Going after fin creatures is one of the most popular recreational activities here, so you can bet that Outer Banks tackle shops have evolved to provide everything an angler could possibly need. From the most cutting-edge technological rods and reels to the cut bait that entices the bites, you’ll find it at Outer Banks tackle shops. There are still the mom & pop outlets where you also get expert advice from the locals who staff them about what’s biting where. Lots of anglers in the know make it a point to go sit a spell at these old-time shops to absorb the knowledge of the fishermen who amble in and out. But you’ll also find tackle shops that combine every essential fishing paraphernalia with gifts, clothing and accessories. Don’t let the cleaned up atmosphere of these larger Outer Banks tackle shops fool you, though. Fishing is spoken here in all iterations, and the staff is always ready to hand out some helpful advice. You can also read the daily fishing reports to stay on top of the best spots to head out to.
Outer Banks Fishing by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Fishing by Category
Avalon Fishing Pier was built in 1958 and is 696 feet long. They offer daily, three-day, weekly and seasonal fishing passes, and you can pay a modest fee...read more
Stretching about 600 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, Avon Fishing Pier opened its doors in 1963 and was the final pier to be built on Hatteras Island. It’s...read more
Bob's Frisco Tackle and Convenience offers everything you need for fishing – bait and tackle, gear, ice, beer and wine, drinks, convenience items, rod and...read more
Thirty-six years strong, Bob's will outfit you with any of the bait, tackle, gear and advice you need for surf fishing or inshore fishing in Duck. Bob's...read more
Keith Cummings, owner of Corolla Bait and Tackle, goes beyond the call of duty when it comes to sharing his fishing knowledge. Everyone who comes through...read more
This is really two stores in one. Downstairs it’s a tackle shop with bait, tackle, rods and reels, gas, gear, waders, boots, snacks, rod and reel repair,...read more
This tackle shop calls itself the “Fisherman’s Friend” because it offers everything an angler could need, including a humidor with fine cigars for those...read more
Frisco Rod & Gun offers all the goods for the avid outdoor sportsman. Guns, hunting gear, clothing, fishing rods, fly-fishing gear, conventional tackle...read more