Your Source on LBI for Quality Bait and Tackle!

                                Wednesday March 12, 2025

                  We are open daily for the  2025 season! 

March 2025 hours (subject to adjustment) will be 7:00 to 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 8:00 to 2:00 pm on Sundays

(subject to change due to weather - in stormy weather during March we may close early)

Back Bay Striped Bass season started March 1st - come gear up and bait up! We usually have Bloodworms and Sandworms! Call first if you want to be sure (609) 494-2333

Blackfish season starts in only in  19 days - don't wait until April 1st to get ready!

FISH PHOTOS! Check out our FISH PHOTO GALLERY - click the Photos tab on the top of the page!

REPORTS! Scroll to bottom for our Blog/Fishing Reports! 

        Sign up here for FREE but MANDATORY New Jersey Saltwater Angler Registry:

       https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/marine/saltwater-registry/

*Subject to change due to weather, staffing or unexpected events.

Note that we often open before the posted hours - not always but sometimes. If you are on island early just swing by - if the lights are on and the OPEN signs lit up, come on in. 

Welcome to Surf City Bait and Tackle - formerly Bruce and Pat's Bait and Tackle and before that Sandy's Bait and Tackle - our shop is the oldest continuously operating bait and tackle shop on Long beach Island - providing quality bait and gear for fishing and crabbing on Long Beach Island since the late 1940's.  Our staff are all avid anglers and are glad to provide you with advice, information and share their knowledge to assist you in having the most fun and success on your fishing and crabbing trips.

Striped Bass: 

The season for Striped Bass fishing in the Back Bay  began on March 1st and numerous Striped Bass including a number of nice keepers have been caught already. Come see us to stock up on Surf and Bay Rig Co. Back Bay rigs and other supplies. Spring fishing in the back bays is fun and has been productive!

White Perch:

 Now through the end of Spring, White Perch action may be found in the bay, rivers and tributaries. Small lures, baits and worms work well. We have a nice supply of custom made Surf & Bay Rig Co. White Perch rigs in stock.

Please click on Current Info. (above) or read our Blog Post (below) for more detailed fishing information! 

WE SHIP FISHING TACKLE! 

Can't make it into the shop? Call us at (609) 494-2333 or send us an e-mail at info@surfcitybaitandtackle.com and we will be glad to ship you anything you might need (except bait and rods). We also carry Surf & Bay Rig Co. rigs, made right here in Surf City. Check out the Facebook page for Surf & Bay Rig Co. and contact the shop or Surf & Bay on Facebook to order rigs.

 BAIT! As available we are carrying  Green Crabs, Sand Fleas, Surf Clams, Fresh Bunker, Mullet, Bloodworms and Sandworms, Live Minnows, Squid and a variety of other frozen bait! Call ahead to check and see what we have - availability depends on supply.

We carry a wide variety of fresh and frozen bait for fishing and crabbing. We take great pride in processing high quality bait to give you the best chance for success. Call the shop (609) 494-2333 or send us an e-mail: info@surfcitybaitandtackle.com to check our current supply and availability as many baits become available by season.

            Fresh and Frozen Bait (Availability Varies Check With Us!)

•  FRESH BUNKER (as available in season)
• Frozen BUNKER - many choices: Vacuum sealed (within 24 hours of harvest); Cut and Salted, Fillets, Whole Peanut Bunker
• CLAMS
• CRABBING Bait: Various baits available
• CHUM - Bunker, Fish and Clam
• MACKEREL (Whole and Fillets)
• MULLET: Fresh (in season), Frozen Whole and Salted Mullet Strips
• SMELTS
• SPEARING
• SQUID: Bits, Strips (Plain and Shedder), Boxes and Tube
• SAND EELS
• LIVE Minnows
• LIVE Eels
• LIVE Sand Fleas
• LIVE Green Crabs
• Bloodworms, Sandworms