317 Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, New Jersey 08008

317 Long Beach Blvd. Surf City New Jersey 08008

info@surfcitybaitandtackle.com

(609) 494-2333

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Friday February 20, 2026

The store is closed for the season and will re-open in the Spring.

We have received many inquiries regarding the "Sold" sign on the side of the shop here at Surf City Bait and Tackle. We have also observed a lot of misinformation being provided by a number of folks and have read many crazy and incorrect stories about the future of the store.

So, we thought the timing is now right and also a good idea to dispel any misinformation and provide everyone with a general official update about this bait and tackle shop that has operated for more than 80 years.

Yes, it true that Surf City Bait and Tackle - both the business and the property - have been sold and are under contract for a scheduled upcoming closing. It has been in our family for 25 years and we are very pleased that it has all been purchased by really nice folks who will keeping it operating as Surf City Bait and Tackle.

The new owners, who will be fully introduced in the near future are a great family with long time local history and connection. They have clearly stated that they intend on running the store pretty much "as is" - same name, same line of business, and hopefully most of the same employees. Of course, the new owners will be making their own improvements and changes and operating it in the manner they want to. But otherwise, Surf City Bait and Tackle will remain as Surf City Bait and Tackle.

As the Spring approaches we will be providing additional updated information about 2026 opening dates and other useful information.

*Hours 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.

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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 1930'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.

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.

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