Snook
Mangrove snapper
Hogfish
Low stockLarge Shrimp
Per dozen
Tough, lively pinfish — perfect free-lined or under a cork for big snook, grouper and gag.
LimitedLive
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NOAA forecast for Tampa Bay, scored for the bite — plus the species we'd chase each day and the bait to bring.
SnookTarponMangrove snapperHogfish
Live Bait
In the tanksLow stock$6.50
Low stockFiddler Crabs
Per dozen
Hand-caught fiddlers — deadly on sheepshead around the bridges and rock piles.
Low · 2 traysLive
AvailableSmall Shrimp
Per dozen
Small Shrimp
In StockLive
AvailableMedium Shrimp
Per dozen
Medium ShrimpLive
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AvailableLive
AvailableNew live bait
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AvailableLive
AvailableNew live bait
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AvailableNew live bait
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AvailableNew live bait
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AvailableLive
Frozen Bait
In the freezer
AvailableSquid
1 lb box
Whole cleaned squid — tough on the hook and deadly on snapper, grunts and offshore bottom fish.
Stocked in the freezerFrozen
AvailableThread Fins
Per pack
Frozen threadfin herring — great cut bait or whole for kingfish, mackerel and grouper.
Stocked in the freezerFrozen
AvailableFrozen Shrimp
1 lb box
Shell-on gulf shrimp, flash frozen — works when the live wells run dry.
Stocked in the freezerFrozen
AvailableFrozen Chum
Per block
Ground chum block — hang it off the transom and bring the whole reef to you.
Stocked in the freezerFrozen
AvailableMullet
Per pack
Frozen whole mullet — cut into chunks for redfish, sharks and big black drum.
Stocked in the freezerFrozen
AvailableLady Fish
Per pack
Oily frozen ladyfish — the best cut bait in the bay for bull reds and sharks.
Stocked in the freezerFrozen
AvailableSpanish Sardines
Per pack
Frozen Spanish sardines — prime bait for kingfish, grouper and offshore trolling.
Stocked in the freezerFrozen
Todd's weekend prediction
“Snook are stacked on the mangrove edges this weekend — go early with live shrimp on the outgoing tide.”
— Todd, TBFC Live Tampa Bay Fishing Channel
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