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Live shrimp, pilchards, pinfish, ice and local knowledge — the SWFL shops that open before sunrise so you don't have to plan around them.

Port Charlotte

Fishin' Frank's

The Charlotte Harbor / Boca Grande institution. Best tarpon and snook tackle selection in SWFL, free reports posted daily.

  • 4425-D Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
  • 941-625-3888
  • Mon–Sat 6a–7p · Sun 6a–4p
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North Fort Myers

Lehr's Economy Tackle

Family-run, fully stocked tackle shop. Live shrimp, pinfish in season, ice, charts, rod & reel repair.

  • 1366 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
  • 239-995-2280
  • Mon–Sat 6a–7p · Sun 6a–5p
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Bokeelia / Pine Island

Pine Island Bait & Tackle

Closest bait to the Bokeelia ramp and Boca Grande Pass. Live shrimp, pilchards in summer, ice and local intel.

  • 16720 Stringfellow Rd, Bokeelia, FL 33922
  • 239-283-2278
  • Daily 5a–6p
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Matlacha

Matlacha Bait & Tackle

Walking distance from the Matlacha bridge. Shiners, shrimp, frozen bait, light tackle and licenses.

  • 4602 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha, FL 33993
  • 239-282-9658
  • Daily 6a–6p
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Cape Coral

Get Hooked Bait & Tackle

Cape Coral's busiest live-bait shop. Pinfish, shrimp, frozen bait and Caloosahatchee River intel.

  • 1601 SE 46th Ln, Cape Coral, FL 33904
  • 239-549-4665
  • Daily 6a–5p
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Sanibel Island

Bait Box (Sanibel)

Sanibel's go-to for live shrimp, frozen baits, fly tackle and surf gear. Walk-in friendly.

  • 1037 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
  • 239-472-1618
  • Mon–Sat 6a–5p
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