🎣 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • SERVING CLEARWATER & PINELLAS COUNTY
Pat's Bait & Tackle 🐟
🌴 Your Clearwater fishing headquarters

GOOD BAIT.
GREAT DAYS.
BIG FISH.

From sunrise shrimp runs to sunset snook, we've got the bait, tackle, and local tips to get you hooked.

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The bait counter

BAIT AVAILABILITY

Only frozen squid is currently in stock. Live shrimp is our only live bait variety, but it is currently out of stock.

Cartoon illustration of Live ShrimpOUT OF STOCK

Live Shrimp

Currently unavailable. Call for restock updates.

Cartoon illustration of Frozen SquidIN STOCK

Frozen Squid

Available now — call to confirm quantity and price.

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Frozen Mullet

Currently unavailable. Call for restock updates.

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Frozen Ballyhoo

Currently unavailable. Call for restock updates.

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Frozen Sardines

Currently unavailable. Call for restock updates.

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Frozen Threadfin Herring

Currently unavailable. Call for restock updates.

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Frozen Shrimp

Currently unavailable. Call for restock updates.

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Frozen Cut Bait

Currently unavailable. Call for restock updates.

Big-name fishing gear inspiration

THE BRANDS ANGLERS KNOW

Cartoon-style illustrations of popular tackle categories featuring real brands also found at major retailers such as Bass Pro Shops. These are brand examples, not a verified inventory list or an affiliation with Bass Pro Shops. Gear is marked out of stock until availability is confirmed.

PENN

Saltwater spinning reels

Saltwater reel inspiration for pier, beach and boat fishing.

Shimano

Spinning reels & rods

Popular setups for inshore and coastal anglers.

Daiwa

Rods & reels

Versatile tackle for flats, bay and surf fishing.

DOA Lures

Shrimp-style soft plastics

Artificial shrimp presentations for inshore species.

Rapala

Hard baits & lures

Minnow-style and other artificial lure concepts.

Berkley

Soft baits & fishing line

Everyday terminal tackle and artificial bait ideas.

Z-Man

Soft plastic lures

Coastal jig and soft-plastic fishing options.

Plano

Tackle storage

Boxes and organizers for fishing essentials.

Brand names are illustrative examples, not confirmed products carried by Pat's. Out-of-stock labels on example gear mean availability has not been verified. Call Pat's for actual brands, models, prices and availability.

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🎣 The local angler's guide

TOP 10 PINELLAS FISHING SPOTS

From Anclote Key and Honeymoon Island to John's Pass and the Tampa Bay flats, discover local favorites and the fish to target.

SnookRedfishTroutTarponGrouper
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Pat's illustrated top ten Pinellas County fishing spots map
Family and staff inside Pat's bait and tackle shopYoung angler fishing the Clearwater shorelineYoung angler fishing from a pier at sunsetIllustrated Florida fishing scene
More than a bait shop

FISHING IS FAMILY HERE.

We're proud to be a locally owned and operated bait and tackle stop. Whether you're teaching someone to cast for the first time or you've fished these waters for years, you're welcome here.

Our favorite part? Sharing local fishing knowledge, helping you pick the right bait, and hearing about what you caught.

Come Say Hello
🌊 Clearwater to St. Pete

YOUR NEXT FISH STORY STARTS HERE

Planning a trip to Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Pier, or the flats? Stop in before you cast. We'll help you choose bait suited to your destination.

Plan Your Visit
Fishing at sunset over Tampa Bay
Drop by before you cast

OPEN EARLY.
FISH LATE.

We serve the greater Clearwater and Pinellas County fishing community. For directions and current contact details, visit our original store page.

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🕔 Store Hours

Monday5 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday5 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday5 AM – 10 PM
Thursday5 AM – 10 PM
Friday5 AM – Midnight
Saturday5 AM – Midnight
Sunday5 AM – 10 PM

Hours may vary on holidays. Call to confirm.