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Tackle Shops in Newport Beach

2 shops — hours, live bait, and directions.

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Bait and tackle near you in Newport Beach

2 open shops, 2 with live bait, live bait first.

Newport Beach has two tackle shops, and both sit directly on Newport Harbor's sportfishing landings. Newport Landing Tackle at 309 Palm St is the shop for Newport Landing Sportfishing. Davey's Locker Tackle at 400 Main St is the shop for Davey's Locker Sportfishing. Both are offshore-focused operations and both carry live bait. Both sell California Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing licenses on-site and offer rod rentals. For anglers heading out on a Newport sportboat, the tackle counter is on the way to the dock.

Newport Harbor is one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the West Coast, and the fishery it accesses covers a wide seasonal range. Calico bass are available year-round, especially around coastal kelp and artificial reefs. Sand bass spawn on the flats from June through August. Barracuda show up on the half-day and 3/4-day schedules. Yellowtail start in spring and run through fall, with trips targeting Catalina Island and San Clemente Island. Offshore summer and fall seasons bring bluefin tuna to the overnight schedule. White seabass are a consistent spring target. Newport Landing self-describes its tackle shop as carrying the "largest selection of ocean and saltwater fishing tackle in southern California," with brands including Shimano, Daiwa, Okuma, Owner, and Mustad among others. Davey's Locker's shop stocks a full range of saltwater lures and tackle to match the fleet's day-to-day target species.

If you're deciding between the two shops, the practical difference is the landing you're departing from. Both keep the same offshore orientation and the same live-bait capability. For either shop, rod rentals are available — call the landing ahead of your trip to confirm current pricing and same-morning availability.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Do Newport Beach tackle shops carry live bait?

    Yes — both Newport Landing Tackle and Davey's Locker Tackle carry live bait. Both shops sit on Newport Harbor sportfishing landings, so live bait availability tracks with the fleet schedule. Call the landing that morning to confirm what's in the receiver.

  • What do Newport Beach tackle shops stock for offshore fishing?

    Newport Landing Tackle carries hooks, jigs, plastics, rods, reels, and apparel, and lists brands including Shimano, Daiwa, Okuma, Owner, Mustad, and Calstar, among others. Davey's Locker Tackle stocks saltwater lures and tackle across the full range of trip types — half-day through overnight. Both shops are offshore-focused and gear their inventory to the species their landings target: calico bass, yellowtail, bluefin tuna, and white seabass.

  • Where do Newport sportboats pick up tackle and licenses?

    Newport Landing Tackle at 309 Palm St serves the Newport Landing Sportfishing fleet — licenses and rod rentals available on-site. Davey's Locker Tackle at 400 Main St serves the Davey's Locker fleet, also with California fishing licenses and rod rentals available. Both shops are at the dock, so same-morning gear grabs work for either landing.

  • What fish are caught out of Newport Beach?

    Calico bass are available year-round around the coastal kelp and artificial reefs, with sand bass on the flats through the June-to-August spawn. Yellowtail run from spring into fall toward Catalina and San Clemente Islands, white seabass are a spring target, and overnight boats reach bluefin tuna offshore in summer and fall. Barracuda show up on the half-day and 3/4-day schedules.