Bait Locator

Bait Locator - Find Live Bait Near You

Never waste time calling or driving to tackle shops that are out of bait! Bait Locator helps anglers find live bait availability in real-time, powered by reports from fellow anglers and tackle shop owners.

REAL-TIME BAIT AVAILABILITY
• See what's in stock at tackle shops near you
• Reports update in real-time throughout the day
• Daily reset at midnight ensures fresh, accurate information
• Color-coded map markers:
Green = In stock (confirmed today)
Orange = Conflicts (call ahead to verify)
Red = Out of stock or no recent reports

25+ BAIT TYPES SUPPORTED
Find availability for:
• Saltwater: Live shrimp, finger mullet, pinfish, fiddler crabs, mud crabs, blue crab, and more
• Freshwater: Nightcrawlers, bloodworms, sandworms, and more
• Select any bait type to filter the map and see only shops with today's reports

INTERACTIVE MAP
• Search within 25 miles of any location
• Tap shop markers for details and contact information
• Get turn-by-turn directions with one tap
• Use your current location or explore any area
• View shop address for every shop
• View shop phone number when available
• See store hours, about this shop, specialties, and ice options with prices when the tackle shop has signed up and completed their profile

COMMUNITY-POWERED
• Anglers report what's in stock or out of stock
• Tackle shop owners manage their daily inventory
• Help fellow anglers while helping yourself
• All reports are for TODAY only - no stale information

FOR TACKLE SHOP OWNERS
Tackle shops must sign up / register to unlock owner tools:
• Manage daily bait stock in Bait Report (in/out status and notes)
• Resolve conflicts from customer reports
• Get notified when customers report out-of-stock items
• Set store hours so anglers know when to stop by
• Add about this shop, specialties, and Shop News (closures, holiday hours, deals)
• Post whether you sell ice and the prices
• Display your shop phone number within the app
• Generate and save a shop QR code to Photos so customers can scan it with their camera to open your shop and bait stock in the app
• Customers who scan your QR can favorite your store; favorites show your hours, Shop News, and stock

KEY FEATURES
• Scan a shop QR with your phone camera to open that store and bait stock in the app
• Save favorite shops for quick access to hours, Shop News, and today's bait stock
• Real-time updates - no waiting for data refresh
• Account system for anglers and shop owners
• Easy reporting - just tap and report
• Detailed shop information with phone number, hours, ice, and specialties (for registered shops)

HOW IT WORKS
1. Open the Bait Locator map
2. Select the bait type you're looking for
3. Use your current location or enter an address manually
4. See color-coded markers showing availability
5. Tap any shop for details, hours, phone, and directions
6. Report what you find to help others

PRIVACY & SECURITY
• Secure account system
• Your data is encrypted in transit
• Optional push notifications (you control)
• No tracking beyond what's needed for app functionality

Whether you're fishing for bass, saltwater species, or anything in between, Bait Locator helps you find the live bait you need, when you need it.

Visit baitlocator.com for more information and support.