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

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
• Register your shop to manage bait inventory
• Update daily reports with in/out status and notes
• Optionally add pricing and availability details
• Resolve conflicts from customer reports
• Get notified when customers report out-of-stock items

KEY FEATURES
• Save favorite shops for quick access
• 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 addresses and phone numbers

HOW IT WORKS
1. Open the Bait Locator map
2. Select the bait type you're looking for
3. See color-coded markers showing availability
4. Tap any shop for details and directions
5. 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.