The Best Bait Near Clear Lake
Stock up on live bait, frozen bait, and tackle at the Marina Bay Harbor Marina ship storeFish bait near Clear Lake
Make Marina Bay Harbor your stop for the best bait in the area. No matter if you shop for squid to score a tournament-size red snapper or live shrimp bait for redfish, our ship store carries a variety of bait to support you in your fishing endeavors.
Here’s what bait we have in stock at our marina store near Clear Lake.
Live bait at Clear Lake
Entice your prey with the freshest bait near Clear Lake and the Gulf Coast
Live shrimp bait: Marina Bay Harbor is the only marina near Clear Lake that sells live shrimp bait. Learn how to use and store live shrimp bait by reading our blog here.
Live mullet bait: Purchase some live mullet bait for the potential to reel in a tournament-sized bayou redfish, which thrive in Galveston Bay.
Live blue crab bait: Make your way over to the “Big Jetty” at Port O’Connor to snag some redfish and big drum that will devour fresh blue crab bait.
Live croaker bait: Eager to hook that eight-pound speckled trout of your dreams? Pick up live croaker bait to attract the biggest “specks” on the Gulf Coast.
Live piggy perch bait: If you keep finding yourself fishing at the jetties, try out live piggy perch bait for a better chance at catching trout.
Frozen bait at Clear Lake
Whether keeping live bait is too high maintenance for your fishing excursion, or you don’t have the equipment to care for the live bait, frozen bait is an optimal alternative.
Frozen mullet bait: Looking to score bull redfish on your next fishing excursion? Then, you’re going to need to bring frozen mullet bait.
Frozen shrimp bait: It’s against Texas law to use imported frozen shrimp bait. Fortunately, you can trust Marina Bay Harbor to sell you the safest frozen shrimp bait so you can reel in a catch and support the local marine ecosystem.
Frozen squid bait: If you’re competing in summer tournaments like the CCA’s STAR Tournament or the Big Cash Snapper tournament, our best tip is to pick up some squid to reel in record-breaking red snappers.
Frozen crab bait: For those in a pinch and gunning for a large bull redfish, you can always try frozen crab bait.
Offshore Frozen Bait at Clear Lake
Venturing into the deep requires the best bait, which is why we keep frozen offshore bait in stock and at the ready for you to pick up. Whether you’re competing in tournaments like the CCA’s STAR Tournament or the Big Cash Snapper tournament, our best tip is to fill your cooler with bait the fish are dying to bite.
Cigar minnows: Gags, scamps, and red grouper have been documented to love frozen cigar minnow bait.
Spanish sardines: Frozen Spanish sardine bait is similar to cigar minnows in their success in catching fish as big as red groupers.
Squid: Make the deep-sea trip for red snapper worth it by bringing along some frozen squid bait.
Menhaden: Attract tarpon, bull reds, sharks, and big jacks with menhaden at the end of your line just as the summer fishing season picks up.
Ballyhoo, rigged ballyhoo, horse ballyhoo: When rigged properly, ballyhoo can attract pelagic species such as dorado, kingfish, wahoo, and sailfish.
Tackle near Clear Lake
The last thing any angler needs is for their equipment to let them down as they’re reeling in the catch of the century. Pick up your tackle at the Marina Bay Harbor ship store for the highest quality fishing tackle from the most trustworthy brands like Lew’s, Zebco, Berkley Trilene, Eagle Claw, and Igloo.
Check out what’s in store below:
- Fishing poles
- Sinkers
- Hooks
- Bubblers
- Aerators
- Fishing line
- Hooks
- Leaders
- Bobbers
- Bait buckets
Convenient Fuel and Gas Service at Clear Lake
In addition to being the only marina store in the Clear Lake area that sells live shrimp bait, we are also one of the only marinas that sell ethanol-free 93 octane gasoline.
Be sure to fuel up before going out on the water and experience our exceptional gas service at Marina Bay Harbor.
Early Bird Ship Store Weekend Hours
In case you didn’t know, the Marina Bay Harbor Marina ship store is open on Fridays through Sundays at 6 a.m. to provide you with live and frozen bait, fuel, and ice. Extended hours apply to the retail store only.
Before you embark on your next adventure on the water, stock up on live bait or frozen bait near Clear Lake.
Ship Store Hours of Operation
Monday – Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Early Bird Ship Store Hours:
Friday – Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(applies to ship store only)
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