--- title: "Bait Shops in Rockport, TX: Live Bait, Hours, Licences" description: "Every bait counter in Rockport, checked against each shop's own listing: live croaker and shrimp at the harbor stands, opening times, tackle stores, licences." canonical: https://portaransasfishingtx.com/bait-shops/rockport/ source: https://portaransasfishingtx.com/bait-shops/rockport/ --- 1. [Home](https://portaransasfishingtx.com/) 2. [Bait & Tackle](https://portaransasfishingtx.com/bait-shops/) 3. Rockport Bait & tackle # Bait and tackle shops in Rockport 8 bait and tackle stops from Rockport Harbor to Hwy 35, with what each keeps live, the shop's own published hours, and who sells licences. Fulton's harbor stands have their own page; Rockport is 40 minutes from Port Aransas by the causeway. 8 shops · every listing checked against the shop's own listing, site or Facebook page, August 2026 [Fulton bait shops](/bait-shops/fulton/)[Port Aransas bait shops](/bait-shops/)[Aransas Pass and Ingleside bait shops](/bait-shops/aransas-pass/)[Corpus Christi coast bait shops](/bait-shops/corpus-christi/)[Rockport fishing charters](/rockport-fishing-charters/) ## Where can you buy live bait in Rockport? Live shrimp and croaker are stocked at 5 of the 8 stops, concentrated at Rockport Harbor on Navigation Circle and at Cove Harbor, where the stands open at 5 a.m. in season, plus the bait house on Hwy 35 north of town. The two tackle stores sell no bait; the harbor stands do. Bait shops compared: live bait, opening time, licences, ice Shop Live bait Opens Licence Ice [Capt. Cady's Bait Shop (Cove Harbor)](#shop-capt-cadys-cove-harbor) Rockport shrimp, croaker, mullet, piggy perch, crab, minnows — ? ? [Fleming's Bait Stand](#shop-flemings-bait-stand) Rockport shrimp, croaker, piggy perch, pinfish, finger mullet, minnows, crabs, sea lice 5:00 a.m. ? ? [Mom's Bait Shop](#shop-moms-bait-shop) Rockport shrimp, croaker, crab — ? ? [Paradise Key Bait & Tackle](#shop-paradise-key-bait-and-tackle) Rockport shrimp, mullet, crab 5:30 a.m. ? ? [Rockport Bait and Tackle](#shop-rockport-bait-and-tackle) Rockport shrimp, croaker 7:00 a.m. ? ? [Rockport Tackle Town](#shop-rockport-tackle-town) Rockport None 8:00 a.m. Yes ? [Sea Gun Bait House](#shop-sea-gun-bait-house) Rockport croaker, shrimp, mullet, crab 5:00 a.m. ? Yes [The Fly Trap](#shop-the-fly-trap) Rockport None 10:00 a.m. ? ? ? = not published by the shop. Licence = sells Texas fishing licences. [Skip filters and go to the shop list](#shops-list) Show only shops with Live bait Licence Ice Opens early Fuel Boat ramp Show all ## Bait shops in Rockport - LIVE BAIT · HOURS NOT PUBLISHED ### Capt. Cady's Bait Shop (Cove Harbor) Bait shop · Rockport Live bait **shrimp, croaker, mullet, piggy perch, crab, minnows** Also sells Frozen bait Hours Not published; call before a dawn run Address [113 Cove Harbor S, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=113%20Cove%20Harbor%20S%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) Phone [(361) 557-4914](tel:+13615574914) The newest stand at Cove Harbor South; hours not published, call ahead. Verified 30 Aug 2026 · [Correct this](mailto:info@portaransasfishingtx.com?subject=Bait%20shop%20listing%20correction%3A%20Capt.%20Cady's%20Bait%20Shop%20\(Cove%20Harbor\)%20\(verified%202026-08-30\)) - LIVE BAIT · OPENS 5:00 A.M. ### Fleming's Bait Stand Bait shop · Rockport Live bait **shrimp, croaker, piggy perch, pinfish, finger mullet, minnows, crabs, sea lice** Also sells Frozen bait, tackle Hours Daily from 5 a.m.; to 5 p.m. Sun to Wed, 7 p.m. Thu to Sat (from the shop's Google listing) Address [310 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=310%20Navigation%20Circle%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) Website [flemingsbaitstand.com](https://www.flemingsbaitstand.com) Phone [(361) 441-9221](tel:+13614419221) Updates [Daily bait report](https://www.flemingsbaitstand.com/daily-bait-report) Facebook [Fleming's Bait Stand on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Flemings-Bait-Stand/61591312507199/) Rockport Harbor bait stand with a daily bait report on its own site. Verified 30 Aug 2026 · [Correct this](mailto:info@portaransasfishingtx.com?subject=Bait%20shop%20listing%20correction%3A%20Fleming's%20Bait%20Stand%20\(verified%202026-08-30\)) - LIVE BAIT · HOURS NOT PUBLISHED ### Mom's Bait Shop Bait shop · Rockport Live bait **shrimp, croaker, crab** Also sells Frozen bait, tackle Hours Not published; call before a dawn run Address [302 Navigation Cir, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=302%20Navigation%20Cir%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) Phone [(361) 729-0173](tel:+13617290173) Family bait hut at Rockport Harbor, seasonal: closes for part of the winter and reopens in March. Call for hours. Verified 30 Aug 2026 · [Correct this](mailto:info@portaransasfishingtx.com?subject=Bait%20shop%20listing%20correction%3A%20Mom's%20Bait%20Shop%20\(verified%202026-08-30\)) - LIVE BAIT · OPENS 5:30 A.M. ### Paradise Key Bait & Tackle Bait shop · Rockport Live bait **shrimp, mullet, crab** Also sells Frozen bait, tackle Hours Wed to Mon 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Tuesday (from the shop's Google listing) Address [164 Cove Harbor N, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=164%20Cove%20Harbor%20N%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) Phone [(361) 557-1818](tel:+13615571818) Facebook [Paradise Key Bait & Tackle on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ParadiseKeyRockport/) Run by the dockside bar and grill next door at Cove Harbor. Verified 30 Aug 2026 · [Correct this](mailto:info@portaransasfishingtx.com?subject=Bait%20shop%20listing%20correction%3A%20Paradise%20Key%20Bait%20%26%20Tackle%20\(verified%202026-08-30\)) - LIVE BAIT · OPENS 7:00 A.M. ### Rockport Bait and Tackle Bait shop · Rockport Live bait **shrimp, croaker** Also sells Frozen bait, tackle Hours Mon to Sat 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (from the shop's website) Address [320 Veterans Memorial Dr, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=320%20Veterans%20Memorial%20Dr%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) Website [rockportbaitandtackle.com](https://rockportbaitandtackle.com/) Phone [(361) 205-1606](tel:+13612051606) The harbor stand formerly listed as Tommy's Bait and More; open late for the night bite. Verified 30 Aug 2026 · [Correct this](mailto:info@portaransasfishingtx.com?subject=Bait%20shop%20listing%20correction%3A%20Rockport%20Bait%20and%20Tackle%20\(verified%202026-08-30\)) - NO BAIT · OPENS 8:00 A.M. ### Rockport Tackle Town Tackle store · Rockport Live bait **None** Also sells Tackle, fishing licences Hours Mon to Thu 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri and Sat to 7 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (from the shop's Google listing) Address [3010 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3010%20Hwy%2035%20N%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) Website [rockporttackletown.com](http://www.rockporttackletown.com/) Phone [(361) 729-1841](tel:+13617291841) Facebook [Rockport Tackle Town on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/rockporttackletown/) The big tackle store on Hwy 35 with a licence counter; no bait. Verified 30 Aug 2026 · [Correct this](mailto:info@portaransasfishingtx.com?subject=Bait%20shop%20listing%20correction%3A%20Rockport%20Tackle%20Town%20\(verified%202026-08-30\)) - LIVE BAIT · OPENS 5:00 A.M. ### Sea Gun Bait House Bait shop · Rockport Live bait **croaker, shrimp, mullet, crab** Also sells Tackle, ice Hours Daily 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.; earlier in season (from the shop's Google listing) Address [5810 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5810%20Hwy%2035%20N%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) Phone [(210) 508-7036](tel:+12105087036) Bait house on Hwy 35 north of town, on the way to Goose Island. Verified 30 Aug 2026 · [Correct this](mailto:info@portaransasfishingtx.com?subject=Bait%20shop%20listing%20correction%3A%20Sea%20Gun%20Bait%20House%20\(verified%202026-08-30\)) - NO BAIT · OPENS 10:00 A.M. ### The Fly Trap Tackle store · Rockport Live bait **None** Also sells Tackle Hours Tue to Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Monday (from the shop's Google listing) Address [1833 Broadway St Ste G, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1833%20Broadway%20St%20Ste%20G%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) Website [theflytrapco.com](http://www.theflytrapco.com/) Phone [(361) 450-1691](tel:+13614501691) Facebook [The Fly Trap on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/theflytrapco) Fly-fishing specialist: flies, rods and guiding; no bait. Verified 30 Aug 2026 · [Correct this](mailto:info@portaransasfishingtx.com?subject=Bait%20shop%20listing%20correction%3A%20The%20Fly%20Trap%20\(verified%202026-08-30\)) ## Where do you buy a fishing licence? Online from TPWD is fastest, and Rockport Tackle Town sell licences over the counter; Salemi's Ace Hardware and the H-E-B below do too, and TPWD sells them at the Goose Island State Park headquarters. Every angler 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with the saltwater endorsement. [TPWD licences](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/faqs) Licence, ice and supplies stops that are not bait counters Stop Sells Hours [Salemi's Ace Hardware](http://www.mycoastalace.com/) [2631 Highway 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2631%20Highway%2035%20N%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) · (361) 729-8600 licences, tackle Mon to Sat 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. [H-E-B Rockport](https://www.heb.com/heb-store/US/tx/rockport/rockport-h-e-b-562) [1409 Hwy 35 N Business, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1409%20Hwy%2035%20N%20Business%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) · (361) 729-8230 licences, fuel Daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. [Goose Island State Park store](https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goose-island) [202 S Palmetto St, Rockport, TX 78382](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=202%20S%20Palmetto%20St%2C%20Rockport%2C%20TX%2078382) · (361) 729-2858 TPWD sells licences at the park headquarters. licences Park open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## What time do bait shops open? The harbor stands open at 5 a.m. in season and the big tackle store at 8 a.m.; Rockport Bait and Tackle runs to 11 p.m. The hours on each card are the shop's own published hours with the source named, and where a shop publishes none we say so rather than guess. Mom's closes for part of the winter, so call before a dawn run. Straight answers ## Bait questions, answered ### Where is live croaker sold in Rockport? Rockport Bait and Tackle, Fleming's Bait Stand, Mom's Bait Shop, Sea Gun Bait House and Capt. Cady's Bait Shop (Cove Harbor) all list live croaker. The harbor stands on Navigation Circle open at 5 a.m. in season, Sea Gun on Hwy 35 is the stop on the way to Goose Island, and Rockport Bait and Tackle runs to 11 p.m. for the night bite. ### Which Rockport shops sell fishing licences? Rockport Tackle Town sell licences over the counter, and so do Salemi's Ace Hardware and the H-E-B in the table, plus TPWD's own counter at Goose Island State Park. 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