Live and frozen bait
Bloodworms, squid, shrimp, cut bait and whatever is working this week. Call before you head down to be sure it is in stock.
Marine & Tackle · Hampton, Virginia
Buckroe Bait Tackle & Seafood
Live bait, tackle and fresh local seafood, two blocks from Buckroe Beach and the fishing pier.
About the shop
The last stop before the water — and the first stop for tonight's dinner.
Buckroe Bait Tackle & Seafood sits on Buckroe Avenue in Hampton, a short walk from Buckroe Beach and the fishing pier on the Chesapeake Bay. It is listed in the City of Hampton's own fishing guide as a local bait and tackle stop, and it doubles as a seafood market for people who would rather buy it fresh than catch it.
Anglers stop here for bloodworms, squid, shrimp and the rigs that work on this stretch of the bay — spot, croaker, flounder, striper in season. Everyone else stops for the seafood counter. Call ahead to ask what is in today; it changes with the boats and the season.
What we do
Services
Bait, tackle and seafood on Buckroe Avenue. Call ahead for what is in stock today.
Tackle and rigs
Hooks, weights, bottom rigs, leaders and line for pier and surf fishing on the bay. Local advice on what to throw comes free.
Fresh seafood counter
Local catch by the pound when the boats come in. Ask what is fresh today and what is coming in this week.
Blue crab in season
The Chesapeake's own. Call for availability and whether they are running live, steamed or by the bushel.
Fishing licenses and rules
Ask about what you need for saltwater fishing in Virginia and where to get it before you cast.
Pier and beach info
What is biting, when the tide is right, and where to park. The staff fish here too.
How it works
From the first call to the finished job.
STEP 1
Call ahead
Ask what bait and seafood are in today. Stock moves fast on a good weekend.
STEP 2
Stop in on the way
Buckroe Avenue is on the way to the beach and the pier. Grab what you need and go.
STEP 3
Come back with a story
Tell them what you caught — and pick up dinner if you did not.
Good to know
Questions people ask before they call.
What bait do you carry?
Bloodworms, squid, shrimp and cut bait are the staples. Live bait varies — call to check before you drive down.
Do you sell fresh seafood to the public?
Yes. The seafood counter is open to everyone, not just anglers. Call to ask what is fresh.
Do you have crabs?
In season, when they are running. Call for the day's availability and pricing.
How close are you to the pier?
A couple of blocks. Buckroe Beach and the fishing pier are right down the road.
What are your hours?
Call the shop — hours shift with the season and the fishing.