FOR ANGLERS
The right bait.
A better start.
From your usual local shop to a new fishing town, find live bait reports and plan your stop before you hit the water.
A LOOK INSIDE
From “where’s the bait?”
to “let’s go fishing.”
Explore the map, open the shop details, and save the stops you want to come back to.
Select a feature to see it in the app
BAIT REPORTS AT A GLANCE
Follow the reports.
Find your next stop.
Filter for the live bait you want and use the marker colors to understand today’s reports. Open a shop to see the latest details.
FROM YOUR PHONE TO THE WATER
Three steps. A better start.
- 01
Pick your live bait
Shrimp, pinfish, worms, crabs, and more. Start with what you’re fishing with.
- 02
Check the nearby reports
Compare shops on the map and open a listing for the details.
- 03
Head out. Help out.
Get directions to the shop. Share what you find to help the next angler.
BUILT AROUND THE FISHING COMMUNITY
A quick report.
A helpful heads-up.
Found live bait? Or found out a shop has run out? Share a report in the app and help another angler plan their day.
Updates from shops and customers are identified, and the stock view shows the day’s reports.
Today’s information.
Shared by people there.
Create a free angler account to report bait stock and save your favorite shops.
Is Bait Locator free?
Yes. Bait Locator is free to download and use on Android and iPhone. Tackle shop accounts are free, too.
Where do bait reports come from?
Reports come from tackle shop owners and anglers. Store updates and customer reports are identified in the app so you can see who shared the information.
What do the map colors mean?
Green means the bait has been reported in stock today. Orange means it may be out, so check with the shop. Red means there is no in-stock report for today.
How fresh are the reports?
Reports reset at midnight and apply to the current day. Bait can sell out between updates, so checking with the shop is helpful when availability is uncertain.
Do I need an account?
You can explore the map and stock reports before signing up. Create a free account to save favorite shops and report bait availability.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Less searching.
More time on the water.
Your next fishing day starts here. Get Bait Locator for free.
Available for Android and iPhone