There are many bait shops out in Corpus Christi but clems is the hidden gem. When you walk in it is in your face with fishing supplies that you probably need or forgot. Also they have love and frozen bait on hand. I have found that their prices are always competitive if not lower than the rest. They have a pier for night fishing that you pay per pole. There is always action there at night. If you happen to get you some keepers there or anywhere they also have a fillet station. Most days they have a guy who charges if you don't want to do it yourself. But there are so many great things about this place and memories. read more

Come here often to pick up bait. They have a big selection of frozen and fresh bait. Stop by for fishing supplies also. read more

Clem's Marina - Shrimp live - Marinas Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Fun to go fishing here with friends/family. Got a neat open dock for personal boats too nearby. Saw someone catch a black drum from the pier the other night. read more

This is my choice in bait shops. I come down to fish at minimum 2x a year and when I need bait I go to Clem's. I have been going to them for over 7 years now and have never had an issue. I will talk to the staff and get great info on the bite situation. Not being a local and coming at different times of the year doesn't help. My sons enjoy fishing here with me and coming to get bait. Will always come here for my bait needs. read more

Our 1st time here and it's sooooo awesome here. Very low key, chill.. wouldn't recommend small Children UNLESS you are willing to watch them at all times because there is no gate between the pier and ocean. 1000% recommend it. FYI- CASH ONLY. Love it! read more

great service really nice people good quality bait .

I have called Clem's the last four times I was in town for live shrimp and they have been out. Called today and angry guy on phone said YES click. Well it must have been a long summer at Clem's because the staff has lost their friendliness. They seem like they are anger that you walked in. Then I must be spoiled by the shrimp from Fisherman's because my hook was bigger than the crappy little shrimp Clem's sold me. I even ask the guy are the shrimp big and he said "mixed". I did not know the mix was extra small and microscopic. I guys I will have to drive to the other side of the bridge from now on. read more

They open at "5 am". Waited here for an hour, no one showed up. Long line of pissed off people. Don't waste your time here or plan around them. Ruined trip. read more

I go fishing there about 4 times aweek great place. I got 4 skip jacks,4 reds,6 trout.

Short Version: The red-haired dude behind the register was needlessly rude - and we won't be back. Long version: Two buddies and I stopped in here to get bait for a trip down to the LandCut (S. of Baffin Bay on the Intercoastal Waterway) because there was no bait at our regular bait shop down the street. For the record, we are not newbies to the fishing game, as me mateys and I have been in PLENTY of bait shops (and marinas) in our days - and hopefully will continue to for years to come. That said - we arrived at Clems for some bait - shrimp or croakers to be exact. The bait was fine - as were the prices. However, the red haired dude running the cash register was just rude. Neither my buddy Keith nor I could understand why. They weren't swamped, there was plenty of help working there and we were prepared to pay cash. We entered the store, asked for 8 dozen Croakers ($60 worth) and the red-haired dude behind the register with the baseball cap and white wifebeater mumbles something indiscernable. I think he asked "How do you want them?". How do I want them? What does this mean in bait parlance I ask myself..? What are my choices....I want them ALIVE! So I respond "What?" Mumbles says - louder this time - but rudely: "How do you want them? In a bucket?" A little gray cloud appears above my head and it says. "Well, I am not going to carry them to my boat individually - if that is what you mean - jerky?!" I actually replied: "Yes, I need them in a bucket. We are in a boat out front - so a bucket is fine." My buddy Keith asks "Can we also get water for the live wells?" Red looks at him and responds incorrigibly "Whuh? Water?!" "Yes, water," Keith goes on to explain. "Do you have a hose I should pull up to? We'll need water for the bait." Red looks irritated now at having to explain every. single. detail. "Nope. No hose. Grab a bucket and git yur own water." So we did. Which was fine. All other bait shops I have frequented have a long hose out front. Just pulkl your boat up to the hose - and viola! You have nice fresh water in your live wells - to help keep your expensive bait alive! Instead we lugged 10 five 5 gallon buckets of water out to the boat. I felt better that it wasn't personal after I witnessed Red being an A-hole to every other person who darkenned their door in the 15 min. we were there. Pitiful....and needless. We got the eff out of there - vowed never to return to Jerky's Bait shop = 1 star. read more

I'm more biased in my rating simply because of the sentimental value. My dad's been taking me here all my life and he passed 2 1/2 years ago so I still continue to go. I am a woman, who fishes in the cold rain alone. Any time I've come here I've been treated very kindly, the guys that work here are your typical laid back "life's all good" kind of guys. I've never felt at all like I was treated any different or belittled or bothered. If you're looking for too of the line commercial grade fishing gear, this isn't it. This is simply for people who enjoy time away from the crowd with good bait. I come here about every three months. read more

Just stopped to get live bait, not even knowing what I was looking for. The gentlemen behind the counter was very friendly and helpful.