Great place, super friendly, and helpful. I know jack about fishing and they didn't try to rip me…read moreoff like a few other local places.

Fisherman's hq is a great shop with awesome people who know their stuff, offer broad selection of…read morequality gear, and always helpful and informative. Catch their product & fishing intel webcasts whenever possible. That's where I first learned about reel innovation outrodders. FHQ hooked me up with a good deal and free shipping. We put the reel innovation outrodders through much use during this fall's amazing bass run. Have used many brands of outrodders, reel innovations are by far are the best. Super ez to use, flawless performance. I follow FHQ on instagram to stay dialed in with the latest.

Great place to get crab bait, fish bait and tackle for all your fishing needs. Very friendly and…read morehelpful staff.

Owner a good guy, but guy working register is obnoxious and full of himself. Rude and my guess no…read moretoo smart based on his communication skills.

Very nice and friendly, and very resourceful. Helped me with selecting the bait and jig, and other…read morefishing related things.

We stopped by the Tunkerton Bait and Tackle store during our last summer trip to New Jersey. Steve…read morethe owner (new owner ) was very helpful answering all our questions. The store is very cute and and has great prices. Be sure to stop by this shop during your next fishing trip near Tunkerton. Also check out their new website tuckertonbait.com!

Fresh live bait was not so live and fresh. Bought 4 dozen Greens and found about 20% to be dead or…read moreif a different species (spider) which were also dead and smelled foul. Bad bait experience so far. Will try again because I believe it's fair to give a second chance and to give the benefit of the doubt but before leaving the shop I will check what's in the pail before paying. Also the shop owner seems to be a nice guy and is trying to make a good business. The fishermen in the area need a good bait and tackle shop they can count on so I hope this was just a onetime thing

From the owner: If you're planning a fishing trip, you'll want to make sure you have all the equipment needed to go…read morefor a big catch. You'll find everything you're looking for at Empire Fishing and Tackle LLC, a local tackle shop in Tuckerton, NJ. Our owner has over 50 years of fishing experience, so you can count on us to provide quality advice about which bait and products to try. Whether you're taking your grandkid out for their first fishing excursion or planning a fishing trip with friends, you'll find everything you need at our shop. Visit our fishing supply store today to see what we have to offer.

Love this stop! Free advice and great prices! My go to for bait and tackle…read more They offer the insight that big box stores can't match. Stay local.

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First time buying fishing supplies, and now a life-long customer! Don was friendly, knowledgeable…read moreand went out of his way to give me advice that I could use right away. Can't recommend this place enough!

We stopped in to rent a rod for my dad, who wanted to try some sea fishing, even though none of us…read morehad any experience. Steve was incredibly helpful--he guided us through picking the right rod, hook, and bait, set everything up for us, and even gave us tips on technique and the best spots to go. We didn't catch any fish, but we did catch my kid's shoe after he dropped it in the water--thanks to another kind family nearby. Even without a big catch, it was a fun and memorable experience. Great shop with great service!

Where to begin? I absolutely love Steve and Carole Ann. I have been going here ever since the took…read moreover the business. Fresh bait, great service, nice show room and just a great environment. I also took advantage of the Charter service they offer. They take you right where the fish are! Love you guys!!

Amazing service!! Has every part and knowledgeable workers that always help. Been there many times…read morenever let down.

I stopped by to look for a bait net. I ended up picking out a few rigs, a minnow trap, and some…read moreawesome bait for fishing in a lagoon nearby. The person at the counter was very knowledgeable and helpful and ultimately made our fishing attempts much more successful than they had been the few days before. He suggested a Sabiki rig and some Bloodworm FishBites bait. Worked perfectly!

A genuinely nice shop. They've got everything you need, the girls behind the counter are polite (a…read morerarity in NJ), and the owner is friendly and helpful. I come three or four times a week and have yet to be disappointed. Generous hours, too.

We always make sure to check out Viking Outfitters when we stay in Barnegat Light, which is every…read moresummer. We always snap up some Jetty gear and some a hoody and some Tees. The women's lines are always on point. Josh is super friendly and always is available to give some LBI info. This summer my son received most of his birthday presents from VO.

More men's than women's clothing. Unique selection of LBI t-shirts and sweats, but in regular…read moreadult styles and not women's fitted styles. Also "nicer" clothing, not quite classified as resort wear but "nice" for Barnegat Light, some women's flip flops (Rafters is the big brand). Prices are not outrageous but on the high side since you're in a botique shop on the island. Next door is gear for the fisherman. Some cool photos on the wall from years past of the party boats, including big hauls and some filming of 'The Perfect Storm'.