Russ's Bait & Tackle — Local services in Buffalo

Russ' Bait Shop is a historic part of the fishing traditions of Buffalo, NY. Anglers from all over Buffalo, know this is the place to begin when starting your fishing journey from the city. My bf always stops here 1st, regardless of the fishing destination of the day. Any advice, various bait options, fishing supplies, & fishing licenses can be purchased here.

Bait & very few lures are even available after hours in a bait vending machine right out in front of the store. Accessible via the #5, #40, #12, #3, & #26 bus routes. Some bus stops have a bit more walking than the others, but stop in to stock up next time you're going out to catch your next fish...

The folks here were so nice and helpful! I am brand new to fishing, because my daughter wants to learn, so I was looking for a place where I could get my fishing license and some bait. The owner helped sign me up for a license while Chad at the front desk put a sinker and bobber on my daughter's fishing pole and gave us advice on nearby areas that are easy for beginners. We got some red wigglers and the hooks he suggested and my daughter caught four fish on her first day out. I'm very thankful they helped make our fishing...

Decided to stop here after my local bait shop Captain Bob's Bait Shop closed. Its a bit farther for me to get to but I need a bait shop to buy night crawlers from for my pet turtle. The store was organized and welcoming and the young guy behind the register told me the bait vending machine outside always is stocked with bait including night crawlers for the same price as inside the store. Id recommend this bait shop to anyone who needs fishing...