Bolivar Yacht Basin. That may be a bit of a misnomer. I haven't really seen too many yachts pass…read morethrough here. But since this isn't Monte Carlo, I suppose the Bolivar version of a yacht would be a rusty old shrimp boat or a twin outboard offshore boat. This is a good place to launch from for fishing excursions to both the bay and gulf. From here you can access most of the main fishing holes relatively easily. Also, if you intend to fish the jetties or rigs, this is about the closest bait camp to those areas. In terms of bait, they usually have a decent selection for a fair price. You can always find some dead bait if they are out of live bait. However, BYB does lose a star since I have been here a few times when there is little bait to be found, which can be inconvenient. BYB also has a deck with chairs and a hammock to rehash (exaggerate) the day's fishing conquests. It's also a good place to wait out a thunder storm, which is what I am doing now. Well, it looks like the sky may be clearing up now, so I should get back on the water.

From the owner: Provide angler's with fresh bait like shrimp, croaker, minnows, crab, etc. We sell fishing…read moreaccessories and we offer friendly conversation and advice!

Very rude and racist not professional at all bait is all soggy not even properly stored if you…read moredon't want to be mistreated don't go here don't support does that don't even value there customers.

Smitty's is the cleanest bait shop I've found. They are helpful too. Always our first choice in…read moreGalveston.

I heard from locals that this is the small bait shack that carries the most variety of bait. The…read morecustomer service was quick and excellent. Live Shrimp Pint $11.00 Live Mudfish Minnows (Dozen) $9.00

Don't come here. They try to rip you off by giving you way less than a pint. Maybe is the young guy…read moreonly. Who knows.

Great service at your Galveston store! Helped me find and replace a stern light and saved my…read morefishing trip.

Horrible experience was asked to leave for simple being in the store to long maybe it's because I…read moream Latino. Anyways I'll take my business to BASS PRO SHOPS.

Love coming here! I can get all my fishing needs here, they have a lot of items in stock. I buy a…read morelot of live shrimp from here, best for the money by far!

They have tons of artificial lures, but what I really liked is how amazing the live shrimp is!…read more10/10 service, great bait! I'll never stop at another bait and tackle shop!

Went back....same goodness. Loved it. Easy peasy…read more... Always my go to stop when in the area! Can't beat fresh shrimp!

Over-prices and poor quality product…read more The crab meat I bought was frozen solid like a brick - was tasteless and spoiled in 2 days. Complete waste of money. Frankly, wasn't even fit for bait!

After the old owners left this place had gone to crap!! New owners don't give a shit bout the…read morecustomers! He Keep selling us bad croaker then blames me when I never had a problem anywhere else!! Walked in at 930am and he had over 40 dead croakers in his tank! Told ppl I showed up when they opened so they didn't have to take it out but they opened at 530am! Trash!!

Service was terrible, i had called ahead of time to see if they were open which i was told they…read morewere, took but 5 minutes to get there and there was a car there but nobody in the shop. Waited for someine to show honked and noone came to the front.

Great fishing trip! Captain Ronnie was a great guide and put us right on fish. He really knows his…read morestuff - and lots of trivia about the area. We will be back!

Capt. Ron put on on fish! We caught our limit of trout and explained to us the finer point of…read moretrout fishing. Great experience. This was my second trip with him and each one has gotten better. Will be using him again.