Welcome to The Bait Shop Inc. Home to Marine Services, Fishing Essentials, Coastal Goods & Gear.

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Exterior view of a store named 'Goods & Gear' with an open wooden door, outdoor seating with white chairs, a red umbrella, and Potted plants, under clear blue sky with an American flag flying on a flagpole.

Established in 1958 in Darien and a part of the Rowayton community since 1971

Visit our shop — where marine service meets bait & tackle, RS Supply Co. apparel, reef-safe products, and curated coastal goods. Everything you need for life on the water.

Our Shop
Our Services
A year of hard work, long days, and a whole lot of heart. Renovating and reopening the Bait Shop was about more than a fresh coat of paint - it was about preserving its role in the Rowayton fishing community, keeping marine services and bait & ta
Thank you to our community for all the support in our (re) opening year! A few photos from our NYE party 🎉
Hauling our last boats of the season!
Too nice of a day to stay home ☀️ Holiday sip & shop at the Bait Shop A Touch of Salt signing 12–2 Fire’s on + s’mores ready 🔥🍫
Forgot a gift? Same. Signed copies of A Touch of Salt 12–2 this Saturday at The Bait Shop
Buckle 🆙 we have new @rs_supplyco styles and color-ways landing at @thebaitshopinc and online this week!!!
Nothing better than carving pumpkins by the water 🎃 Thanks to everyone who joined us at The Bait Shop — we love bringing the community together for a little fall fun on the docks!
We’re trading bait for pumpkins this weekend 🎃 Come carve with us Sunday, 10/26 | 11–2PM | $20 entry 🧡 Pumpkins, tools + good vibes included. Text 203-246-5075 to claim your spot.
Fall at The Bait Shop w/ @rs_supplyco
Another amazing turnout for our 2nd kids fishing derby! Thanks to Ian and Camille who made it all happen. Let’s keep this energy going as we move into fall and ~ by popular demand ~ get another derby on the books! Keep an eye out for a new anno

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