Live Bait in Gulf Shores, AL
Fresh, Local, and Ready to Fish: Live Bait at Beach Bum Outdoors
Whether you’re chasing pompano in the surf or redfish in the backwaters, we’ve got the live bait to help you hook up fast. No fluff. Just bait that gets results.
Bait That’s Alive and Kickin’—Just the Way Fish Like It
At Beach Bum Outdoors, we know the Gulf Coast surf game—and it starts with bait that delivers. Whether you're casting pomp rigs into the breakers or soaking bull minnows in the bay, we’ve got the live bait that gives you an edge.
We stock our tanks daily and keep our bait in clean, oxygen-rich systems. No half-dead shrimp here—just lively, cast-ready bait that’s built for bites.
What’s in the Tanks?
Shrimp
A Gulf Shores favorite for a reason. These all-purpose baits are perfect for surf fishing, especially when targeting pompano, whiting, redfish, and specks. Pair them with a Fishbites strip on a double-drop rig and you’re in business.
Bull Minnows
Big flounder love ’em. So do redfish and trout. These tough little swimmers are ideal for inshore rigs, Carolina rigs, or even free-lining near the rocks and docks.
Fiddler Crabs
Sheepshead candy. Whether you're working a pier pylon or jetty rocks, fiddlers are your go-to when you need something durable, natural, and deadly effective.
Live Bait for Surf Fishing Success
If your idea of heaven is sunrise surf fishing with a rod in the spike and a cup of coffee in hand—we get you. Pompano, whiting, drum… they’re all out there, and the right bait makes all the difference.
Fresh live shrimp are hands-down the best bet for pompano. They stay on the hook better, smell natural, and give you that extra twitch predators can’t ignore.
Try This:
- Double-drop rig with a piece of shrimp + Fishbites
- Targeting pompano? Cast just past the breakers, near sandbar drop-offs
- Bring multiple rigs—those bite windows can get wild
Grab It and Go—We’re Right Off the Beach
Located just minutes from Gulf Shores’ prime surf fishing spots, our shop is an easy stop before you hit the sand. No waiting around, no wondering if you’re getting quality. We keep it simple: great bait, friendly staff, and solid advice.
Quick Tips:
- Bring a bucket or grab one in-store
- Ask our crew what rigs are working best
- Stock up early—weekend mornings go quick
Fresh Bait Drops Daily. Don’t Miss Out.
Our tanks are restocked early and often, especially during peak fishing seasons. For daily bait availability, live tank updates, and local bite reports, follow us on social media or give us a call.
Whether you're chasing pompano in the surf, flounder in the backwaters, or sheepshead near the rocks—Beach Bum Outdoors has your bait, your tackle, and your back.
Swing by, stock up, and let’s get fishin’.