Ponce de Leon, Florida

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Your Line?

Fresh bait, quality tackle, and honest advice — everything you need for a day on the water, right here in the Panhandle.

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Our Story

Born from the
waters of the Panhandle

81 South Bait Shop started with a simple conviction: anglers deserve a place where quality gear meets genuine expertise. Located along State Road 20 in Ponce de Leon, we've grown into the go-to stop for locals and visitors alike who want to make the most of Florida's legendary fishing.

Whether you're casting off into the Gulf, working the rivers, or fishing the freshwater holes around the Panhandle, we stock what works — and we know how to use it.

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Local
Knowledge
Daily
Fresh Stock
Florida Panhandle fishing waters
Fishing tackle and supplies
What We Offer

Everything for your catch

From live bait to heavy-duty gear, we carry the essentials that Panhandle anglers rely on.

Live bait selection

Live Bait

Fresh crickets, worms, minnows, and cut bait — stocked daily to keep your rig alive and active.

Fishing tackle and lures

Tackle & Lures

Hard and soft plastics, jigs, spoons, and terminal tackle for every species in these waters.

Fishing rods and reels

Rods & Reels

Lightweight ultralight setups to heavy inshore gear — we help you find the right combo for your style.

Coolers and fishing accessories

Coolers & Accessories

Keep your catch cold and your gear organized with coolers, tackle boxes, and field essentials.

Fishing licenses and permits

Licenses & Permits

Freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses — we make it easy so you can get to the water faster.

Boat and marine supplies

Boat & Marine

Nets, lines, hooks, sinkers, and everything else to keep your boat ready for launch.

The best bait shop on the Panhandle — honest folks, good prices, and they always know what's biting.
Ponce de Leon Angler
Find Us

Stop by the shop

Address
10420 SR-20
Ponce de Leon, FL 32455-4401
Hours
Monday – Saturday
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Get in Touch

Have a question?

Drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Ready to hit the water?

Stop by 81 South Bait Shop or give us a call — we're here to help you make the most of your day on the water.

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