Last Chance Bait & Tackle

About this shop

Last Chance Bait & Tackle is a family-owned fishing shop and cafe in Merritt Island, Florida, known for its welcoming community vibe, helpful staff, and dog-friendly atmosphere. Operating since 2008, the shop serves as a convenient one-stop destination for anglers, offering groceries, drinks, ice, first aid gear, and a cafe menu with breakfast and burgers. Customers frequently praise their accommodating service, note that the store is well-stocked for last-minute needs, and appreciate their all-day kayak and canoe rentals located right near the Banana River.

The shop specializes in an extensive selection of live and frozen options tailored for both saltwater and freshwater fishing. Anglers can find a robust variety of live baits, including shrimp, crab, sardines, squid, mullet, and chum. In addition to live and frozen bait, they carry standard rods, reels, tackle, artificial lures, and essential safety equipment like Coast Guard-approved life jackets.