Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle is a family-owned business located in the historic Northport Village, NY. Owners Mark and Phil McGowan, along with their staff, are ready to provide customers with the freshest bait, expert advice, rod and reel repairs, and the most up-to-date fishing reports at the best prices. The shop offers a custom rod shop that completes various types of repairs, restoration work on older rods, and custom builds. Customers praise the business for its exceptional customer service, expert knowledge, and quality products. The owners are described as an "amazing team" who have been incredibly helpful over the years, providing valuable information and quality products. Customers recommend the shop for its top-notch service, quality products, and best fishing reports in the area, making it a great place to support a local family business.
Great staff who fish hard, extremely knowledgeable which is surprisingly becoming more and more difficult to find at a local shop. Excellent rod and reel service, i tell everyone about CH! Thanks guys for everything!
May 2026
Mark and his son Phil are aways ready to help a new fisherman with great advise.
February 2026
The positive reviews about this place are true. Great group of gentlemen working here. This is definitely one of my go to tackle spots now. Thanks again, guys!
