Ocean State Tackle Rhode Island Bait and Tackle is a well-regarded fishing shop in Providence, known for its wide selection of saltwater bait and tackle. The shop offers live bait such as shiners, trout worms, mealworms, night crawlers, pogies, sea worms, bloodworms, and green crabs. It specializes in striped bass fishing, providing custom lures by RM Smith Plugworks and Wally’s Lures, along with the best saltwater soft plastics, Al Gag's Whip It Fish Lures, Fish Snax, and JoeBaggs. Fishing gear includes surf, canal, and inshore rods from brands like St. Croix, Penn, Lamiglas, and Zack’s Custom Rods, plus reels by Penn and Daiwa. The shop is also known for its top-quality jigs for tautog, albie, and bonito, including products from Asylum, JoeBaggs, Yamashita, Yozuri, and West Coast Jigs. Customers appreciate the helpful staff, especially for beginners, and the knowledgeable owner who has the latest fishing reports. Despite some comments on advertising style, the shop remains a favorite for local and visiting anglers seeking quality gear, live bait, and expert advice.
Nice selection of custom wood lures at great prices. If want some custom wood, and it's not show-season, this is the place. The owner, Dave, will probably remember you even if you haven't been there in years.
April 2026
Ocean state has what I need . Very friendly and knowledgeable . Made my grandson feel welcomed in the fishing community . Thank you Ocean State tackle.
October 2025
Dave had Lures I wanted . Allen custom lures He had in stock and shipped out super fast. Thank you very much A++++++++
