Bait and Tackle in Bay Point
Nightcrawlers, grass shrimp, pile worms, anchovies and more, with the tackle to fish them. Open 5 AM to 7 PM.
This Week’s Bait
Prices from our counter board. Stock changes through the week, so call ahead if you need something specific.
Worms
- Red, Night or Mini Worms$4.99
- Wax Worms250 count$17.99
- Pile Worms½ dozen$14.99Dozen$24.99
- Blood Worms½ dozen$22.99Dozen$39.99
- Jumbo Blood Worms½ dozen$34.99Dozen$59.99
Shrimp
- Grass Shrimp¼ lb$10.99½ lb$22.991 lb$44.99
- Ghost Shrimp½ dozen$11.99Dozen$19.99
Minnows and Mudsuckers
- Medium MinnowsDozen$8.99
- Large MinnowsDozen$17.99Each$1.49
- Extra Large MinnowsDozen$24.99Each$2.49
- Jumbo MinnowsDozen$29.99Each$2.99
- MudsuckersEach$4.99
Bags and Trays
- Sardines1 lb bag$7.99
- Anchovies1 lb bag$7.99
- Mackerel1 lb bag$7.99
- Anchovy and Herring TraysTray$12.99
- Shad½ lb$8.99
Eels
- EelRegular$19.99JumboAskBloodyAsk
Squid, Roe and Liver
- Squid1 lb$10.99
- Salmon Roe8 oz$10.99
- Chicken Liver$7.99
The shop updates this list from the counter.
What’s in Season
Pick a fish for its season, limits and rules. The list switches on and off by date through the year.
Salmon
In Season NowOpen July 16 to December 16, 2026.
- Season
- July 16 to December 16, 2026, on the Sacramento River below Knights Landing, including Suisun Bay and Grizzly Bay. The first open season after three closed years.
- Limit
- 2 Chinook a day, 4 in possession. No coho may be kept.
- Gear
- No snagging. A gaff 3 feet or shorter, from a boat only.
Source: CDFW 2026 Freshwater Regulations, section 7.40, CDFW news, May 12, 2026. Rules change, so check CDFW before every trip.
Striped Bass
Best Right NowOpen all year. Best in spring and fall.
- Season
- Open all year.
- Limit
- 2 fish a day, 18 inch minimum.
- Best Months
- CDFW says fishing improves as the water warms in March, the spawning run lasts from April to mid June, and the fall run can start in October with good fishing in Suisun Bay.
Source: CDFW 2026 Freshwater Regulations, section 5.75, CDFW Striped Bass. Rules change, so check CDFW before every trip.
Sturgeon
In Season NowCatch and release, October 1 to June 30.
- Season
- White sturgeon: October 1 to June 30. Closed July 1 to September 30.
- Limit
- Catch and release only. No sturgeon may be kept.
- Gear
- One single point, single shank, barbless hook. Fish over 60 inches stay in the water.
- Report Card
- Required for every sturgeon angler, at any age.
- Green Sturgeon
- Protected. Never take one out of the water.
Source: CDFW 2026 Freshwater Regulations, sections 5.80 and 5.81. Rules change, so check CDFW before every trip.
Largemouth Bass
Best Right NowOpen all year. Best in spring and early summer.
- Season
- Open all year.
- Limit
- 5 fish a day, 12 inch minimum in the Delta.
- Best Months
- Spring and early summer, per CDFW.
Source: CDFW 2026 Freshwater Regulations, section 5.00, CDFW Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. Rules change, so check CDFW before every trip.
Halibut
Best Right NowA trip west. Found in San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
- Where
- California halibut live in salt water, in San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay, west of the Carquinez Bridge. They are rarely caught this far up.
- Season
- Open all year west of the Carquinez Bridge.
- Limit
- 2 fish a day, 22 inch minimum.
Source: CDFW 2026 Ocean Regulations, section 28.15. Rules change, so check CDFW before every trip.
Crappie and Panfish
Best Right NowOpen all year. Best in spring and early summer.
- Season
- Open all year.
- Limit
- 25 a day, crappie and sunfish combined. No size limit.
- Best Months
- Spring and early summer, per CDFW.
Source: CDFW 2026 Freshwater Regulations, section 5.82, CDFW Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. Rules change, so check CDFW before every trip.
Tackle, Drinks and Snacks
Tackle
- Rods and Reels
- Line
- Lures
- Hooks and Weights
- Nets
- Ready Made Rigs
- Crab and Shrimp Traps
Drinks and Snacks
- Soft drinks
- Water
- Energy drinks
- Snacks
Fishing Licenses
We don’t sell fishing licenses. Anyone 16 or older needs one, and you can buy it online from California Fish and Wildlife.
Buy a License OnlineWhat Anglers Say
“This place always has a great assortment of bait and tackle. Staff is quick with a recommendation and fishing report. All good.”
“Great shop, lots of fishing gear with great live bait. This store almost always has great fresh bait .”
“Best bait & Tackle shop in contra costa ,Theres’s also a launch ramp to some of the best fishing in delta !”
Catch Photos
Customer catches go up here soon. Until then, these are sample photos.
- Catch photo 8, coming soon
Visit the Shop
- Hours
- 5 AM to 7 PM
- Address
- 1001 McAvoy Rd
Bay Point, CA 94565 - Phone
- 925-458-1717
Driving in? Directions from Pittsburg, Antioch, Concord, Martinez and Clayton.