Coney Island Hook & Bait Shop

Fishing along Brooklyn’s southern edge has its own rhythm. Tides shift, piers empty, and the right gear makes the difference between coming home empty-handed or with dinner. Coney Island Hook & Bait Shop keeps that rhythm steady, supplying what locals need before they cast a line into Gravesend Bay or the Atlantic.

You’ll find it at 2879 W 24th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224, a short walk from the boardwalk and the last subway stop. The neighborhood still feels like the working waterfront it’s always been—warehouses, bait coolers, and the occasional gull circling overhead. A small shop here doesn’t need neon signs; word travels fast among the regulars who know where to pick up live bloodworms, fresh squid, or a spool of braided line that won’t snap on a bluefish.

Beyond bait and tackle, the counter often stocks what the season demands: fluke rigs in summer, eels for striper runs in fall, and ice fishing jigs when the bay freezes over. Black-owned and family-run, the shop keeps hours that match the tides rather than the mall schedule. If you’re planning a dawn trip or a late-night surf session, a quick call to (347) 312-3868 can confirm what’s in stock before you make the trip.

Directions are simple—follow the salt air and the sound of waves. For a precise route, the map is here: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c245c9a5552195:0xc5185f5425d451cd. Once you’re there, the rest is just bait and patience.