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Cos Way Bait & Tackle
11645 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States
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Cos Way Bait & Tackle
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S
Review №1

This is a great little pier that has plenty of live, dead and artificial bait and lures. Has restrooms.Drinks, etcOnly $2.00 to fish, 3 rods per person, etc.Staff inside are very helpful as well.;)Its a great location right near the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, as well as 5 minutes outside the city. Plenty of hotels nearby, on and off base. And restaurants galore as well as shopping malls, etc.

Te
Review №2

Nice selection of bait. Wish they did half pound shrimp. I went for some bait on a whim while I was in the area with totally unplanned fishing. Would of been real convenient to just get half a pound but I understand the logistics of not providing it from storefront POV

De
Review №3

A great place for bait and tackle reasonable prices and great customer service will visit again

Re
Review №4

Great pier, nice staff and good bait! Caught a bunch of Bull Head! They do rental poles and have someone to descale and filet!

Tr
Review №5

Great pier to fish from with good prices on bait. Super friendly staff! They assisted me in selecting the correct hook shape and sizes after I missed setting the hook on a few Specks. Ive never been skunked while fishing at Cos Way!

Da
Review №6

Great place to fish, or get the gear you need for where youre going...I just dont like that when you buy shrimp for bait they throw a lot of small ones in...lots of places do that...but there are some who dont.

Ju
Review №7

Very busy place but you will find what you need for fishing. Good customer service skills. May 2020

Jo
Review №8

Only 4 stars because it was stinky. Just kidding, prices reasonable, got fresh dead shrimp and frozen mullet, went to the surf but only caught a few hardheads. Good luck!!!

CA
Review №9

We deeeefinitely didnt buy a singular shrimp and then put it back in the ocean to then later realize that it was a freshwater shrimp and instead of saving its life, we ended it quicker.

Al
Review №10

We had a great experience here. The guys in the shop are attentive and help you with whatever you need. They explained everything perfectly. We bought 2 reels for a fair price they do have everything to get you started. Restroom is available. Live bait as well. The scenery is amazing at sundown. Worth the day fishing. A nice couple did give us a pretty awesome reel they no longer needed. We didn’t catch much fish but the people on the deck near us were catching big fish. Only down fall is the boards could use a spray down. Other than that everything was great.

Pa
Review №11

The fishing was so good tonight but I got tired of reeling them in my ice chest is full I had a great time affordable fishing good people just a lot of fun

Jo
Review №12

Bought bait, got good fresh stuff, fair price for the locale - thanks 😊

Je
Review №13

This is a great little spot to fish. The price is fair and the facilities are nice and clean. They have ice cold beverages and snacks and all the little things you may need and forget. Didnt catch anything spectacular today, but there are stories here with pics on the wall of Champs from the past. If you havent been, you need to spend some time here.

Mi
Review №14

The gentleman named Daltin was knowledgeable and very nice.Definitely will be going back.

Ar
Review №15

Awesome spot for great fishing

Mr
Review №16

By far the best place to go, to get live and Frozen bait they also stay later than all the other bait shops.

Wi
Review №17

The cos way bait and tackle shop Has everything you need for a one-stop family experience excellent brandNew lighted fishing pier, all the live and dead bait you need including live shrimp live crabs and see liceIt is also a complete tackle shop.It also happens to be one of the hottest fishing spots in the region so bring your heavy tackle because you’re gonna hook up to some big boys enjoy your fishing🎣✌🏼

Li
Review №18

Caught my first Texas fish here! Saw a guy catch a 40 black drum yesterday! Cant wait to go back!

Am
Review №19

Great place for bait and tackle! Friendly people, knowledgeable, this is our go to stop!

Le
Review №20

Hubby loved it. Said they were a lot nicer than people in Galveston. Plus great location before you head out fishing, whether be in the bay or off the island.

Wi
Review №21

I bought 2 pounds of shrimp 2 pound squid at all we caught was one red fish 22in long my daughter was the only one they caught a fish had a beautiful time

Am
Review №22

If you need it they probably have it. Prices arent bad but you cant get onto the pier with a shoehorn: waaaaaay too crowded to fish.

Al
Review №23

We love pier fishing. This time everyone was out of live bait. For the whole time we were there. 9 days of no live bait.

Ro
Review №24

Bait shop is great but they should not sell those live microshrimp for bait. They are worthless and a ripoff to pay the same price.

Cr
Review №25

Friendly staff. Live Shrimp is sold by pieces. Unlike several places that sell by pint or quart. So when shrimp are measuring jumbo sizes and you want 80 shrimp for about $20 you get 80 shrimp. Compared to when you by a quart of shrimp elsewhere you may only get a handful of shrimp for $20. You do the math. Also sell tackle and some food items.

Am
Review №26

The guys there were so helpful!!! First time fishers here and they willingly set up our rods and gave us a quick lesson on how to cast. Even tried to refuse our tip, but we shoved it in the cup by register anyway.

Le
Review №27

It was good but they stated giving very small shrimp out and we haded to use 6 shrimp on a hook to see if we can get a bit

Co
Review №28

Shrimp is pretty high but like this place

Ri
Review №29

From fishing to bait it is old reliable ... Only place I shop when visiting and fishing

Ma
Review №30

This place has everything you need from spider weights to snacks and drinks live and dead bait. exilent service.

Bo
Review №31

Best of the best at Cosway. Customer service is top notch.

Er
Review №32

I like this place things were readily available.

Al
Review №33

Don’t know why sometimes they charge $6 a pound of dead shrimp and others $7. Sounds fishy to me. I ask the guy and he just says do you wanted or not

Ji
Review №34

This place is now called Baitmasters. It doesnt look like much has changed..:) The place opens early and and its right next to the highway, so its an easy off and on. I was there really early and there were a few people already there.

Sh
Review №35

Has everything for your fishing trip. Cool place

Le
Review №36

Bought bait close 12am

Ji
Review №37

Fresh bait. Good prices.

St
Review №38

Great place to fish but better place to buy bait and get wonderful tips from their staff

Al
Review №39

Great spot for fishing and live bait

Je
Review №40

Great for all your fishing needs.

Ma
Review №41

Best bait shop in corpus christi hands down

Jo
Review №42

Awesome bait shop has everything you need.

Aa
Review №43

Love this place never any problems with service and they are very helpful highly recommend stopping by if your ever in the area

An
Review №44

Great service and fast too...

Ro
Review №45

Great customer service.

Ho
Review №46

Great place to fish. It can get crowded but you will catch if you use the right bait.

Ad
Review №47

This place ok for bait n stuff but we were accused of stealing crab trap which belonged to my nephew but we just left it there n where told we are banned for life so I will not try to ever go again

Je
Review №48

This place was great from start to end. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. We all ended up catching something, and was a great experience! We will definitely make this a regular place from now on!

Jo
Review №49

We saw a beautifull 🌇 sunset! 😍💞😊

Ha
Review №50

Is the best place to buy live shrimp, excellent for fish.

Aa
Review №51

They sell bait to you and then they tackle

Ri
Review №52

Fishing is great there you have no idea what you going to catch at any moment

Ju
Review №53

Great place for bait

Ju
Review №54

They are friendly and helpful also a good place to fish from their pier

Te
Review №55

Always stop here for bait before heading to Port Aransas

Ke
Review №56

Best staff in CC

Au
Review №57

Nice place to catch fish and have good merchandise.

Am
Review №58

The bait is cost of it is the best

La
Review №59

Always friendly and you can fish on the piers,✨

RL
Review №60

Never has bait. Went there 2 days in a row. Out of everything we wanted.

Ma
Review №61

Its cool prices are a lil high...but hey there open late.....

Al
Review №62

Good place to get live bait. They also have a pier to fish off of. You do have to pay to be on the pier.

Tr
Review №63

Great bait shop with plenty of retail choices. Bait prices are fair but the other stuff is very marked up (as expected).

Le
Review №64

Great family place where you can purchase fresh or frozen bait. They have docks you can fish off of. Restrooms available. Wheelchair accessible. It is nothing fancy but has what you need. We stayed half the night parked by the waters edge.

Ja
Review №65

Nice guys good service

Ro
Review №66

They just put in new lights. Friendly staff and they have lots of bait. The people right next to us caught this huge drum using dead shrimp.

re
Review №67

Ive been coming here for years the staff are friendly offer great advice and have a well stocked store where I can find fishing products that I cant find elsewhere such a great place to go and at a very low price you cant beat it.

Dr
Review №68

I have seen this bait shop for many years and never stopped until this week. We went in to buy some croaker. The store has a lot of fishing gear and snacks, plus lots of bait. We paid inside, received a ticket and went to the side to get the bait. I gent took our ticket and went into a back room to get the bait. I like to see what the bait houses get just to make sure I am not getting used bait. We had already purchased croaker two times this week and they were small or reused (had hook marks). The guy came back with aquarium clean blue water with very big croakers. I was impressed. The croakers lasted 12 hours without me changing the water in a five gallon bucket. I let the few left go at the end of the day. I will go back to this place as my bait monger .

Al
Review №69

It is my go to place in March and target the Black Drum. Patience is part of this sport and Cosways offers food , drinks, and bait and is close to town. I learn all I can from the locals there. Great place

Ge
Review №70

Many great memories here

DT
Review №71

Been going there for years its are go to place for are fishing needs. Never had a bad experience there.

We
Review №72

Neglected place. 2 star for the neat restrooms. 2 dllrs per person & 2dllrs per rod.

Re
Review №73

Great place to get your lines wet! Good fishing at this location! lighted pier! Good store to shop and get your tackle in case you forgot something back home. Channel runs by this location, reds, specks, flounder, no telling what youll catch at this area! Good place to fish at night time!

Ch
Review №74

I would give it five stars but I dont always catch fish I expect to have fish theres on my fish so thats expecting a little bit too much but yes I enjoy fishing over there that was lovely but if you enjoy the water and the excitement of catching piggy perch or a large drummer red or golden Croaker during the October season otherwise identify Stars I dont give any place five stars catch fish all the time. Thank you have a good day

Ja
Review №75

Very helpful nice staff

Da
Review №76

Plenty of fishing lures, hooks, bait, clothing. Its a great pit stop! Friendly staff as well.

Ma
Review №77

I’ve hit every bait stand from the island to Nueces bay and this place has the best bait in town. When other places run out this place always seems to have their flags up. Like others have said, this place is easy to get in and out of if you’re towing a boat.

Gi
Review №78

Good service

DE
Review №79

Good prices on bait

mi
Review №80

Have a great selection of bait and tackle and the staff were very friendly and helpful

Ma
Review №81

Very helpful staff, great selection of tackle. A lot of super nice fish caught there. Check them out!

Li
Review №82

Love it here always catching fish I can spend days fishing and when i do it is here. The staff is great and the people there are nice and respectful

Is
Review №83

Live bait!

Ni
Review №84

I absolutely love this place! As a hunting guide in cenral and south Texas I highly recommend this place! Great staff! Roy, Chris Tyler are my favorites!

Ry
Review №85

The folks in the shop are helpful for the most part.However, the pier has some underground junk on the end closest to the JFK Causeway that you will get hung up on. All the fishermen are clustered around the opposite end of the dock parallel to the channel that runs between this pier and the one closer to Mustang Island. Nobody mentioned this to us when we bought bait, so we had to spend time educating ourselves about this. They either need to mention it or spend the time removing the stuff.

Be
Review №86

My favorite fishing spot when I come to Texas. Not just the fishing but outgoing staff, love Cos, and friendly fisherman/women. One stop shopping place w clean restrooms.😘

Ru
Review №87

This place had a very good variety of bait for fishing and the staff were very courteous and helpful!!

Ch
Review №88

Fresh Bait everything you need for fishing and Snacks

Ma
Review №89

All ways come here when im in town...love the atmosphere

Je
Review №90

Very good knowledgeable people they know there stuff

PU
Review №91

Bait was a little high priced.

Ru
Review №92

36 inch .. Toougly.

ke
Review №93

They are helpful in getting you to where the fish are biting even if it is not on thier property. Good bait selection.

An
Review №94

Stop here everytime we surf fish

Ch
Review №95

Love this place Roy is one of the best fishing tackle experts and reel Refurbishers in the area be sure to check this place out.

pa
Review №96

Great people, lots of help to us northerners

Sh
Review №97

The guys are really nice and knowledgeable they got quality bait at good prices I recommend it to anyone whos going to be passing the causeway

Ju
Review №98

Its amazing! Good prices!

Mi
Review №99

Good place for live bait. And great prices

Ci
Review №100

Daily stop for bait

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  • Address:11645 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States
  • Phone:+1 361-939-7513
Categories
  • Bait shop
  • Fishing pier
  • Fishing store
Working hours
  • Monday:5:30AM–12AM
  • Tuesday:5:30AM–12AM
  • Wednesday:5:30AM–12AM
  • Thursday:5AM–12AM
  • Friday:5AM–12AM
  • Saturday:5AM–12AM
  • Sunday:5:30AM–12AM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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