Fresh Bait
Live bunker, frozen squid, salted clams, fresh-cut mullet — in before the sun is up.
Montauk, NY · Locally owned
Salt in the air,
Bait in the bucket.
The original morning stop for fresh bunker, heavy tackle, and the local word on the bite.
Stocked Daily
In before sunrise · Out before the bite
Bob Dunlop, OwnerRead the Whole Story →
"If Bob doesn't have it, the fish probably aren't biting."
Cool Gear Fishing's isn't a corporate franchise. It's a small Montauk shop built on honest advice, fresh bait, and reels that actually work when the run hits.
Whether you're a seasoned surfcaster or you're taking your kid out for their first scup, the welcome is the same — and the advice is free.
Stop by before the tide turns.
Get Directions⬢ The Gallery
Inside the shop,
on the sand.
⬢ What folks are saying
Five-star word
from the dock.
4.9
★★★★★
Average rating
From local & visiting anglers
★★★★★
01 / 06
“Bob was very helpful and has it all! Charming local spot. Highly recommend for all your fishing needs! Thanks Bob”
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Local stop
Stop in, say hi to Bob, and join the wall of regulars.
Plan a Visit →Every day, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We're in before sunrise to take in fresh bait — give us a call if you need something earlier.
Yes. Live bunker, sandworms in season, plus frozen squid, salted clams and fresh-cut mullet. Call ahead for live availability — it moves fast.
We do. Refurbished Penn reels, surf casters, spinning combos. Every used reel gets tested before it leaves the shop. Trade-ins are welcome.
59 Lincoln Rd, Montauk, NY 11954. Locally owned and operated — not a chain.
Always. Bob and the crew share the local word on the bite, the tides, and what rig to throw — free of charge with any bag of bait.