On-Site Rentals | Galveston Fishing Pier

On-Site Rentals

ROD & GEAR RENTALS

No gear? No problem. Everything you need to start fishing is available right here at the pier — just show up.

Everything You Need

All Available At The Pier

From your first cast to a full day in the sun, our on-site shop has you covered. Rentals, bait, tackle, and the small stuff you forgot at home.

01Rentals

Rod & Cart Rentals

Rent a fully rigged fishing rod right at the pier — no equipment of your own required. Walk up, gear up, cast off.

Rod Rentals

Rental $15 / rod Deposit $35 / rod (refundable)

Cart Rentals

Rental $15 / cart Deposit $100 / cart (refundable)
The rules: General Admission ticket holders may bring up to 3 rods. No rods longer than 10 feet are permitted. Children up to age 10 may bring one rod each.
02Bait

Quality Frozen Bait

Quality frozen bait available daily in our on-site shop. Our staff knows what's biting and will set you up with the right bait for the day's conditions — no guesswork.

Shrimp Squid Finger Mullet
03Supplies

Tackle & Supplies

Full selection of hooks, sinkers, lures, line, and terminal tackle. Plus sunscreen, chairs, hats, apparel, and everything else you need for a comfortable day on the pier.

Available at the Pier Shop At the Pier Shop
Bait Knife With Sheath Photo
Coming
Bait Knife With Sheath
Compact fixed-blade knife with protective sheath. Sharp edge holds up to wet, salty conditions.
Best forCutting fresh or frozen bait
SpeciesAll — universal tool
Pre-tied fishing leaders Photo
Coming
Leaders
Wire and steel leaders pre-rigged in a range of sizes and patterns. Pick the right setup for your target species and conditions — just tie on and fish.
Best forBottom rigs, ready to tie on
SpeciesRedfish, drum, sharks
Pyramid Weights, available 1oz to 4oz Photo
Coming
Pyramid Weights · 1oz–4oz
Pyramid-shaped lead weight that digs into sandy bottom. Holds position against moderate currents.
Best forHolding bottom in light surf
SpeciesAll bottom-fishing targets
Spider Weights, available 1oz to 8oz Photo
Coming
Spider Weights · 1oz–8oz
Folding-wire spider weight that grips the bottom in heavy surf. Holds even when the water is moving.
Best forStrong currents, heavy surf
SpeciesRedfish, drum, sharks, whiting
Fishbites — assorted colors and flavors Photo
Coming
Fishbites
Scented synthetic bait strips that stay on the hook way longer than fresh shrimp. Available in a variety of colors and flavors to match conditions and target species.
Best forLong soaks, murky water
SpeciesWhiting, redfish, drum, sheepshead
Gator Lures — 1oz spoons in gold and silver Photo
Coming
Gator Lures · 1oz
Casting spoon that flashes in the water column — available in both gold and silver finishes. Built for the cast-and-retrieve crowd chasing active predators.
Best forCasting & retrieving
SpeciesSpanish mackerel, jack, trout

Just Walk In — No Booking Required

All rentals and purchases available at the pier shop · 9001 Seawall Blvd