Temporarily Closed

The physical structure at Hart’s Landing (Building Demolished - Mobile Bait Only) is currently inaccessible for walkers due to hurricane damage. See our recommended open alternatives below.

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TYPE: LOGISTICS HUB BAIT SHOP

Hart's Landing (Mobile Bait Only) & Fishing Guide

Current conditions at Hart's Landing are good because the light 6mph easterly breeze and the building incoming tide create excellent water flow against the Ringling Bridge pilings.

⚠️ Navigational Warning

STATUS: Main building demolished due to hurricane damage—check the mobile bait truck in the parking lot for shrimp and ice.
⚠️ BOATER WARNING: Docking is currently PROHIBITED/UNSAFE due to hurricane damage to the structure.
SHORE ACCESS: Building is closed. Nearest open shore access is the Eloise Werlin Park seawall (Shared Parking Lot).

Current Conditions

Status: Temporarily Closed (Boat Access Available)
Wind: 6 mph E
Next Tide: Low at 00:53 (-0.4 ft)

Bait Shop & Store Amenities

ACCESS ALERT: The physical structure is closed to walkers. HOWEVER, boaters are finding massive Snook and Redfish around the bridge pilings and flats which have seen zero fishing pressure.

Store Amenities

Live Shrimp & Frozen Bait
Ice, Beverages, and Snacks
Terminal Tackle & Local Advice

Local Pro Tip

If the mobile bait truck is on-site, ask the crew for the daily report. Otherwise, walk 50 feet to the Eloise Werlin seawall for the safest and most productive structure. Do not attempt to dock here by boat.

Structure is closed to walkers. Fish the pilings by boat.

Captain Rick has the local knowledge to safely navigate these bridge fenders and pilings while the shore access is down.

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About Hart’s Landing (Building Demolished - Mobile Bait Only)

Historically Sarasota's oldest bait shop, the physical building at Hart's Landing was lost to recent hurricanes. Currently, it operates as a Mobile Bait Truck (hours vary). While the immediate docks are damaged and unsafe, the shared parking lot provides direct access to the Eloise Werlin Park seawall.