Dctackleshop

DC Tackle Shop is Washington, DC’s first and only waterfront tackle shop. The DC fishing community is grossly underserved. We're here to fix that.

09/11/2026

🎣 **WE’RE HIRING!** 🍻
The **DC Tackle Shop** is looking for a few great people to join our crew at The Yards!
If you’re friendly, reliable, comfortable talking to customers, and don’t mind spending your workday right on the waterfront, we want to hear from you.
Fishing knowledge is a plus — but a great attitude matters even more.
📍 DC Tackle Shop at The Yards Marina
🎣 Tackle • Bait • Drinks • Waterfront Vibes
Interested? **Send us a DM** and tell us a little about yourself.
OR Call us at 202-204-4590
Know someone who’d be perfect? **Tag them below! 👇**\

08/22/2026

Fresh gear drop at DC Tackle Shop! 🎣🔥 Capt. Fishboy (Seth Nighswonger) breaks down the latest restocks and new arrivals hitting the shelves this week.
⚡️ What’s New in Store: • Ugly Stik Carbon XT & PENN Fishing Pursuit IV / Wrath II Combos • Berkley Fishing Chop Block 6, Cullshad, Frittside Jr. & Choppo 75 • SAVAGE GEAR Tail Spinners & Berkley Fishing Power Blade Spinnerbaits • Back in stock: DC Custom Catfish Rigs ($10)
🪱 Live bait stocked (Shad, Eel, Frozen) + worms arriving soon!
⏰ Updated Hours: • Wed & Sun: 12 PM – 8 PM • Thu & Fri: 12 PM – 10 PM • Sat: 10 AM – 10 PM
📍 Stop by the shop to grab yours before it’s gone!

08/09/2026

SHOP TALK ALERT! 🚨 New hours, fresh bait, and massive gear arr
⏰ NEW HOURS:
• Sun–Wed: 12PM – 8PM
• Thu–Fri: 12PM – 10PM
• Sat: 10AM – 10PM
🐍 BAIT TANK:
• Live Eels are back! ⚡️
• Worms, Night Crawlers, Mud Shad, Alewives, Chicken Livers & Clam Snouts in stock.
🎒 NEW GEAR:
• Welcoming PENN Fishing, Abu Garcia Fishing, and Ugly Stik to the shop!
• Restocked with & nicholslures!
• “Bank Roller” Beach/Pier Carts & CHAMA Chairs ready for the bank anglers.
• HAZ Rigs & Urchin Baits are on the wall!
👦 KIDS FISHING CLUB (FALL):
• 6 Saturdays (9AM–12PM) | Only 6 spots total! DM or stop by to register.
🍻 HAPPY HOUR (4PM–8PM Daily):
• $3 Outlaw Light cans all day everyday! 🍺
• $4 Miller Lite | $5 Corona | $5 Surfside on the patio!
🌊 FISHING REPORT: Water is hot (77°–84°F)! Target catfish deep (15ft+) with live eels or mud shad.
Tap the link in bio or pull up to the shop today! 🎣☀️
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08/07/2026

⚾️ Nats vs. Reds Weekend Special! 👇
Heading to Nationals Park this Friday through Sunday to see the Washington Nationals take on the Cincinnati Reds? Don't strike out on inflated stadium drink prices! 💸
Whether you’re gearing up before the first pitch, celebrating after the 9th inning, or ducking out mid-game for a quick refresher, DC Tackle Shop has you covered right on the water.
🍻 Happy Hour Lineup (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM):
$3 Outlaw Lites — Unbeatable game-day savings!
$4 Miller Lites — Ice-cold stadium classic.
$5 Coronas — Perfect waterfront sip.
$5 Surfsides — Vodka + iced tea for that summer heat.

08/06/2026

🎉 We’re officially Washington Post–approved!
DC Tackle Shop was featured in The Washington Post’s latest guide to the **Best Waterfront Happy Hours in DC**, alongside some truly incredible waterfront spots.
We couldn’t be prouder to bring our one-of-a-kind combination of fishing tackle, cold drinks, and waterfront patio vibes to the list. 🎣🍻
Check out the full article here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/08/06/best-waterfront-happy-hours-dc/
Then come visit us at The Yards and experience DC’s only happy hour where you can grab a cold b**r and a new fishing rod in the same trip.
Washington Post The Yards DC

08/01/2026

🎣 The hype is real! Captain Tim here at DC Tackle Shop with the hottest new bait additions to our shelves! 💥
We just stocked up on two game-changers every bass angler is talking about:
Yamamoto Uni – pre-threaded sea urchin soft baits designed for ultimate action on a dropshot or light leadhead.
Z-Man FuzzyBugz – super durable ElaZtech soft plastics in top-performing colors!
Tournament anglers are already locking in bites on these. Stop by DC Tackle Shop to check 'em out in person and get rigged up for your next trip!
📍 Tag a fishing buddy who needs to refresh their tackle box!

07/31/2026

Happy Hour just got a little more lawless. 🤠🍺
Outlaw Lite is now only $3 a can during Happy Hour at the DC Tackle Shop Waterfront Patio.
We’ve also still got:
$4 Miller Lites
$5 Coronas
$5 Surfsides
Happy Hour runs 4–8 PM at 301 Water Street SE, right on the waterfront beside The Yards Marina.
Cold drinks, river views and prices that make staying for another round a pretty easy decision.

07/27/2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are visiting the Washington Nationals—and we’re pouring a little friendly competition on the waterfront.
Stop by the DC Tackle Shop Waterfront Patio, just steps from Nationals Park, for:
$4 Miller Lites
$5 Coronas
$5 Surfsides
Come before the game, skip the stadium b**r prices or celebrate—or recover—after the final out. Nationals and Blue Jays fans are both welcome. We’ll let the scoreboard decide who gets bragging rights.
📍 Follow the arrows from Nationals Park to the waterfront.
Washington Nationals | Toronto Blue Jays

07/22/2026

Looking for the ultimate camp chair for your next outdoor adventure? Captain Tim here with a fresh arrival at DC Tackle Shop! 🪵🎣
We just got in the brand-new Chama Vaquero Chairs in both Azul Blue and Wheat.
CHAMA Chairs
These chairs are solidly built with wood frames, handcrafted metal joints, and comfortable canvas seats that take just seconds to set up.
We've got floor models ready for you to test out, plus extra inventory in the back.
📍 Visit us in-store at DC Tackle Shop to pick one up today!
🌐 Or order online at: chamachairs.com
Stay safe and stay tuned! 🎣

07/19/2026

Argentina vs. Spain. One trophy. Waterfront seats. ⚽️🏆
Join us on the DC Tackle Shop patio today at 3 PM for the World Cup Final, marina views, and cold drinks. ([FIFA][1])
$5 Coronas & Surfsides
$4 Miller Lites
Come early, grab a table, pick a side, and pretend yelling at the screen helps.

[1]: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-live-watch-teams-tickets?utm_source=chatgpt.com "FIFA World Cup 2026 final | All you need to know"

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301 Rear Water Street, SE
Washington D.C., DC
20003

Website

http://www.dctackleshop.com/

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