Fishing · Ontario
An old-school Toronto bait and tackle shop near the highways, liked for lively worms and minnows, early hours and the owner's fishing advice, though reviews are split over pricing, smoke and service.
All Nation Fishing Shop is a small, old-school bait and tackle shop in Toronto, close to the highways. It stocks worms, minnows, roe and other live bait alongside a modest range of tackle. Reviews are sharply divided: about half are five stars, but a sizeable group gave it one.
Fans come for the bait and the advice. Several regulars say the worms are consistently lively, and one angler's minnows were so healthy a friend wanted to keep some for an aquarium. The owner gets credit from many reviewers for knowing local waters and giving practical tips, such as rigging changes for snaggy carp spots. It opens very early, so you can pick up bait on the way out.
It's a practical stop rather than a destination. One reviewer described it as far from high-end but reasonably priced, and it's handy for anglers heading out of the city at dawn.
The complaints are specific and recurring. More than one visitor said the shop smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, and one described a rude exchange with the owner. A recent reviewer felt worm prices were high compared with other shops, and another arrived to find it closed for an extended break despite Google listing it as open. Call ahead before making a special trip.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 171 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with All Nation Fishing Shop - Live Bait & Fishing Tackle Toronto directly.
