Fishing · Hunting & Shooting · Ontario
A long-running independent tackle and live bait shop in Mississauga, Ontario, known for early hours, fair bait prices and quick rod repairs, but with a sharply divided reputation for customer service.
The Mississauga branch of Angling Specialties is a small, crowded independent tackle shop that has been around for decades. Regulars describe it as one of the last local bait shops in the area, with live worms, minnows, lures, line and a decent stock of fly-tying materials packed into a tight space.
Reviews are split almost down the middle. Plenty of anglers say the owner knows local lakes and rivers well, points them to the right lures and bait, and will spool line or fix a broken rod tip in minutes for a low price. Prices on bait and basics are often called good, and you can pick up a fishing licence here. It is cash or debit only, according to one reviewer.
It suits anglers who know what they want and just need bait or basics on the way to the water. The shop opens very early in peak season, which regulars appreciate, and it is less of a place for browsing given the cluttered layout.
The recurring complaint, repeated by many reviewers over several years and again recently, is the reception. Visitors describe being made to wait outside because only one or two customers are allowed in at a time, being watched closely as if suspected of theft, and curt answers to questions. Hours are another sore point, with several people arriving to find the shop closed despite posted or phoned-in times. Call ahead, expect a short wait at the door, and keep your visit focused.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 230 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Angling Specialties directly.
