609-494-5739
Hours & Location
Located in Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island's Causeway (Route 72 East), Fisherman's Headquarters is a 45 minute drive north from Atlantic City's casinos, 1.5 hour drive east from Center City Philadelphia and 2 hours south of the Big Apple, New York City. Traffic Willing!
Visit us and meet the crew. We look forward to creating a memorable fishing experience for you.
Holiday Hours
| New Year's Day | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | Open, Close Early |
| Memorial Day | Open Normal Hours |
| Independence Day | Open, Close Early |
| Labor Day | Open, Early Close |
| Thanksgiving | Open, Close Early |
| Christmas Eve | Open, Close Early |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | Closed |
Helping anglers catch more fish since 1962! Fisherman's Headquarters in Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island is the one-stop destination before your next fishing adventure. Beyond a fishing bait and tackle shop, Fish Heads is your fishing partner, providing the finest personalized fishing gear outfitting services, premium fishing baits (live / fresh / frozen), expert fishing knowledge and fishing tackle maintenance services.
Open daily year round with long hours during the spring, summer and fall fishing seasons. Gear up right and be ready for your next heart pounding, line screaming fun fishing trip. Experience the Fisherman's Headquarters difference.
Fisherman's Headquarters is New Jersey's factory authorized Penn Reel and Van Staal Reel Repair Service & Parts Center. Maintain your reel's performance with techs backed by decades of expertise.
Commended and recommended for excellence by regional and national fishing organizations and publications, Fish Heads serves the needs of saltwater anglers around the world. Saltwater anglers love Fisherman's Headquarters' large selection of well stocked fishing tackle, rods, reels, line, lures, sunglasses, apparel and much more from industry leading brands.
Tune into and follow our reliable fishing report videos and blogs sharing details on the local fishing and more. Visit and shop with Fisherman's Headquarters today at the gateway to Long Beach Island, on the Rt. 72 Causeway.
Also join us in protecting the waters with our monofilament recycling program!
Parking: Free, easy to access, off street, private parking lots are available on both the east and west side of the business with close proximity to the entrance.