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The Doc's Bait House Experience
The Doc's Bait House Experience
Doc's Bait House has been serving the Merritt Island area since 1939! Founded by Doc's father (Tom Norwood) and developed into a fish camp, casino and working waterfront. Back in those days, fishermen would hang their linen nets on racks about a half-mile south of the causeway and unload their catch either at Blue Crab Cove or across the river in Cocoa. Mullet sold for 7 to 9 cents per pound, which was enough to make a good living, and sea trout, red fish, black drum and blue crabs were also plentiful.
Doc's Bait House has been serving the Merritt Island area since 1939! Founded by Doc's father (Tom Norwood) and developed into a fish camp, casino and working waterfront. Back in those days, fishermen would hang their linen nets on racks about a half-mile south of the causeway and unload their catch either at Blue Crab Cove or across the river in Cocoa. Mullet sold for 7 to 9 cents per pound, which was enough to make a good living, and sea trout, red fish, black drum and blue crabs were also plentiful.
Nestled up against the 520 Causeway and perched directly over the Indian River Lagoon in a historic area of Merritt Island known as Blue Crab Cove, Doc's Bait House has long been hailed by local fishermen as a top fishing outfitter in a region of The Space Coast once dubbed the 'Saltwater Trout Capital Of The World.'
Nestled up against the 520 Causeway and perched directly over the Indian River Lagoon in a historic area of Merritt Island known as Blue Crab Cove, Doc's Bait House has long been hailed by local fishermen as a top fishing outfitter in a region of The Space Coast once dubbed the 'Saltwater Trout Capital Of The World.'
Step inside for a cold beer and you can't help but admire the walls of Doc's Bait House which are covered with trophy mounts and old photographs of prized catches, while live shrimp, mullet, pinfish, fiddler crabs, minnows and shiners dart about in white plastic tubs to the tune of humming bait bubblers. Shelves are stocked with a full line of gear and tackle, and you'll often find friendly locals swapping fish stories across the bar or pool table.
Step inside for a cold beer and you can't help but admire the walls of Doc's Bait House which are covered with trophy mounts and old photographs of prized catches, while live shrimp, mullet, pinfish, fiddler crabs, minnows and shiners dart about in white plastic tubs to the tune of humming bait bubblers. Shelves are stocked with a full line of gear and tackle, and you'll often find friendly locals swapping fish stories across the bar or pool table.
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