WANTED: Bait and Tackle Shop in Australia - Buyer Ready

QUALIFIED BUYER SEEKING BAIT AND TACKLE SHOP BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA
Our client, a passionate operator in the recreational fishing and outdoor leisure market, is actively seeking to acquire an established bait and tackle shop business in Australia.

With experience in marine retail and regional tourism supply, the buyer is focused on a business that serves local anglers, travelling fishers, and seasonal boating customers.

The buyer is fully self-funded and ready to proceed immediately with the right opportunity.

TARGETED BUSINESS TYPES:

✦ Bait and tackle retailers offering rods, reels, lures, bait, and accessories

✦ Shops with licences to sell live or frozen bait and in-demand seasonal stock

✦ Locations offering advice, fishing reports, and tourism support for local anglers

ACQUISITION CRITERIA:

BUSINESS SIZE:

✦ Annual turnover between $300K and $2M

✦ Preference for established locations with loyal customer base and solid local reputation

✦ Both metro and coastal/regional sites considered

LOCATION PREFERENCES:

✦ Coastal towns, riverside hubs, or fishing holiday destinations

✦ Areas with boat ramps, caravan parks, and consistent tourism or weekend trade

✦ High visibility and foot traffic preferred

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

✦ Strong relationships with tackle distributors and bait suppliers

✦ Product mix tailored to local species and angling conditions

✦ Clean retail space, simple POS, and helpful staff highly regarded

✦ Online presence or click-and-collect options considered a bonus

FINANCIAL PARAMETERS:

✦ EBIT between $80K and $500K

✦ Verifiable financial records including seasonal turnover and bait margins

✦ Inventory clearly itemised with supplier terms available

BUYER PROFILE:

✦ Background in outdoor leisure retail and fishing tourism

✦ Fully self-funded and backed by a marketing and customer loyalty team

✦ Committed to preserving staff and community connections

✦ Open to growing through product range expansion or local event sponsorships

TRANSACTION APPROACH:

✦ Asset or share purchase depending on structure

✦ Discreet due diligence with minimal disruption

✦ Vendor transition period welcomed for local knowledge and handover

✦ Focused on client continuity and brand trust

VENDOR BENEFITS:

✦ Work with a buyer who understands fishing culture and bait supply logistics

✦ Fair, structured valuation based on stock, goodwill, and supplier history

✦ Seamless handover for customers and staff

✦ Optional continued involvement as advisor or casual team member if desired

CONNECT WITH THIS BUYER:

If you own or represent a bait and tackle shop that fits this profile, we welcome your confidential enquiry.

Our buyer is actively reviewing opportunities Australia-wide and ready to engage with serious vendors.

Please provide an overview of your stock, location, clientele, financial performance, and reason for sale. A member of our team will respond promptly.

This is your opportunity to transition your bait and tackle shop to a passionate buyer who values fishing, customer service, and long-term sustainability. Enquire today.