Norris Outdoors.
Family-run bait, tackle, and boat-rental shop near Westport serving anglers and paddlers
The brief.
Norris Outdoors, trading as Norris's Bait and Tackle, has been family-owned and operated near Westport, Ontario since 1980, when it started in a home basement before expanding in the early 1990s and again around 2000. The shop occupies a building that was formerly the Bell School House, marked by a 12-foot fish sculpture built from over 2,000 painted beverage cans. It sells live bait, fishing tackle, hunting gear, outdoor apparel, and firearms from brands including Browning and Winchester. The business also rents a range of watercraft by the day, weekend, or week: 14- and 16-foot fishing boats with 9.9 to 60 hp motors, 18- and 20-foot pontoon boats, plus canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. Delivery may apply depending on location.
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Fishing Boat & Motor Rentals
For: Anglers and recreational boatersRentals of 14- and 16-foot fishing boats paired with motors from 9.9 hp up to a 60 hp Fish and Fun bowrider, available by the day, weekend, or week. Prices are quoted by phone; delivery may apply depending on location.
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Pontoon Boat Rentals
For: Groups and families18- and 20-foot pontoon boats available for daily, weekend, or weekly rental. Weekend and daily rates are provided by phone; delivery may apply depending on location.
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Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Boat Rentals
For: Paddlers and casual boatersHuman-powered watercraft including canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats rented by the day, weekend, or week. Pricing is not published online; call the shop for current rates and availability.
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Live Bait & Tackle
For: Local guides and visiting anglersLive bait, fishing tackle, and gear sold from the Westport-area shop. A core part of the business serving both local fishing guides and visiting anglers for over 40 years.
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Worth knowing.
- 01Family-owned and operated since 1980, starting from a home basement before expanding in the early 1990s and around 2000.Source ↗
- 02The shop occupies a building formerly the Bell School House and is marked by a 12-foot fish sculpture made from over 2,000 painted beverage cans, completed in 2000.Source ↗
- 03Boat rentals include 14- and 16-foot boats with 9.9 to 60 hp motors and 18- and 20-foot pontoon boats, by day, weekend, or week.Source ↗
- 04Store hours are Monday to Saturday 8am-5pm and Sunday 8am-4pm.Source ↗