The shed stands just off a quiet back road, weathered wood and hand-lettered signs. There’s the soft scrape of boots on gravel, buckets in hand, even before sunrise.
What to Expect:
🐟 Fresh live bait stocked daily, shiners and nightcrawlers
💸 Honor-system cash box and friendly instructions for self-service
🛒 Full self-serve—stop any time, follow the posted steps
☎️ Owner often reachable by phone or text for quick help
🏠 This is a true local spot, not a full tackle shop
Important Information:
✔ Self-service only—no staff on site most of the time
✔ Wheelchair accessible parking lot; shed floor is level, but space is limited
✔ Call ahead for special bait requests or unusual hours
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🌑 Early Risers: The shed is truly 24/7—first light and after-dusk pickups are common before and after work.
📱 Quick Text Tip: If you need something special or odd hours, text the posted number—owner often responds right away.
🪣 BYOB (Bucket): Bring your own bait bucket, but a loaner may be available inside if you forget.
🎣 Quick Stop: Cash only, so bring small bills. Honor box is checked daily but there’s no change.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Regulars appreciate the always-stocked live bait, easy honor system setup, and the no-nonsense experience. Reports call out the owner’s responsiveness to calls and texts, plus how the shed is rarely out of product. New anglers find the posted instructions clear, and more than one mentioned leaving with a bucket and catching fish soon after. The only knocks are the limited tackle selection—this is a bait stop, not a gear shop. No wait times to speak of, even in prime season.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Best TimeS TO visit
Aim for early morning, before 8:00 AM, for freshest bait—rarely crowded at any hour. Shed is well-stocked year-round.
