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Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo Sept. 22 – Oct. 8

Come out to Capt. Anderson’s Marina located at 5550 N Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 from September 22  – October 8, 2023 and be a part of the 3rd annual Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo. This tournament is a 3 weekend, 17-day event with 2 weigh ins daily from 10 am – 2 pm and 4 -7 pm.  This year will include 11 species of fish and 7 divisions with species tailored for each division. The PCB Fishing Rodeo...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 18

Fishing is good! Bay:  Heat is keeping some from getting outdoors, however bite still on with trout, black snapper, black drum, and redfish being caught. River: Shellcracker, bream, and catfish. Some fly fishing going on. Offshore. Everything is on fire! Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331...

Red snapper season extension announced

On Aug. 11, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida is extending the already record 2023 recreational Gulf red snapper season by 17 days, adding every Friday through Saturday in September, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day to the previously announced season. The 2023 season now totals 87 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of red snapper. Those fishing from private recreational vessels in state and federal waters in the Gulf, and charter vessels without a federal reef...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 8

Fishing is good! Bay:  Heat is keeping some from getting outdoors, however trout, black snapper, black drum, and redfish being caught. River: Shellcracker, bream, and a few bass. Some fly fishing going on. Offshore. Everything is on fire! Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S, Freeport,...

Kids fishing tournament at Grayton Beach Aug. 26

Join Emerald Coast Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) for their annual CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach on Sat. Aug. 26, 2023. The event will be held at the Grayton Beach access at 284 Garfield St., Santa Rosa Beach from 12 – 4 p.m. This year, pre-registration online is required and the coast is $21.49. Register here: https://ccaflorida.org/event/south-walton-kids-fishing-tournament-2023/ There will be NO walk-ups allowed. Registration is limited to the first 200 kids ages 2-14. Kids...

Walton County fishing report for July 27

Fishing is good! Bay:  Trout, black snapper, black drum, and a few redfish. River: Shellcracker, bream, and a few bass. Offshore. Everything. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S, Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat.: 6...

Spiny lobster season starts soon

July 22, 2023 – The 2023 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational mini-season on July 26 and 27, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2024. Learn more about bag limits, size limits, where to harvest and other regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on “Recreational Regulations” and “Lobster,” under the “Crabs, Lobster and other Shellfish” tab. If you plan to lobster in the Keys, another great resource is the Monroe...

Walton County fishing report for July 13

Fishing is good! Bay: Redfish, a few small trout, a good amount of black snapper, and black drum along with batifish. River: Shellcracker, catfish and a few bass. A bit muddy from the rain. Offshore. Everything. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S, Freeport, Florida 32439...