May 16, 2017

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Choctawhatchee Catfish tournament June 2-3

The 5th annual Choctawhatchee Catfish Roundup will be held June 2 at 4 p.m. and ends June 3th at 12 Noon. The tournament will be held at the Choctawhatchee River Caryville Landing on Hwy. 90. $50 entry fee per person with 1st place – $1000, 2nd place – $500, and 3rd place – $250. $100 for the most total weight of flathead catfish, $100 1st place youth division. For more information, contact Steve Herrington at (850) 624-9504 or Dustin Green...

Marina Village hosting open house in Freeport May 20

Marina Village at LaGrange Bayou is hosting an open house on Sat. May 20 from 1 – 5 p.m. They will have food, music, vendors, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Come and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful view and learn about services offered. Marina Village will accepting donations of $8.00 per tray of shrimp boil (A generous portion Shrimp, Sausage, Potatoes and Corn) and $2.50 for cheeseburger or $1.50 for hot dogs. Beverages can be purchased in the ship’s store....

Day use entrance fees waived at Grayton Beach and Topsail Hill Preserve State Parks May 29 – Sept. 4

Walton County, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Grayton Beach State Park and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation and Parks are teaming up to provide parking at no-charge for summer beach goers between May 29 to Sept. 4, 2017. Starting on May 29, regular day-use admission fees will be waived for public entrance to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Grayton Beach State Park through a reimbursement program administered by Visit South Walton (VSW). The arrangement will...

Walton County fishing report for May 10

Fishing is good Bay: Big redfish and trout bites for anyone who gets out there. River: A few good bass bites. Reports of  7 -8 lbs. Creeks: Report of more than one black tip shark spotted in Four-Mile Creek in Freeport. 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....

Destin lionfish tournament May 20, 21

Discovery Dive World of Valparaiso is hosting their third annual Lionfish Derby May 20, 21, 2017. Co-hosted by “Under Pressure,” the weigh-ins will be held at Legendary Marina in Destin. Cash prizes totaling more than $1,000 are in three categories: team, individual, active duty, plus random drawings for prizes. There will also be dinner buffets will be held at LuLu’s. Entry fee is $35. Register by May 6 to receive tournament t-shirt. Mandatory captains meeting will be held at Discover...

Benefit fish fry and outdoor movie night in DeFuniak Springs May 19

Date/time: Friday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. A free movie night will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Yard Amphitheatre on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. This is the culmination of a full day of exciting events in the Lake Yard including a fishing tournament and a benefit fish fry. Friday activities are a lead up to Lakefest which kicks off Saturday morning, May 20, at 7 a.m. The special feature film will...

Walton County fishing report for May 3

Fishing is good Bay: Good redfish and trout bites for anyone who gets out there. Pinfish have moved into the bay. River: River is down, catfish bite has picked up. Also bass in the river and bayous. 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...