Fishing

Category

Walton County fishing report for July 6

Black drum, redfish and flounder in the bay, red snapper in the Gulf! Salt: The bite is still on for red snapper and fishing is great! Folks are catching their limit in no time. Also reeling in some king mackerel a few triggerfish, vermillion and white snappers. Lots of herring along the shoreline. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught along with speckled trout and black...

Walton County fishing report for June 29

Black drum, redfish and flounder in the bay! Salt: The bite is still on for red snapper and fishing is great! Also reeling in some king mackerel a few triggerfish, vermillion and white snappers. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught, not as many trout. Reeling them in with Berkley Gulp bait and shrimp. Large black drum being caught along the causeway and ship in the...

Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament and 40/40 Shootout July 6-10

Billfish tournament reels in the big ones Head over to Bay Point in Panama City for the Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament and 40/40 Shootout July 6-10. The 5-day tournament also includes Al Hubbard Kid’s Fishing Experience, a Sponsor Village, “Taste of the Town” – with great, fresh seafood from local restaurants and artists colony. Head over on Saturday for the weigh ins and festivities. For more information, go to: http://www.baypointbillfish.com/index.cfm 2011 Schedule of Events Public Parking is available daily...

Walton County fishing report for June 23

Black drum in the bay! Salt: The bite is on for red snapper! A bit spotty on king mackerel. W., S.W. winds built up the surf, this should pass after this front comes through. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught, not as many trout. Reeling them in with Berkley Gulp bait and shrimp. Large black drum being caught along the causeway and ship in the...

Walton County fishing report for June 15

Lots of folks fishing everywhere, and it is great! Salt: Short season for red snapper is open and folks are catching their limits. A few king mackerel, some triggerfish, vermillion snapper and red grouper. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Redfish has been through the roof! Reeling them in with Berkley Gulp bait and shrimp. Bull sharks and hard head catfish in the bay too. River:  Be careful out there,...

License-free saltwater fishing on Father’s Day weekend

Take dad saltwater fishing for Father’s Day! Father’s Day is just around the corner, and one great way to celebrate is by planning a fishing trip off of the waters of Florida.  So if it has been awhile since you last wet a hook, or if it is something you’ve always wanted to try, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has provided a great opportunity to get dads and their families out on the water. You won’t need...

Walton County fishing report for June 8

Fishing is great, river is very low! Salt: Short season for red snapper is open and folks are catching their limits in no time! Big ones! Bay: Redfish has been through the roof! Lots of bait fish out there too – mullet and menhaden. Trout has backed down a bit. River:  Be careful out there, the river is very low. Folks are catching shellcracker and catfish in the deep holes. We need some rain! Danny Copeland wants to remind folks...

Walton County Sheriff’s Office hosts free youth camp June 20-24

Students experience an action-packed week-long camp The Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches are hosting a week-long camp designed to bolster safety and fun on the Florida Youth Ranches property across from Maude Saunders Elementary School in DeFuniak Springs. “This event teaches children the importance of teamwork and patience,” said Sgt. Danny Garner. “The free weeklong camp also focused on safety and self-esteem building.” The action-packed, fun filled five-day camp is offered to students ages six...