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Gulf red snapper recreational harvest season to reopen June 1

Season open until July 24 The recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida reopens on June 1.  The harvest season is scheduled to remain open until July 24 this year. Anglers may take two red snapper daily from Gulf waters during the open season; however, the captain and crew of for-hire vessels in the Gulf may not keep the recreational bag limit.  The minimum-size limit for recreational red snapper in the Gulf is 16...

Walton County fishing report for May 27

Fishing is great and large fish being caught everywhere! Fresh: River is great, large fish being caught left and right. Bream, shellcracker and blue gill Bay: The bay is over the top right now with lots of large speckled trout, redfish, blues and ladyfish Saltwater: Inshore – Still quite a bit of pompano being caught. Offshore – A mix bag of everything being caught. Note: Currently Walton County off shore waters are offering great fishing opportunities with no effects from...

A great day of fishing on Lake DeFuniak

Fun for the entire family was on tap May 22 The Kiwanis Club of De Funiak Springs hosted “Take A Kid Fishing” catch and release event on May 22 on Lake De Funiak. Prizes were awarded for a good catch in various categories. Fishing was open to boys and girls ages 5-13. Other activities included sack races, fishing instructions and demonstrations and concession stands....

Florida state wide bass tournament offering million dollar bounty

To encourage bass anglers to catch and properly report the next Florida state record bass, Bounty Fishing is hosting a million dollar bass bounty Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin by Bob Wattendorf Many of you know about the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Florida Black Bass Management plan.  In fact many of you have taken the opportunity to provide input via surveys at fishing shows, fishing club meetings or other venues. That information, along with scientific information about bass...

Walton County fishing report for May 19

Fishing is great everywhere! Fresh: River is great, fish being caught left and right. Bass being caught in the creeks and ponds Bay: The bay is over the top right now with lots of speckled trout and redfish. Top water lures for trout are taking off! Saltwater: Inshore – Still quite a bit of pompano being caught. Offshore – A mix bag of everything being caught. Note: Currently Walton County off shore waters are offering great fishing opportunities with no...

Save money and buy hunting and fishing licenses before July 1

Buy now and beat price increase There will be an increase in the cost of some of Florida’s hunting and saltwater fishing permits, beginning July 1.  If sportsmen act now, however, they can beat the price increase. On July 1, 2010, the cost of a turkey permit will go up from $5 to $10 for Florida residents and from $100 to $125 for nonresidents.  In addition, Florida waterfowl permits will increase as well, from $3 to $5. The cost of...

Walton County fishing report for May 12

Fishing is great everywhere, offshore, inshore, steams and ponds Fresh: River is finally coming down and folks are catching bream. Bass being caught in the creeks. Bluegill on flies and bass on the ponds and lakes. Bay: The south side of the bay is hot right now with lots of speckled trout and redfish Saltwater: Inshore – pompano being caught.  Sand fleas for bait are showing up. Offshore – Large king and Spanish mackerel are everywhere. A mix bag of...

Take a kid Fishing Day at Lake DeFuniak May 22

Enjoy family fun and fishing at the Lakeyard 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Kiwanis Club is hosting “Take A Kid Fishing” catch and release event at they Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs on May 22. Great family fun, fellowship and prizes awarded for a good catch in various categories. Fishing is open to boys and girls ages 5-13. First 50 kids to register without their own pole get free bamboo pole. ‘Bait Shop’ sponsored by Walton County officials. Meet at...