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Free women’s and adult saltwater fishing clinics in Panama City Beach July 28, 29

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic on July 28 and an Adult Saltwater Fishing Clinic on July 29, both in Panama City Beach. The free, day-long clinics are from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at St. Andrews State Park, 4607 State Park Lane. Advance registration is required. To register, go to MyFWC.com, click on “Calendar” and select “Fishing Clinics – Adult and Women’s” from the drop-down menu “All Categories.” If you...

Hook and line mullet fishing in the Choctawhatchee Bay estuaries

By J.B. Hillard DeFuniak Springs resident, member of the Bent Rod Fishing Club Mullet (Mugil cephalus) also known as striped mullet are found throughout the state of Florida in coastal rivers, tidal creeks, bays, estuaries and along sandy beaches. Because they feed primarily on algae, detritus and other tiny marine invertebrates, catching mullet is typically done with a cast net. Reeling in with a hook and line requires a great deal of patience. The small fish weigh typically between 1-3...

Tripletail and sheepshead changes effective July 1

Several changes to the management of tripletail and sheepshead go into effect July 1, including: Tripletail: The minimum size limit will increase to 18 inches total length. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) recreational and commercial regulations for this species will extend into federal waters (including only allowing the use of hook-and-line gear and the new size limit). Learn more about tripletail regulations at MyFWC.com/Fishing by clicking on “Saltwater Fishing.” Sheepshead: The recreational bag limit will be lowered...

Walton County fishing report for June 18

Fishing is good Bay: Trout bites, redfish all sizes, large mouth bass also in the bay. Inshore: Great fishing with a mixed bag of everything including red snapper, trigger fish biting on worms (yes worms!). River: River is high, good catfish bites. 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....

Walton County fishing report for June 6

Fishing is good Bay: Trout bite picking up a little bit. A few redifh. Offshore: Great fishing with a mixed bag of everything including bonita, red snapper, kings. Ponds: Bass and bream. 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:...

Recreational red snapper season June 11 – July 20 in Gulf state and federal waters

The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 21. This year and next year are unique compared to previous years in that Florida’s Gulf recreational red snapper season applies to harvest from both state and federal waters. Anglers fishing from private recreational boats will need to have their recreational saltwater fishing license (unless exempt) and will need to have Gulf Reef Fish Angler on their...

Kids fishing workshop at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 16

CANCELLED Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and other organizations on June 16, 2018 for a Kids Fishing Workshop from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kids along with their parents will work their way through fun, interactive stations that allow them to learn about fish, ways to fish, places to fish, how to fish and how to minimize any negative impact on the environment while fishing.  The first 200 kids to check in will receive their own mini tackle set. ...