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Time to get crackin’; spiny lobster seasons starts July 26

The 2017 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational sport season July 26 and 27, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2018. Planning on catching some of these tasty crustaceans? Here is what you need to know before you go. Where to harvest Know where you can go. Lobster harvest is always prohibited in Everglades National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Biscayne Bay-Card Sound Spiny Lobster Sanctuary,...

Walton county fishing report for July 19

Fishing is good Bay: Temperature is up, but big redfish and small to decent size trout being caught. Shrimp getting bigger. River: A bit muddy. Bass, catfish, and bream being caught. Gulf: A mixed bag of fish being caught from shore with shrimp and sand fleas. 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...

Walton County fishing report for July 12

Fishing is good Bay: Temperature is up but we still have live shrimp available. Lots of redfish, a few trout, a few tarpon, and ladyfish. River: Flathead and blue catfish being caught. 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:...

Walton County fishing report for July 7

Fishing is good Bay: Temperature is up but we still have live shrimp available. Report of pompano caught in the Bay. Big redfish and small trout being caught along with a variety of fish. River: Flathead and blue catfish being caught. Ponds: Bluegill, bass and catfish. 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...

Walton County fishing report for June 28

Fishing is good Bay: Still great reports of big trout. Shrimp on the small side. River: Still high and muddy. 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. – 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 6 a.m. –...

Scallopers get ready, more waters open for harvest starting July 1

NOTE: SEASON OPENING POSTPONED. Learn more here Season in St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County will be July 25 through Sept. 10 State waters from the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County through the Pasco/Hernando county line will be open for scalloping starting July 1. A span of waters in the middle from the Fenholloway River in Taylor County to the Suwannee River in Dixie County opened earlier this month on June 16 and will close on...

Area residents seek return of traditional fishing spots on U.S. Hwy. 331 causeway

Freeport resident and avid fisherman Steve Underwood wants his old fishing spots back and he is not alone. Before the U.S. Hwy. 331 bridge construction, several popular fishing spots along the causeway north of the bridge offered a variety of locations to reel in a fish and launch a boat. Although happy about the new Thomas Pilcher Park on the southern end, it’s not a location where the fish are always biting according to Underwood. “The fishermen in this area...

Anglers can take advantage of more Gulf red snapper fishing starting June 16

Friday, June 16, begins the first weekend of an additional 39-day season for recreational red snapper fishing in Gulf federal waters and changes to the state season. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced these expanded fishing opportunities today, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) followed with an executive order setting the updated season in state waters. The 39-day season is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Friday, June 16, through Monday, Sept. 4. Also included are Monday...