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Stinky’s Fish Camp’s annual pompano tournament March 31 – May 5

Kickoff party and anniversary celebration March 30 Stinky’s Fish Camp will host the 14th Annual Pompano Tournament kickoff party and their 17th Anniversary celebration on March 30th at Stinky’s Bait Shack. The fishing tournament will be held from March 31 – May 5, 2024. The Stinky’s Pompano Tournament is the longest running fishing tournament in Walton County. The tournament registers over 150 participants – ranging from recreational fisher folks to professionals – locals and visitors alike. The tournament spans over...

Walton County fishing report for March 5

River: Fishing is good, catfish, crappie, and bass being caught. Bay: A few redfish, and trout. Turkeys are starting to gobble. 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 WINTER Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 5 a.m. – 4 p.m. SAT: 5...

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 26

Surf:  A few whiting being caught. River: River still a bit muddy, however, some crappie, bass, and a few catfish. Bay: a few small redfish, some sheepshead and black drum. 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 WINTER Store hours: Mon....

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 15

Surf:  A few whiting being caught. River: River on the rise again, a some crappie being caught. Deer are in rut. 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 WINTER Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 5 a.m. – 4 p.m. SAT: 5...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 24

Bay:  A few redfish being caught. Pond fishing: Some reports of bream and bass. Deer starting to go into rut. 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 WINTER Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 5 a.m. – 4 p.m. SAT: 5 A.M....

Artificial reef and lionfish workshops in Fort Walton Beach Feb. 7 – 8

Florida Sea Grant is hosting artificial reef and lionfish workshops on Wed. Feb. 7 and Thurs. Feb 8, 2024 at the Destin- Ft. Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. The workshops will be held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The meetings will bring together managers, scientists, anglers and divers and others to discuss new research, statewide initiatives, and regional updates across Florida’s Northwest region. The Artificial Reef Workshop will take place on Wednesday, February 7 followed by the Lionfish...

Walton County fishing report for Dec. 11

Fishing is good! Bay:  Great speckled trout bites. River: A good bit of catfish being caught, some 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 WINTER Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 5 a.m. – 4 p.m. SAT: 5 A.M. – 3...

Walton County fishing report for Nov. 27

Fishing is good! Bay:  Great speckled trout bites, sheepshead, and black drum. River: A good bit of large catfish being caught, some bass. 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 WINTER Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 5 a.m. – 4 p.m....