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Walton county fishing report for Dec. 3

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Trout and redfish bite still on with light colored Gulp shrimp, 1/4 oz. jig heads, and tiny flukes. A few sheepshead being caught. River: Crappie biting on minnows! 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...

Walton county fishing report for Nov. 28

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area:  Trout and redfish bite still on with light colored Gulp shrimp, 1/4 oz. jig heads, and tiny flukes. River: Crappie bite is on. 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.:...

Professional angler speaks at newly founded senior fishing club in DeFuniak Springs

It’s not often a big fish is landed at the Life Enrichment Senior Center.  Last week one of the top 12 lady professional bass fishing anglers in the Women’s Bass Fishing Association was netted by the LESC Fishing Club to share her experiences of a lifetime in the world of hunting and fishing.  Retired from the Eglin Federal Credit union in 2003, Carolyn Poole began competing in bass tournaments the following year by fishing the Docie Memorial Bass Tournament in...

Walton county fishing report for Nov. 19

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Flounder bite winding down. Trout and red bite still on with light colored Gulf shrimp, 1/4 oz. jig heads, and tiny flukes. Mann’s Bait will be hosting a trout and bass seminar at Copeland’s Gun and Tackle on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 9 a.m. 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...

Florida lifetime sportsman license costs for youth reduced Nov. 24 – Dec. 31, 2014

On Nov. 13, 2014, Governor Rick Scott signed an executive order authorizing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to offer Lifetime Sportsman’s Licenses for Florida children and young adults at a greatly reduced cost. The license now costs up to $1000 but from Nov. 24 through Dec. 31, 2014, the price will be reduced to $500 for Florida residents who are 21-years-old and younger. The lifetime license covers saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing, hunting and most associated permits. Governor...

Walton county fishing report for Nov. 12

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Flounder bite is on with some catching with hook and line. Still trouts and reds along the causeway. River: Hybrids at the mouths of the river, and a few crappie 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,...

Walton county fishing report for Nov. 5

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Lots of small trout, small reds and some flounder being caught. Live shrimp, DOAs, and Berkley Gulp shrimp are the preferred baits. River: Hybrids at the mouths of the river, and a few crappie 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....