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Walton county fishing report for Sept. 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Redfish bite is through the roof. Not too many trout, however a few flounder being caught. River: bass and hybrids at the mouths of the river. Try fishing with a cane pole with shrimp. Make it a game like the old timers do. 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....

Wounded Warriors enjoy a weekend of fishing at Live Oak Landing

Weekend getaway brings camaraderie and relaxation to elite group of soldiers Local fisherman and Wounded Warrior Mark McDuffie of Wounded Warrior Fishing and his partner Jeep Sullivan of Jeep Sullivan’s Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures have teamed up to create special events to benefit wounded warriors. The two combine both fishing and hunting opportunities in great environments that foster new friendships and camaraderie. On Sept. 26 and 27, 2014 McDuffie and Sullivan hosted eight Wounded Warriors and their families for a...

Anglers reel in the fish at the Choctawhatchee Bayfest and Nick’s Chicks fishing tournament

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant hosted two fishing tournaments in conjunction with the Freeport Bayfest on Sept. 20, 2014. A variety of fish were caught in the Choctawhatchee Bay and weighed in at Hammock Bay Sports Complex in Freeport. There were 21 registered participants in the ladies tournament and 13 in the Choctawhatchee Bayfest tournament. Contestants competed for total weight of two speckled trout and one redfish, all species combined weight, and mystery stringer division. There was also a junior division. Standings...

Walton county fishing report for Sept. 11

Fishing has never been better! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Redfish bite is through the roof. All sizes, all baits, shrimp, Berkley Gulp, Johnson spoons. River: bass and hybrids at the mouths of the river and creeks. Get out there! 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,...

Learn surf fishing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 19

Time: 9 – 11 a.m. State Park Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can catch from the beach. Fishing gear is optional as the park has fishing gear to use. This program will take place at the beach access, park in the day use parking area and catch the 9...

Freeport Choctawhatchee BayFest fishing tournament September 20

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant is hosting a fishing tournament in conjunction with the Freeport Bayfest on Sept. 20. Entry fee is $50 per angler and the weight in location is at Hammock Bay Sports Complex in Freeport. TOURNAMENT TIME: Safe light in the Choctawhatchee Bay, morning of September 20, 2014. Tournament will end at 4 p.m. WEIGH-INS:  3 – 4 p.m. *NO FISH WILL BE WEIGHED BEFORE 3 p.m. SPECIES: Speckled Trout, Redfish, and all other freshwater/saltwater fish species that are...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 26

Fishing has never been better! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Redfish and trout good bites. Early morning or early evening seems to be a mix of best bites. River: You name it, catfish, bass, shellcracker, warmouth, bluegill or bottom fishing with earthworms. Get out there! 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...