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Bay scallop season opens on June 28

Season runs through Sept. 24 It’s that time of year again to unfurl the dive flag, put a mask on and head to the coast to collect some bay scallops. The recreational season is open in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to 9 nautical miles) from the Pasco-Hernando county line to the west bank of the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County starting June 28. The season will remain open through Sept. 24, 2014 with the first day of...

Gulf recreational red snapper season opens May 24 in state waters

State water season runs through July 14 The recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters opens Saturday, May 24, and will remain open through July 14, a total of 52 days, closing July 15. This season was set at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting in April. Opening the season the Saturday before Memorial Day will provide recreational red snapper fishing opportunities through an important holiday weekend, helping attract more visitors and bringing economic benefits to...

14th Annual Choctawhatchee Bay Old Nick’s Speckled Trout Shootout May 24 – June 1, 2014

New this year – Ladies Division! Get ready for the 14th Annual Choctawhatchee Bay Old Nick’s Speckled Trout Shootout May 24-June 2, 2014. This great tournament has several divisions to enter! Adult and children’s divisions. Entry fee prior to tournament is $30. Entry fee during tournament is $35. No contestant may enter a fish in the same 24-hour period that their entry was paid. Entry fee must be paid at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant. PRIZE MONEY: 100% PAYBACK ON LARGEST 5...

Fishing off Grayton salt water report for May

By Capt. Larry Pentel, Dead Fish Charters It sure has been nice to leave the longsleeves in the closet and have to go buy more sunscreen. Seems like it took ’till the 1st of May for winter to finally give up trying this year. The fish are on the same schedule they have been for thousands of years and don’t seem to care about a little extra rain on any given day. Luckily for me and my anglers our finny...

Walton bay and river fishing report for May 14

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Lots of redfish of all sizes in the bay. Lots of small and some good size trout. Shoreline: Good but sporadic reports. River: 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 Store hours: Mon. –...

Walton bay, river, and bayou fishing report for May 7

Fishing is getting better! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Folks reeling in some speckled trout, some redfish in Basin Bayou, Hogtown Bayou and Alaqua. Causeway area pretty good. Shoreline: Great reports of  pompano being caught. River and mouth of the river still 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....

Choctawhatchee Catfish Round-up Tournament May 30-31

Businesses in the Caryville are are hosting a flathead catfish tournament from 4 p.m. on May 30 to Noon on May 31, 2014. The tournament will be held at the Choctawhatchee River at Caryville Landing on Hwy. 90. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. on May 31. 1st place: $750 2nd place: $500 3rd place: $250 $100 for the most total pounds of flathead and $100 1st place youth division. For information, contact Steve Herrington at (850) 624-9504 or Bobby...