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Beach to Bay Grand Slam Fishing Tournament Oct. 1 – 28

Stinky’s Bait Shack is hosting their Fall Pompano Beach to Bay Grand Slam Fishing Tournament October 1 – October 28, 2023. The tournament has a new name and some of the rules have changed. Most notable is pompano has been added to redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. Registration starts September 15, 2023, at Stinky’s Bait Shack, 5960 W County Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. You can register in person, or by phone 850-622-2248 or online at www.StinkysBaitShop.com. Registration...

Youth fishing tournament on Lake DeFuniak Sept. 16

The City of DeFuniak Springs Police Department his hosting a kids fishing tournament on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 12 Noon along Lake DeFuniak. Meet at the amphitheater on Circle Drive. Ages 5 – 15 are welcome to sign up, and the event is free. Register your child by Aug. 30.  Registration will still be accepted after this date but trust us when we say you want them registered early. You can register using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/1ChJVed3jB...

Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo Sept. 22 – Oct. 8

Come out to Capt. Anderson’s Marina located at 5550 N Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 from September 22  – October 8, 2023 and be a part of the 3rd annual Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo. This tournament is a 3 weekend, 17-day event with 2 weigh ins daily from 10 am – 2 pm and 4 -7 pm.  This year will include 11 species of fish and 7 divisions with species tailored for each division. The PCB Fishing Rodeo...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 18

Fishing is good! Bay:  Heat is keeping some from getting outdoors, however bite still on with trout, black snapper, black drum, and redfish being caught. River: Shellcracker, bream, and catfish. Some fly fishing going on. Offshore. Everything is on fire! 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...

Red snapper season extension announced

On Aug. 11, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida is extending the already record 2023 recreational Gulf red snapper season by 17 days, adding every Friday through Saturday in September, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day to the previously announced season. The 2023 season now totals 87 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of red snapper. Those fishing from private recreational vessels in state and federal waters in the Gulf, and charter vessels without a federal reef...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 8

Fishing is good! Bay:  Heat is keeping some from getting outdoors, however trout, black snapper, black drum, and redfish being caught. River: Shellcracker, bream, and a few bass. Some fly fishing going on. Offshore. Everything is on fire! 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,...

Kids fishing tournament at Grayton Beach Aug. 26

Join Emerald Coast Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) for their annual CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach on Sat. Aug. 26, 2023. The event will be held at the Grayton Beach access at 284 Garfield St., Santa Rosa Beach from 12 – 4 p.m. This year, pre-registration online is required and the coast is $21.49. Register here: https://ccaflorida.org/event/south-walton-kids-fishing-tournament-2023/ There will be NO walk-ups allowed. Registration is limited to the first 200 kids ages 2-14. Kids...

Walton County fishing report for July 27

Fishing is good! Bay:  Trout, black snapper, black drum, and a few redfish. River: Shellcracker, bream, and a few bass. Offshore. Everything. 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 p.m. Sat.: 6...