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FWC takes action on snapper, grouper

It’s official, Oct. 1-21 red snapper season is on! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved an Oct. 1-21 supplemental recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters for 2013 and eliminated a Feb. 1 – March 31 closure affecting several species of grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters and a Nov. 1 – March 31 recreational season closure for vermilion snapper in Atlantic state waters. The elimination changes go into effect before the scheduled closures...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 4

Fishing good in a few places Choctawhatchee Bay: Water in the bay still cloudy. Good bites along the causeways – Mid Bay, Hwy. 331, Hathaway. A few trout are biting.  Heard the dark of the the moon September flounders are heading for the shallows and the morning bite is on. Creeks/river: Catfish, a few bass bites. 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...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 28

Fishing good in a few places Choctawhatchee Bay: A few trout are biting. Redfish bite has picked up around Hogtown Bayou, Sandestin and Mid-Bay bridge, biting on an assortment of bait. Creeks/river: Catfish. 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...

Tarpon, bonefish become catch-and-release only beginning Sept. 1

Two premier recreational fisheries will soon have new protections in place, a measure aimed at ensuring that tarpon and bonefish’s economic and fishing value remain for generations to come. Tarpon and bonefish become catch-and-release only fisheries beginning Sept. 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved these proactive management measures at its June 12 meeting in Lakeland. The catch-and-release proposal was adopted in recognition of the fact that the economic and fishing values of bonefish and tarpon greatly...

Saltwater license free fishing day Sept. 1

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced a saltwater license-free fishing day for September 1, 2013. On this day, Florida residents and visitors can experience Florida’s unique saltwater fishing opportunities first hand without being required to have a recreational saltwater fishing license. FWC will consider adding four additional license-free fishing days to the calendar at the Sept. 5 meeting in Pensacola. If approved, there will be two more saltwater and two more freshwater license-free fishing days before the end...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 22

Fishing good in a few places Choctawhatchee Bay: Water is muddy, however a few of the clear locations some nice bites. A few trout bites if you are fishing on top of their heads. Sheepshead in clear places. Destin or near the Hathaway bridge. Some black snapper and a few reds. Believe it or not, a few bass bites near the 331 bridge. Creeks/river: Catfish. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where...

Learn a new hobby at free Women’s Fishing Clinic in Panama City Beach Sept. 7

Learn the skills to successfully cast your line into the sea by attending the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Women’s Fishing Clinic in Panama City Beach on Saturday, Sept. 7. Participants will not only take home a lifelong hobby, they will leave with a new appreciation for the marine environment. They will learn the basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills, safety and the vulnerability of Florida’s marine ecosystems in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. The free, day-long...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 14

Fishing is good Choctawhatchee Bay: Trout bite is dying down, redfish bite still fair and the sheepshead are starting to bite. Creeks/river: Catfish. Offshore: Folks are reeling in everything when they can get. Grouper, snapper and more. 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...