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Walton County fishing report for Sept. 26

Fishing is great everywhere Choctawhatchee Bay: Great reports of folks catching fish everywhere. Redfish, trout is good, and flounder should be picking back up. Looks as though the fish are on the fall feed. Creeks/river: Folks catching crappie on the river. 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....

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 19

Fishing is great Choctawhatchee Bay: Great trout and hybrid catches at the mouth of the river. Flounder, mangrove snapper, some redfish and black drum as well. Creeks/river: Folks catching crappie on the river. 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...

Destin Fishing Rodeo Oct. 1 – 31

Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages. • Open everyday – Oct. 1 – 31st. • The Rodeo is FREE to angler’s fishing aboard a registered boat in the Rodeo. • Weigh-ins everyday on the docks at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Open to private and charter boats. • Fishing on pier bridge jetty is free for anglers 14 years and younger. 
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Walton County fishing report for Sept. 12

Fishing is great Choctawhatchee Bay: Great flounder catches in the Bay. Also black snapper redfish and a few trout. Creeks/river: Folks catching a good amount of hybrids along the mouth of the river. Shrimp with a cork on top or bait fish on the bottom. 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...

Dead River Landing open to the public

Last phase of improvements not yet completed One of the most popular boat accesses and hunting spots along the Choctawhatchee River now boasts significant improvements. Using a portion of a $231,000 trust fund from Northwest Florida Water Management District, along with a labor/equipment agreement with Walton County, Dead River Landing now offers seven RV sites, two pavilions and two portable toilets; along with an improved boat ramp, board walk and platform at the water’s edge. ADA access parking is also...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 5

Fishing is great Choctawhatchee Bay: Great flounder catches along the bridge. Also good redfish getting reeled in. Creeks/river: Folks catching a good amount of hybrids along the mouth of the river. Shrimp with a cork on top or bait fish on the bottom. Hunting: Folks are warming up for bow season. Copeland’s has some new Bowtechs now in stock. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists...

License-free saltwater fishing fun Saturday, Sept. 1

Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? Get out on the water and experience some of Florida’s finest fishing. Saltwater recreational anglers can fish without a recreational fishing license on Sept. 1 as part of the state’s license-free fishing days. “Florida’s license-free fishing days are an excellent opportunity to share the fun, excitement and togetherness of a fishing trip with the entire family. This also is a great time for experienced anglers to introduce friends to the sport,...