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Dead River Landing park improvements near completion

New parking area, camp sites and camping areas By Jeffrey Powell DeFuniak Springs Herald Thanks in large part to a $175,000 grant from the Northwest Florida Water Management District the Dead River Landing has received several much needed improvements recently and is scheduled to re-open within the week. A popular fishing and hunting access to the Choctawhatchee River, Dead River Landing has been used by locals and visitors alike for many years. During hunting season it is common to have...

Walton County fishing report for Mar. 21

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching some flounder along the causeway, also a few reds in the shallow water. A bit early, but folks are already setting crab traps. Creeks/river: Folks are catching bream finally on the river along with a few 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 Shop 17290...

Four license-free fishing days in Florida start April 7

Freshwater: April 7 and June 9  Saltwater: June 2 and Sept. 1 Grab your fishing rods and tackle box. It’s almost time – April 7 – to take advantage of the first of four license-free fishing days scheduled for this summer in Florida. The days are perfect chances for parents, who don’t yet have a license, to take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to the recreational pursuit without having to purchase a license. The Florida...

Walton County fishing report for Mar. 14

Fishing is through the roof! Surf: Redfish, some pompano, whiting and even sheepshead being caught. Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout is through the roof. Large trout 26″ and up being caught. Creeks/river: Crappie is good, folks are gearing up for bream fishing. Hunting: Turkeys are gobbling. Copeland’s has just received their Mathew’s shipment today. Head on over and check out their bows. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and...

Legendary Marine hosting fishing seminars and boat demos Mar. 24

Demo SKEETER boats and get fishing tips from pros Legendary Marine, the Gulf Coast’s largest boat dealership and multi-year winner of top boat dealer sales and service awards, has recently brought SKEETER Saltwater boats aboard to join its extensive new product line-up, To celebrate the launch of SKEETER to the market, Legendary Marine is hosting an action-packed day of free fishing events at its Destin, FL headquarters location on Saturday, March 24, from 11:30 – 4 p.m. The event kicks...

FWC seeking angler assistance in tarpon study

Tarpon genetics study ongoing    By Stan Kirkland, FWC This week I had the good fortune to attend a half-day workshop on tarpon biology and management at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint. There were several speakers but I particularly wanted to hear the comments of Dr. Kathryn Guindon, a research scientist  with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg. There were probably 30 people in attendance, including tarpon fishing...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Feb. 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Redfish and trout being caught. Creeks/river: Bass are thinking about going on the beds. Trout, stripers, hybrids are strong near the mouth of the river. Hunting: Turkeys are gobbling. Copeland’s is now a Mathews dealer! 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 Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport,...