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Thomas Pilcher Park along Clyde B. Wells Bridge now open

The Thomas Pilcher Park along the Clyde B. Wells Bridge (U.S. Hwy. 331) is now open. Amenities of the park include: • 380 ft. fishing pier • Four boat ramps • Five 55 ft. docks along the boat ramps • Two 24’ x 24’ picnic shelters • Restrooms • Fishing platforms • Scenic overlooks • Western scenic walkway/bike path • Parking for 21 boat trailers and 69 spaces for other vehicles • ADA access The park is named after Thomas...

Walton County fishing report for April 5

Fishing is good Bay: Redfish and trout being caught. An area guide reeled in a weakfish native to the Atlantic in the bay near Destin. River: Crappie, shellcracker, and 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 hours: Mon. –...

Walton County fishing report for March 24

Fishing is good Bay: Slot sized and small redfish being caught. Trout slot and small as well. River: Bass and crappie being caught. Crappie carrying eggs. 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. –...

Walton County fishing report for March 16

Fishing is good Bay: Redfish caught seem to be oversized or undersized. A few sheepshead being caught. Shore: Spotty pompano bites. River: River beginning to clear up north. Crappie, bream, and bass being caught. 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...

Walton County fishing report for March 1

Fishing is good Bay: A mixed bag of undersized and oversized fish. Good redfish bites and sheepshead. One report of two 20″ caught. Shore: Spotty pompano bites along with whiting and redfish. Hunting: Deer season went out with a whimper. 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...

Rocky Bayou State Park hosting fishing classes each Saturday in March

Date: Saturdays March 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm Join Bass Pro Shops every Saturday during March of 2017 for a unique opportunity to take a fishing class at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. Participants please meet at the boat ramp at 8:00 am where we they demonstrate the proper techniques for using a cast net to catch bait. Afterwards, they will walk over to a nearby pavilion where there is a small strip of...

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 22

Fishing is good Bay: Still a good trout bite going on along with  sheepshead reports.   Shore: Redfish and pompano reports. Hunting: Primitive weapon season open just in time for rut. 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 County fishing report for Feb. 15

Fishing is good Bay: Still a good trout bite going on along with more sheepshead reports. River: Great reports of bass biting and crappie starting to bite. Shore: A few reports of pompano. Hunting: Primitive weapon season opening just in time for rut. 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...