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Lionfish tournament in Destin May 7

Discovery Dive World is hosting their annual Lionfish Derby on Sat., May 7. Co-Hosted by charter Under Pressure, weigh-ins will be at Legendary Marina in Destin. Dinner buffet will be available after at Lulu’s (right down the dock). $1,000 Cash Prize to the team winner in four (4) categories: Team, Individual, Active Duty, Biggest Lionfish. Random drawings for prizes to every shooter that harvests at least one Lionfish for weigh-in. Entry Fee: $25. The first 20 to enter will receive...

Redfish regulations changing, FWC wants to hear what you think

At its April 13 meeting in Jupiter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a measure to lower the recreational red drum daily bag limit in the northwest red drum management zone (Escambia County through Fred Howard Park near Pasco County) from two fish to one fish per person. This change will go into effect Sunday, May 1. The daily bag limit is also one in the southwest management zone, which means after this change is effective, the...

2016 Gulf recreational red snapper state season set

 At its April 13 meeting in Jupiter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set the 2016 recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters. The 2016 season will open Saturdays and Sundays in May starting May 7. On May 28, the season will open continuously through July 10. Finally, the season will reopen for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, and on Labor Day. This would provide for a 78-day season in Gulf state...

Walton County fishing report for April 13

Fishing is good Bay: Some trout, slowed down a bit. Good redfish bites along with some black drum reports. Surf: Good pompano bites despite lack of sand fleas. Still catching on shrimp and frozen fleas when available. 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...

License free freshwater fishing April 1 – 2

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), has approved eight license-free fishing days this year, two of which are coming up this weekend. On April 2 – 3, residents and visitors can go freshwater fishing in Florida without the state-required license. “License-free holidays are a perfect opportunity to introduce novice anglers and out-of-towners to the world’s best fisheries, perpetuating the sport for generations to come. Fishing is a fun activity the whole family can do together, and we are grateful to...

Walton County fishing report for March 30

Fishing is good Bay: Finally a good trout bite on. Some small, but some keepers too. Still a bit of redfish bite as well. Ponds best fishing. River is high again, however those going out on with catfish. Surf: A few pompano, not many. 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...

South Walton Kids fishing tournament in Grayton Beach April 24

Date/time: Sunday, April 24, 12 – 4 p.m. Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual CCA Kid’s Fishing Tournament April 24. Registration will be on the back deck of the Red Bar in Santa Rosa Beach and then let the fishing commence. For the first 150 anglers entered, there will be rod and reel combos provided by Fish Florida, bait and rigs provided by Yellowfin Ocean Sports, tournament shirts provided by Samuel Taylor Homes & Luke & Blues and beach...

Walton County fishing report for March 10

Fishing is good Bay: Redfish on the small end, some sheepshead, trout, white trout along the causeway. River: Some catfish, crappie. 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. – 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 6 a.m....