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Walton county fishing report for June 10

Fishing is good! Bay: Good redfish bite although on the small side, a few trout biting, and a few flounder gigging. Plenty of live bait shrimp in cool pockets. River: Catfish bite on, along with bass, shellcracker, and bream. River levels been up and down. 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...

Four license-free fishing days in June

Four license-free fishing days in June for Florida residents and visitors. The license-free fishing weekends are: Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, saltwater recreational fishing license requirement will be waived. Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, freshwater recreational fishing license requirement will be waived. The four days in June are a part of the eight total license-free fishing days the FWC offers each year. All bag limits, seasons and size restrictions apply on these dates. To learn more about license-free fishing days,...

Bayside fishing clinics at Kellogg Park in June, July, and August

Dates/time: June 5, 19, July 2, 16, 30, Aug. 6 – 3 – 5 p.m. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, announces the summer season of its popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. This educational eco-adventure takes you to Kellogg Park, a newly established park, off Chat Holley Road to learn fishing techniques about fishing on the Choctawhatchee Bay. You will fish from the park and in the water to get a...

New Florida record blue catfish weighed in at Choctawhatchee River tournament May 30

A new Florida record weight blue catfish was weighed in during the Choctawhatchee Catfish Roundup tournament in Caryville, Florida on May 30, 2015. The 3rd annual tournament was hosted by the Ponce de Leon Masonic Lodge #157, and sponsored in part by the Holmes County Tourist Development Council. The proceeds benefitted the Patsy Byrd Memorial Scholarship program. 88 entries competed May 29 and May 30, 2015. Weigh ins were held at the Choctawhatchee River Caryville Landing off of Hwy. 90. Bill...

Learn surf fishing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 5

Date/time: Friday June 5th, 1 – 2:30 pm Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can catch from the beach. Fishing gear is optional, the park has fishing gear. This program will take place at the Beach Access, park in the Day Use parking area and catch the 1:00pm Tram to...

Walton county fishing report for May 27

Fishing is good! Bay: Good trout and redfish bite in the bay. River: Shellcracker, bass, and bream biting on popping bugs. Salt: Pompano bite is still on although the June grass is getting in the way in some areas. 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...

Walton county fishing report for May 20

Fishing is good! Bay: Good trout bite in the bay. River: Shellcracker, bream, catfish along with a good bass bite right now, and some hybrids. Crappie bite a little off right now. Salt: Pompano bite is still on along with ladyfish. 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....