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Learn how to surf fish at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 17

Date/time: Saturday January 17, 1 – 2 p.m. 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. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse, entry fee is $6.00. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W....

Walton county fishing report for Jan. 9

Fishing is cold! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Trout bit still on, however on the smaller size and biting on Zoom flutes. Some old timers getting out there in the cold weather. Hunting: A lot of activity along 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,...

Walton county fishing report for Dec. 17

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Trout bit still on, however on the smaller size and biting on Zoom flutes. Sheepshead along the causeway. River: Crappie biting good along the river. Hunting: Duck hunt and hog hunt on.  Coyotes have been troublesome for some and seem to be in abundance this year. 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...

Walton county fishing report for Dec. 3

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Trout and redfish bite still on with light colored Gulp shrimp, 1/4 oz. jig heads, and tiny flukes. A few sheepshead being caught. River: Crappie biting on minnows! 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 Nov. 28

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area:  Trout and redfish bite still on with light colored Gulp shrimp, 1/4 oz. jig heads, and tiny flukes. River: Crappie bite is on. 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.:...

Florida lifetime sportsman license costs for youth reduced Nov. 24 – Dec. 31, 2014

On Nov. 13, 2014, Governor Rick Scott signed an executive order authorizing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to offer Lifetime Sportsman’s Licenses for Florida children and young adults at a greatly reduced cost. The license now costs up to $1000 but from Nov. 24 through Dec. 31, 2014, the price will be reduced to $500 for Florida residents who are 21-years-old and younger. The lifetime license covers saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing, hunting and most associated permits. Governor...

Walton county fishing report for Nov. 12

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Flounder bite is on with some catching with hook and line. Still trouts and reds along the causeway. River: Hybrids at the mouths of the river, and a few crappie 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,...