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FWC proposes 2014 Gulf recreational red snapper season

Proposed season May 24 – July 14 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed 2014 Gulf recreational red snapper season dates in state waters. This proposed season will be brought back before the Commission for final approval at its April 15-17 meeting in Tallahassee. The 2014 proposed season, if approved in April, would be 52 days long, starting the Saturday before Memorial Day, (May 24 this year) and remaining open through July 14, closing July 15. The Commission...

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 12

Fishing is great for those who get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with large amounts of speckled trout being caught, a few black drum, and a few sheepshead. River: Crappie being caught in the river. Ponds: Time for the bass to get on the bed. 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...

A simple life on the Choctawhatchee River

Who wouldn’t take joy in living in a waterfront home along the banks of the Choctawhatchee River? With the spectacular scenery, it would be a dream come true for many a water lover. One local riverfront resident, Randy Burns has the idea pared down to the most simple of pleasures; with a tiny houseboat moored along the bank of the river.  After more than 34 years as an independent electrician, Burns retired with one thing in mind … fishing. With...

Walton county fishing report for Feb. 5

Fishing is great for those who get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with speckled trout and a few black drum being caught. River: Crappie being caught in 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, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 23

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with large speckled trout, redfish, and a few sheepshead. River: Some bass and a few 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....

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 15

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with large speckled trout, redfish, and sheepshead. River: 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. –...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 8 – Over the top!

Fishing is great! Fishing was over the top at Hogtown Bayou on Jan. 8. The cold snap drove the small baitfish into the bayou and behind it came good size speckled trout and redfish. Fishermen were reeling in as fast as they could cast a line on the bayou. Choctawhatchee Bay: Cold snap had net casters reeling in large catches of mullet. Heard one report one cast was so full, it took three people to bring in the net. Good...

NOAA Fisheries announces the 2014 Red Snapper recreational season in the Gulf of Mexico

The 2014 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational season will be 40 days, opening at 12:01 a.m., June 1, 2014, and closing at 12:01 a.m., July 11, 2014. For information about how the season was projected, please see the NOAA Fisheries 2014 Red Snapper Recreational Season Length Report. NOAA Fisheries reminds all federally permitted for-hire vessels that after the federal water closure, they may not harvest and retain recreationally caught red snapper if state waters remain open. A list of...