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Former Red Bay resident shares family history, photos of Lost Lake

Area along the Choctawhatchee River boasts long history of outdoor recreation, logging Former Walton County resident DeWayne Ray has fond memories of fishing and hunting around the Red Bay area of Walton County. According to Ray, his ancestors the Chamberlains, Tiners and McDonalds spent time fishing and hunting at Lost Lake (now named Lost Lake at Tilley Landing) as far back as the 1830s. The family owned property where the old road began to the lake from Red Bay. “My...

Walton County fishing report for Oct. 2

Fishing is good Choctawhatchee Bay: Trout bite is still good early in the morning. Reds along the causeway. Creeks/river: River back up. High and muddy. 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...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 25

Fishing is good Choctawhatchee Bay: Trout bite has gotten better, bait is biting in the back of the Bay and redfish are biting almost every cast. Bluefish have started to show. Creeks/river: River back up but will recede soon and the bream will pick back up. Bass are starting to bit on live shrimp. 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...

30A Seafood Throwdown at Pandora’s Sept. 28

Time: 2 – 11 p.m. Join Global Fish Aid at Pandora’s in Grayton Beach as they present the 30A Seafood Throwdown on Saturday September, 28. Live Music by HOR!ZON and Members of the Revivalists with Khris Royal and Eric Vogel. Proceeds benefit Global Fish Aid and South Walton Artificial Reef Association. Ticket Price is $35 and includes entry for both bands, door prizes, dinner – red snapper, shrimp & grits and more a chance to be a judge in the...

Nick’s Chicks Showdown lady anglers tournament October 5

Attention lady anglers, Nick’s Seafood Restaurant is hosting Nick’s Chicks Showdow ladies fishing tournament on Oct. 5, 2013. Reel in redfish, speckled trout, catfish and ladyfish from the Choctawhatchee Bay for prize money. Entry Fee- $30.00 per person All payouts guaranteed (based on minimum of 50 anglers) Payout:  1st place-$500.00, 2nd place-$400.00, 3rd place-$300.00, 4th place-$200.00, 5th place-$100.00  Door Prizes and gifts for places 6th-10th.  Payout based on a 50 angler participation. Species:  Redfish, Speckled Trout, Catfish, and Ladyfish.Optional Trash...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 18

Fishing picking up Choctawhatchee Bay: Trout has started picking up again along the causeways along with redfish. Creeks/river: River has gone down up in Caryville. Shellcracker and a some crappie biting. River very fishable. Mouth of the river has a few hybrids and trout. 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...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 11

Fishing good in a few places Choctawhatchee Bay: Water in the bay still a bit stained. Trout, redfish, sheepshead and black drum bite on. Heard flounder bite is starting up on bull minnows. Creeks/river: River up in Carryville starting to look green! A few mullet. 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...