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Destin Fishing Rodeo Oct. 1 – 31

Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages. • Open everyday – Oct. 1 – 31st. • The Rodeo is FREE to angler’s fishing aboard a registered boat in the Rodeo. • Weigh-ins everyday on the docks at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Open to private and charter boats. • Fishing on pier bridge jetty is free for anglers 14 years and younger. 
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Walton County fishing report for Sept. 12

Fishing is great Choctawhatchee Bay: Great flounder catches in the Bay. Also black snapper redfish and a few trout. Creeks/river: Folks catching a good amount of hybrids along the mouth of the river. Shrimp with a cork on top or bait fish on the bottom. 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...

Dead River Landing open to the public

Last phase of improvements not yet completed One of the most popular boat accesses and hunting spots along the Choctawhatchee River now boasts significant improvements. Using a portion of a $231,000 trust fund from Northwest Florida Water Management District, along with a labor/equipment agreement with Walton County, Dead River Landing now offers seven RV sites, two pavilions and two portable toilets; along with an improved boat ramp, board walk and platform at the water’s edge. ADA access parking is also...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 5

Fishing is great Choctawhatchee Bay: Great flounder catches along the bridge. Also good redfish getting reeled in. Creeks/river: Folks catching a good amount of hybrids along the mouth of the river. Shrimp with a cork on top or bait fish on the bottom. Hunting: Folks are warming up for bow season. Copeland’s has some new Bowtechs now in stock. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists...

License-free saltwater fishing fun Saturday, Sept. 1

Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? Get out on the water and experience some of Florida’s finest fishing. Saltwater recreational anglers can fish without a recreational fishing license on Sept. 1 as part of the state’s license-free fishing days. “Florida’s license-free fishing days are an excellent opportunity to share the fun, excitement and togetherness of a fishing trip with the entire family. This also is a great time for experienced anglers to introduce friends to the sport,...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 23

Fishing is great Choctawhatchee Bay: East end of the Bay folks reeling in black drum and some redfish. West end much clearer with good trout and flounder, even some silver trout being caught. Creeks/river: High water in the river making catfish fishing good. Offshore: Good offshore fishing overall. Some reeling in pompano. Hunting: Folks are warming up for bow season. Copeland’s has some new Bowtechs now in stock. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you...

Taking amberjacks to a whole new level

Panhandle best place in Florida to reel in the big jacks When I first heard my brother-in-law, James “Jim Bob” Higgins, talking about catching full-grown greater amberjack on spinning tackle and top-water plugs, I was a bit skeptical, to say the least. Old Jim Bob, who has caught his share of AJs out of Carrabelle, is known to tell a fish tale or two. But this one has been verified, and if you get a chance to see what I’m...