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FWC adopts new seasons for gag grouper in Gulf

Changes will make state gag grouper season same as federal – July 1 through Oct. 31 offshore in Walton area The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Feb. 8 to change how gag grouper is managed in Gulf of Mexico state waters (excluding Monroe County). The decision, which came during day two of the three-day February Commission meeting, will achieve consistency with federal management efforts while potentially providing a region-specific recreational season in four counties. The FWC manages...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Feb. 8

Fishing and weather are great, deer are in rut! Choctawhatchee Bay: Lots of hybrids near the mouth of the river. One group of folks reeled in 75 in one day. Trout still abundant but small. Some sheepshead being caught Creeks/river: Bass, crappie, and a few stripers being caught. Deer are on the move, in full rut. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the contrary to what FWC has stated about not printing the regulation books, plenty of the new...

Florida Sportsman Expo comes to Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Feb. 25-26

Everything fishing, hunting and boating Florida Sportsman magazine will be hosting the popular Florida Sportsman Expo at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach the weekend of Feb. 25-26, 2012. The expo is like a three-ring circus for anglers, boaters and hunters, featuring continuous seminar stages, casting ponds, kids’ events, a hands-on rigging table, free fly and net-casting lessons, the newest line-up of boats in all sizes, and exhibits by Florida’s Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Rows and rows...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Jan. 25

Fishing is good, deer are starting to rut! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout, flounder and redfish at the mouth of the river. Fishing seems to be better later in the day. Creeks/river: River starting to rise. Fishing good over at Alaqua. Deer are on the move with the bucks starting to chase the does. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the contrary to what FWC has stated about not printing the regulation books, plenty of the new 2012 books have...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Jan. 18

Fishing is good, deer are finally on the move! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout and redfish along with a few sheepshead. Hearing a few folks are gigging flounder. Creeks/river: Around the mouth of the river folks are catching some mid-size hybrids. Crappie in the river. Deer are on the move finally with the bucks starting to chase the does. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the contrary to what FWC has stated about not printing the regulation books, plenty of...

Review of changes in the 2012 Florida fishing regulations

Redfish, speckled trout and grouper changes come into effect From the FWC – Some Changes in 2012 Marine Regulations By Stan Kirkland, FW The year 2012 brings several changes for marine anglers who fish Florida waters. In November, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) met in Key Largo and voted to increase both recreational and commercial fishing opportunities for spotted sea trout. The expanded opportunities come as a result of successful sea trout management. For recreational anglers, the...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 11

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Good along the mouths of the creeks and rivers. Creeks/river: Redfish starting to pick up. Folks catching them on or near the bottom. Large numbers biting on bouncing grubs or zoom flutes. Still good numbers of speckled trout along with some folks catching a few sheepshead. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the contrary to what FWC has stated about not printing the regulation books, plenty of the new 2012 books have been delivered...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 5

Fishing is through the roof, get out there! Choctawhatchee Bay: Good along the mouths of the creeks and rivers. Creeks/river: Great fishing for trout (all sizes), redfish and a few stripers. Fish are biting on everything: soft, hard and live bait. Mullet still up in the creeks. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the contrary to what FWC has stated about not printing the regulation books, plenty of the new 2012 books have been delivered to the shop. Come...