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Walton County fishing report for Aug. 31

Triggerfish, white and vermillion snapper in the Gulf, speckled trout, redfish and ladyfish in the Bay Salt: Catching small amberjack, not many keepers but fun to catch. King mackerel have been spotty as they move with the bait. Catching lots of vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper and some red grouper. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters, offering Gulf and Bay charters. Bay: Speckled trout EARLY in the a.m. With moon time,...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 24

Triggerfish, white and vermillion snapper in the Gulf, speckled trout in the Bay Salt:  Catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper. Catching a lot of red snapper, but have to throw ’em back. Looking forward to gag grouper season September 16 through November 15, 2011 Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Speckled trout EARLY in the a.m. Catching on Mirrodine and Spooks lures.  Some redfish and flounder. River: Folks headed out...

Wounded warrior shares his love of fishing on the Choctawhatchee River

Walton area captain gives back to fellow wounded soldiers Outdoorsman Mark McDuffie has been fishing the waterways of the Choctawhatchee River since he was five-years-old. Now 32, the Geneva, Ala. born McDuffie knows all the sweet spots along the river and enjoys sharing his knowledge of the area. McDuffie remembers his family spending weekends at McDaniel’s Fish Camp in Freeport, fishing along Black Creek, the river and the Bay. “I’ve enjoyed fishing here all my life,” McDuffie said with a...

Gulf fishing for tarpon are worth the effort

Catching silver kings great fun on fly rods From the desk of the FWC, By Stan Kirkland The coastal waters of Florida are home to a wide variety of fish but tarpon have few equals when it comes to strength and jumping ability. Commonly called “silver kings,” tarpon are found all along the Gulf Coast in the summer months and as far north as Virginia on the Atlantic. Tarpon can grow to 8 feet in length and weigh up to...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 17

Amberjack in the Gulf, speckled trout in the Bay Salt: King mackerel bait has moved off a bit, but a lot of amberjack biting along with vermillion snapper, triggerfish, black snapper. and a few red grouper. Looking forward to gag grouper season September 16 through November 15, 2011 Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: LOTS of speckled trout EARLY in the a.m. Catching on Mirrodine and Zara Puppy lures. Folks...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 10

King mackerel in the Gulf, speckled trout in the Bay Salt: King mackerel still red hot right now, in the 12-15 lb. range using live bait and light tackle. Catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper; small but good eating.  Catching amberjack farther offshore. Looking forward to gag grouper season September 16 through November 15, 2011 Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Speckled trout EARLY in the a.m. Catching on Mirrodine...