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Charity bass tournament at Black Creek Lodge July 24

Guaranteed 70 percent payout of all individually registered boats Fort Walton Gulf Power Transformers are hosting a charity bass tournament at Black Creek on July 24. Black Creek Lodge is located at 710 Black Creek Lodge Road, Freeport. Tournament starts at safe daylight and ends at 3:00 p.m. Blast off will be in flights based on the number of entries. The proceeds of this fund-raising event will go toward several local charities including Children’s Advocacy Center, Children in Crisis, Meals...

Shoreline fishing license is free to residents beginning July 1

Resident anglers pay only $2.31 vendor fee when buying online The shoreline fishing license for Florida residents to catch saltwater fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore cost $9 last year, but this year it’s free, beginning July 1. The Florida Legislature repealed the shoreline license fee during the past session. However, legislators retained the license requirement to prevent a more-costly federal registration fee from taking effect in Florida. Resident anglers who obtain the shoreline license over the...

Walton County fishing report for June 30

Fishing is great with spadefish, black snapper near the jetties, drum, redfish along the causeways Fresh: River is good!  Shellcracker, bluegill, bream and bass Bay: Small drum around 3-10 lbs. along the causeways, redfish and speckle trout. Saltwater: Black snapper, spadefish and pompano along the jetties in Destin. “If you see a BP crew, tell them thank you for being here,” Danny said. Click here for best times The fishing report is brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals...

Cool blue spring irresistible on a hot summer day

Blue spring near Cerrogordo a boater’s favorite Kevin Griggs, a local outdoor enthusiast from Argyle took this photo of Holmes Blue Spring run spring boil. “Fishing, boating and canoeing are great on the river up there just have to watch what your doing when the water is low, not sure about swimming in the river I am sure it is done though,” Kevin said. The Walton County area has an abundance of beautiful spring gems to explore. Thanks for sharing...

A morning dedicated to cleaning the coast July 5

South Walton Community Council and Beaches of South Walton Tourist Development Council host beach clean up day The South Walton Community Council (SWCC) members and volunteers will gather on Monday, July 5th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for the annual July 5th beach cleanup. Bill Schultz, SWCC board member emphasizes that only fireworks related trash and debris should be picked up. Beach cleanup stations will be held at Blue Mountain Beach Access, Dune Allen Beach Access, Ed Walline Beach Access, Grayton Beach Access,...

Walton County fishing report for June 23

Fishing is great with a lot of king mackerel being caught in the Gulf – shellcracker, catfish in the river You need to get out early Fresh: River is good!  Shellcracker, bluegill, bass and lots of catfish Bay: Speckled trout are being caught along with redfish, black snapper and a few small sheepshead. Saltwater: King mackerel is great, grouper and lots of snapper just about any time of day! Note: Currently Walton County in shore waters are offering great fishing...

Governor Crist Announces free fishing weekend in honor of Father’s Day

Fish statewide for saltwater species without a license on Father’s Day weekend, June 19-20 Governor Charlie Crist announced another free fishing weekend to encourage people, especially dads and their kids, to get out and catch saltwater fish along Florida’s beautiful coastlines. The announcement follows a briefing on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill’s impact to Florida waters with the President in Pensacola.  All Florida residents and visitors are invited to fish statewide for saltwater species without a license during the upcoming Father’s...