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Walton County fishing report for Mar. 31

A few cobia are starting to show up! Fresh/Bay: Bass is being caught in the ponds. Crappie everywhere, catfish and sheepshead along the causeways. Some redfish, scattered trout as there is still a lot of fresh water pushing them west, scattered redfish. Saltwater: Temperatures are starting to rise and a few cobia and pompano are being caught. Click here for  best times The fishing report is brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.”...

Gulf grouper recreational season opens April 1

Recreational and commercial harvest of shallow-water groupers remains closed until May 1 The recreational harvest of grouper in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida, except in all waters of Monroe County, reopens on April 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) closed the Gulf recreational shallow-water grouper fishery (gag, black, red, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, rock hind and red hind) on Feb. 1 to protect gag grouper, which anglers often find and catch with the other grouper species. ...

Learn about fishing in the surf at Topsail April 3

Learn the basics and tricks of catching bait and fishing in the surf at Topsail Hill Preserve Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Saturday,  April 3  – 10 a.m. Come and join an exciting interpretive on Topsail Hill Preserve State Park’s Beaches. Learn the basics and tricks of the trade on catching bait, fish identification, and how to fish in the surf. Bring your poles! Take the tram from the Day-Use parking area on Hwy 30A...

Walton County fishing report for Mar. 24

Bass starting to come out of the beds Some bass coming out of the beds in the ponds. Crappie, catfish and sheepshead along the causeways. Some redfish, scattered trout as there is still a lot of fresh water pushing them west. Saltwater: Some white trout, pompano and redfish. Click here for  best times The fishing report is 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...

Walton County fishing report for March 17

Best fishing along the causeways Redfish and sheepshead abundant along the 331 bridge, Mid-Bay Bridge and Destin bridge. Scattered reports of trout in the rivers. “Should get better if the weather holds,” said Danny Copeland of Copeland’s Gun Shop. Click here for  best times The fishing report is 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 Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida...

Bass tournament at Black Creek Lodge Mar. 13

Bass tournament to benefit Crestview High School track team Come enjoy great bass fishing on Black Creek, compete for cash and prizes, and support the Crestview High School Track Team. Meet at Black Creek Lodge in Freeport at daylight on Mar. 13. $50 per person. 50% payback, gift cards from Bass Pro Shop and Walmart. Special raffle for Quantum $320.00 rod and reel combo. Weigh in at 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Ernie Martin at 850-689-2570 eve. 850-689-7177 ext....

Anglers get free goodies for buying a 5-year freshwater fishing license

First 3,000 Floridians to purchase 5-year license gets free tackle, accessories and publications Fish Busters’ Bulletin; March 2010 By Bob Wattendorf The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages families to enjoy all the pleasures of recreational fishing in Florida.  As a major partner in the Get Outdoors Florida! coalition (www.GetOutdoorsFlorida.org), they recognize the importance of active nature-based recreation in developing happier, healthier and smarter lifestyles for our residents, as well as the added benefit of encouraging a conservation...

Gulf grouper sport season closes Feb. 1

Season will reopen Apr. 1 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises anglers that regulations prohibit the recreational harvest of all shallow-water groupers (gag, black, red, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, rock hind and red hind) from Feb. 1 through March 31 in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida, except in all waters of Monroe County. Closing the recreational harvest of all Gulf shallow-water grouper species for two months each year during the spawning season reduces overfishing of Gulf gag...