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Walton County fishing report for Aug. 9

Fishing is good Bay: Still small redfish and speckled trout. Some white trout and a few mangrove snapper. River: Mixed reports of bream and a few hardhead catfish. 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 Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 3

Fishing is good Bay: Still good redfish and speckled trout. Some white trout as well. River: Mostly catfish. 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 Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m....

Nick’s Kids Catfish tournament one for the record books

A record 35 entries into the Treylermade Tournaments Kids Catfish Tournament competed for some great rewards and a lot of fun July 29. Grand prize winners were Colson Rivers and Luke Henderson. The entry fee was $50 per angler with proceeds benefiting the Backpacks of Love Foundation and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Grasses in Classes. Anglers competed in hardhead and sailcat divisions. The top prizes were Jon boats by Tracker Marine with trolling motor, safety gear, and accessories, with 2nd –...

Gulf County scallop season postponed due to naturally occurring algae bloom

As a precautionary measure due to a naturally occurring algae bloom in St. Joseph Bay that affects shellfish, the bay scallop harvest originally scheduled to begin on July 25th in Gulf County waters will be temporarily postponed. This postponement includes all state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County through the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County. This does not impact other areas currently open for a recreational harvest. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...

Time to get crackin’; spiny lobster seasons starts July 26

The 2017 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day recreational sport season July 26 and 27, followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season, which starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31, 2018. Planning on catching some of these tasty crustaceans? Here is what you need to know before you go. Where to harvest Know where you can go. Lobster harvest is always prohibited in Everglades National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Biscayne Bay-Card Sound Spiny Lobster Sanctuary,...

Walton county fishing report for July 19

Fishing is good Bay: Temperature is up, but big redfish and small to decent size trout being caught. Shrimp getting bigger. River: A bit muddy. Bass, catfish, and bream being caught. Gulf: A mixed bag of fish being caught from shore with shrimp and sand fleas. 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...

Walton County fishing report for July 12

Fishing is good Bay: Temperature is up but we still have live shrimp available. Lots of redfish, a few trout, a few tarpon, and ladyfish. River: Flathead and blue catfish being caught. 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 Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours:...

Walton County fishing report for July 7

Fishing is good Bay: Temperature is up but we still have live shrimp available. Report of pompano caught in the Bay. Big redfish and small trout being caught along with a variety of fish. River: Flathead and blue catfish being caught. Ponds: Bluegill, bass and catfish. 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...