Amberjack season open, kings in the Gulf and Bay

Salt: King mackerel still red hot right now, in the 12-15 lb. range. Lots of bait fish showing up again since the Gulf has calmed down. Catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper and amberjack which puts on a good bite.

Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters.

Bay: Speckle trout and redfish EARLY in the a.m. Catching on top suspending baits and shrimp. Some Spanish mackerel, bluefish and a few sheepshead.

River: Folks headed out to the river are catching catfish and bass. Some bluegill on popping bugs.

Surf: A few whiting and pompano being caught.

Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by!

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Copeland’s Gun Shop
17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S
Freeport, Florida 32439
(850) 835-4277