Category Archives: Fishing

Fresh and salt water fishing in Walton County Florida.

Walton County Sheriff’s Office hosting Kid Summer Camp July 8 – 12, 2013

Location: Maude Sanders Elementary, DeFuniak Springs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting Kid Summer Camp July 8 – 12, 2013. If you are a 1st through 4th grader and looking for an action-packed, fun-filled … Continue reading

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort hosting Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic June 19 – 23

The 11th Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic (ECBC) is scheduled for June 19-23 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Fishing takes place in the Gulf of Mexico, one of the most prolific fisheries in the United States. ECBC is … Continue reading

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Winners announced in Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant Bream World Championships

Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant hosted their 5th Annual Bream World Championships on Sat., June 15, 2013 at Red Bay Grocery. Winners weighed in an abundance of bream and a several different species of fish for the Non-Bream … Continue reading

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FWC permanently waives license requirement for lionfish harvest

Temporary changes making it easier for divers to help control the lionfish population will be put into Florida rule soon. At its June 12 meeting in Lakeland, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) adopted changes that will waive … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for June 12

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Large catches of black drum in the 50 lb. range. Decent speckled trout catches in the 18-20″ range. Some redfish. Creeks/river: Hybrids at the mouth of the river and panfish on popping bugs in the … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for June 5

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout biting through the roof! Huge numbers spotted even in the Intracoastal waterway. Redfish, black drum along the causeway. Creeks/river: Redfish, yes redfish spotted in large numbers in the river. Bream bite is good. … Continue reading

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Kiwanis Club hosts Take A Kid Fishing Day in DeFuniak June 8

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The DeFuniak Springs Kiwanis Club will host its 10th annual Take A Kid Fishing Day event on Saturday, June 8, 2013 on the lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs.  Young anglers and their adult families/guests will … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for May 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout, good sizes being caught on shrimp. Black drum being caught along with a few redfish. Creeks/river: Stripers and some hybrids and bass on live bait around the mouth of the river. Near shore: … Continue reading

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Enjoy license-free fishing days June 1 and 8, 2013

Saltwater June 1, freshwater June 8 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be celebrating a saltwater license-free fishing day June 1 and a freshwater license-free fishing day June 8. License-free fishing days are a great opportunity for … Continue reading

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Discard of used monofilament fishing line properly and don’t feed the birds

Check your tackle frequently and replace old line In Florida, fishing is an important part of our lifestyle as well as the economy. However, this enjoyable activity sometimes can lead to problems for birds and other wildlife, such as sea … Continue reading

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