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Gulf recreational red snapper season begins June 1

Season runs June 1 – July 14 The 2013 Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season begins June 1 in state and federal waters. This year’s state season is 44 days long and will be open through July 14 with … Continue reading

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13th Annual Choctawhatchee Bay Old Nick’s Speckled Trout Shootout May 25-June 2, 2013

Pay out: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 Get ready for the 13th Annual Choctawhatchee Bay Old Nick’s Speckled Trout Shootout May 25-June 2, 2013. This great tournament has several divisions to enter! Download 2013 Trout tournament rules and entry … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for May 22

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout in all sizes and numbers! Some up to 25″ in length. Creeks/river: River is back down. Lots of bream, yellow breast and blue gill. Near shore: Pompano. Click here for fishing forecast Bay … Continue reading

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Learn surf fishing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 21

Time: 10 a.m. Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can … Continue reading

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Explore The Outdoors Festival coming to Live Oak Landing Oct. 5, 2013

A great day of outdoor fun in store Walton Outdoors is happy to announce we will be hosting the Explore The Outdoors Festival on Oct. 5, 2013. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the … Continue reading

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Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant present Bream World Championships June 15, 2013

Compete for cash prizes Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant present the 5th Annual Bream World Championships Sat., June 15 at Red Bay Grocery. Entry fee is $25 (up to 3 anglers) additional anglers $10 ea. Prizes will be … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for May 15

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout, redfish mixed bag. Some heardhead catfish and black drum. Flounder should be here, but we haven’t heard much report. Creeks/river: River is back down. Lots of folks buying fresh water bait. Near shore: … Continue reading

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Nick’s Annual Redfish Roundup tournament best turn out ever

Two person teams reel in the big reds The gloomy weather had no impact on the best turnout ever for the Eighth Annual Nick’s Redfish Roundup Tournament on May 11, 2013. Sixty-three two-person teams competed for $10,000 in prize money … Continue reading

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FWC scientists discover new bass species in Northwest Florida Panhandle

Scientists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have uncovered a new species of black bass in the southeastern United States. Scientists have proposed naming the new species the Choctaw bass and recommended the scientific name of Micropterus … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for May 9

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout, redfish mixed bag. Some heardhead catfish. Creeks/river: River is a bit high again, folks catching catfish along with hybrids and bass around the mouth of the river. Near shore: Pompano and sheepshead. Click … Continue reading

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