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Walton County fishing report for April 18

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching a good mix of everything in the Bay. Good bite on big redfish along with trout either big or small, nowhere in between. Also some flounder being gigged. Creeks/river: Shad has been … Continue reading

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Live Oak Landing RV Resort in Freeport adds amenities

Swimming pool, jungle gym and motor boat rentals now available for guests Live Oak Landing in Freeport has finished the construction of several new additions to its RV resort along Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay. “I’m very excited to … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for April 11

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching a good mix of everything in the Bay. Lots of big redfish. Some folks getting their lines broken! Good bit of trout in the Bay and flounder gigging as well. Creeks/river: Lots … Continue reading

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6th Annual Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament May 12

Time to catch some fish! The sixth annual CCA Kids Fishing Tournament will be held from 8 a.m. – noon on Saturday, May 12 at Grayton Beach. Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association, this popular tournament is for boys and … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for April 5

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching a good mix of everything in the Bay. Just pay attention. With this mild winter the fishing really has not slowed down. This fish have never left! Creeks/river: Lots of bass being … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for Mar. 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching some flounder along the causeway, also quite a few small redfish and a small speckled trout. Creeks/river: Folks are catching bream finally on the river along with a few bass. Surf: Scattered … Continue reading

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Paddle, swim, fish or cave dive at Merritt’s Mill Pond in Marianna

Spring fed pond a natural wonder to explore What do Jackson Blue, Shangri-la, Twin Caves, Indian Wash Tub, Hole-in-the-Wall, Gator Hole, and Hidey Hole have in common? They are all names of springs feeding into the crystal clear waters of … Continue reading

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Dead River Landing park improvements near completion

New parking area, camp sites and  camping areas By Jeffrey Powell DeFuniak Springs Herald Thanks in large part to a $175,000 grant from the Northwest Florida Water Management District the Dead River Landing has received several much needed improvements recently … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for Mar. 21

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching some flounder along the causeway, also a few reds in the shallow water. A bit early, but folks are already setting crab traps. Creeks/river: Folks are catching bream finally on the river … Continue reading

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Four license-free fishing days in Florida start April 7

Freshwater: April 7 and June 9  Saltwater: June 2 and Sept. 1 Grab your fishing rods and tackle box. It’s almost time – April 7 – to take advantage of the first of four license-free fishing days scheduled for this … Continue reading

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