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FWC adds 8 days to Gulf red snapper season
Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM CDT
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By
Alexis Lewis
This allows harvest to remain open continuously from Oct. 9 through Oct. 22.
News
Westbay shellfish harvest area reopening on Friday at sunrise
Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By
Alexis Lewis
This applies to the harvest of oysters, clams and mussels.
News
West Bay Shellfish Harvest Area closing at sunset
Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By
WJHG Newsroom
The area will shut down on Aug. 20 for the harvest of oysters, clams, and mussels.
News
Reel Life with Emmett Rice: 7/30
Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By
Emmett Rice
Introducing Reel Life with Emmett Rice!
Sports
Bay Point Billfish Open celebrating record year with incredible release numbers
Updated: Jun. 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM CDT
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By
Scott Rossman
Fourth Bay Point Open puts up some impressive numbers
Sports
Destin based crew “Briar Patch” brings in the heaviest blue marlin
Updated: Jun. 27, 2026 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By
Hayden Smith
Over 180 fish caught & released, setting a new tournament record
Sports
No fish weighed in Friday at Bay Point Billfish Open
Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By
Hayden Smith
Catch and release has been hot out in the gulf with over 120 fish released
Sports
Bay Point Billfish Open is officially underway after the boat parade and shotgun start
Updated: Jun. 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM CDT
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By
Hayden Smith
Teams beginning to fish for blue marlin, tuna, wahoo and dolphin in the gulf
Sports
Anglers are ready to roll for this year’s Billfish Open
Updated: Jun. 24, 2026 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By
Hayden Smith
Father/Son duo aboard "It Just Takes Time" are excited to be back at Bay Point
Sports
Moving Day From Point South Marina To Kick Off Bay Point Billfish Open
Updated: Jun. 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM CDT
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By
Hayden Smith
Many teams arriving Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for fishing Thursday, Friday and Saturday
7-Day Forecast
Sports
Crew of “Metal Masher” takes home the heaviest blue marlin in 2026 ECBC
Updated: Jun. 22, 2026 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By
Hayden Smith
Orange Beach based crew weighed in their blue marlin at 780.4 pounds
Sports
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is underway with the boat parade Saturday morning
Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By
Hayden Smith
After a two day delay, the ECBC is off and running
Sports
Sandestin Billfish Tournament getting pushed back by Mother Nature
Updated: Jun. 15, 2026 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By
Scott Rossman
Stormy seas expected in the Gulf forcing a delay in the ECBC
News
Shellfish harvest area in Bay County temporarily closing
Updated: May 25, 2026 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By
WJHG Newsroom
The closure takes effect at sunset on May 25.
Recreation & Outdoors
Shellfish harvest Area re-opening
Updated: May 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By
WJHG Newsroom
Test results show that the water quality meets the required standards under the Florida Administrative Code.
News
Walton County Tourism offering free entry to two state parks
Updated: May 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By
Alexis Lewis
From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, you can visit Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for free!
News
DeSantis announces Florida’s longest-ever Gulf red snapper season
Updated: May 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By
Donovan McNeal
The governor announced Florida’s longest and most expansive recreational fishing season that will allow them to catch Gulf red snapper.
News
Florida’s license-free freshwater fishing weekend: April 4-5
Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM CDT
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By
WJHG Newsroom
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers several license-free weekends each year, and one is coming up.
News
Rule changes for Gulf lane snapper fishing start April 1
Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By
WJHG Newsroom
Last November, the FWC approved rule changes that increased the minimum size limit of lane snapper.
News
Shellfish harvest area in West Bay reopening on Saturday
Updated: Feb. 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM CST
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By
WJHG Newsroom
The reopening follows testing that confirmed the water and shellfish meet NSSP standards under the Biotoxin Management Plan.
News
FWC seeking public input on recreational Gulf gag grouper management
Updated: Feb. 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST
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By
WJHG Newsroom
They are hosting in-person workshops for anglers to share ideas shaping the Gulf's recreational gag grouper fishery.
News
Okaloosa County finishes 2,000 feet of living shoreline
Updated: Feb. 12, 2026 at 11:19 AM CST
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By
Daeshen Smith
County leaders say as the county continues to build, it’s important to do what they can to preserve the county’s natural resources.
National
410-pound manatee rescued from a storm drain
Updated: Feb. 12, 2026 at 8:12 AM CST
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By
The Associated Press
A manatee that got stuck in a Florida storm drain while seeking warmer waters is on the mend at SeaWorld Orlando after a coordinated rescue effort.
News
Great white shark caught off Pensacola Beach
Updated: Jan. 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM CST
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By
Shelby Myers
Coastal Worldwide crew reels in estimated 1,000-pound apex predator in under an hour
State
FWC to modernize wildlife trapping regulations in Florida
Updated: Nov. 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM CST
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By
Adrian Andrews
The decision to pass the proposals came during a recent FWC Commission meeting in Belle Glade.
News
FWC approves rule modifications for Gulf lane snapper
Updated: Nov. 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM CST
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By
WJHG Newsroom
FWC says the decision to proceed with the changes was made to be more consistent with current and pending federal regulations.