The mahi bite is doing well, with most coming off of Island lures in pink and white, or blue and white rigged with ballyhoo. Look for birds and weed lines as well as floating debris. Mangrove snapper have been great around structures; use 10 to 12-pound fluorocarbon leader with circle hooks and live bait such…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement along with other law enforcement partners participated in Operation Dry Water’s heightened enforcement weekend July 4-6. With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year the heightened patrol efforts extended through Sunday, July 7. ODW is a year-round national effort to educate…
An 81-year-old Apalachicola man suffered minor injuries on Thursday evening, July 4 when he was involved in a traffic mishap in Bay County. According to a press release from Troop A of the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving a sports utility vehicle about 7:23 p.m. southbound on County Road 389 when a 52-year-old…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding both locals and visitors that nesting season is underway for Florida’s imperiled sea turtles, shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds. People spending time along the shore can help ensure nesting success for both sea turtles and waterbirds by giving them space, removing beach furniture and trash before…
Yellowedge and snowy grouper have been caught in the 600 to 800 feet along with blueline tilefish. Bluewater has pushed further offshore in the 200-plus foot of water. Snapper bite has been good past 120 feet of water. Live pinfish as well as hard tails will bring the bigger fish. Put out a flatline for…
During the week of June 21 through 27, Officers Hartzog and Forbes were conducting patrol on Apalachicola River near Abercrombie Boat Ramp and observed a vessel with fishing gear returning to the ramp. The officers conducted a resource inspection revealing a large amount of flathead catfish on the deck and in coolers. After finding several…
Florida-Friendly Landscaping has created a new award to honor homeowners who install and maintain yards that help protect Florida’s water and natural resources. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Natural recognition is an alternative to the Silver and Gold tiers of the landscaping program’s current recognitions and focuses on plants and gardening methods that can thrive with minimal…
We are getting good reports on mahi. I spoke with a local, Dave Mason, who has been fishing the weed lines around the 80-foot mark. Live bait will give you a great chance, or try some lures such as Island Lures and C&H Lures. Capt. Pete Barwick of Bounty Bay PSJ Charters stopped in last…
During the week of June 7 through 13, Officer Butts conducted a resource inspection in Gulf County on two individuals fishing at a local bridge and discovered an undersized red drum, spotted seatrout, and flounder. He also conducted a resource inspection on two individuals fishing at a local bridge and discovered two undersized red drum….
Red snapper bite continues to improve with limits being caught as our local guides continue to outperform themselves. Kingfish have started showing up. Try trolling spoons when they are feeding on the surface. Topwater plugs such as a Rapala Magnum or Yo Zuri TopKnock Pencil should be your first choice. Local fisherman CJ Young had…
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