Clear and deep sea or brackish and shallow, however you like your fishing conditions, South Walton offers almost too many options. Whether you’re an amateur or a passionate professional, you’ll quickly find that we have some of the best fishing in the world.
South Walton, if you believe the brochures, is all about the beach. Hundreds of thousands of visitors drive and fly here each year to spend time on our wonderful sugar-white sands, and bathing and boating in our turquoise, gin-clear water. But to get here, they cross one of the most
The Florida coast is teeming with all kinds of wonderfully tasty fish you can enjoy in endless ways both at home and in restaurants. Sustainable fishing has become more and more important as certain fish grow in popularity. Fishery managers are more vigilant than ever to protect these important species
There’s no denying that South Walton is a prime location for fishing. Whether you are throwing a few cast in the gulf, spending your day learning pro tips from one of the many fishing charters, or sitting on the dock of the Choctawachee Bay, you are guaranteed to get a
By Caroline Giddis Salty, meaty, flaky, mild. These are some of the characteristics of the favorite fish of executive chefs, seafood market managers and fishing captains in South Walton. Whether they come from the bay or the gulf, our local fish are some of the best in the world, and
You loved our first post about the best tasting fish in Florida so much that we’re back for round two! Here are four more delicious examples of fish from the Gulf Coast, along with a few suggestions of how best to enjoy them. Plus, all these fish are super healthy
Saltwater fishing requires a permit for residents and non-residents.
Residents who only saltwater fish from the land or a structure attached to land, may get the resident recreational saltwater shoreline fishing license at no cost (except for convenience fees that apply on telephone and Internet orders).
Nonresidents must purchase a 3-day, 7-day or annual nonresident saltwater fishing license when saltwater fishing from the shore or a pier, bridge or jetty attached to the shore unless fishing on a pier with a pier license.
