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Beautiful South Walton

Freshwater Fishing: Species in South Walton are bass, bream, bluegill, mullet catfish, and shellcracker.

Fall is peak freshwater fishing that finds all species active and hungry. Try plastic worms or spinnerbaits for bass, and cricket, earthworms or small spinnerbaits for bream, bluegill, mullet, catfish and shellcracker.

Bluegill, shellcracker and bass can all be caught in the winter months, but all will be holding in deeper water.

Springtime sees the action pick up when the fish are found in shallow water again. Best bets are topwater plugs to catch bass and popping flies for bream and bluegill.

Summer is slower for bass fishing, but the other species mentioned are still biting and mullet are plentiful. Try doughballs and pieces of earthworm as bait to catch mullet.

Saltwater Fishing: Fishing in Choctawatchee Bay:

Species in South Walton are speckled trout, redfish, spanish mackeral, flounder, bluefish and cobia.

Speckled trout and redfish may be caught year-round, but springtime brings a rise in their numbers as well as an increase in feeding activity. Spring also marks the beginning of great fishing for mackeral and cobia as they have migrated north then west, following the coast.

Summer brings flounder and bluefish into the bays in large numbers, add these species to the trout, redfish and mackeral that are plentiful this time of year, and there are endless possibilities.

Fall and winter fishing is devoted to trout and redfish when they are headed into the creeks and rivers. The fish will be found in deeper holes, so jigs and live bait fished on the bottom will work best.

Bottom Fishing: Species in South Walton include several varieties of both grouper and snapper, sea bass and triggerfish.

This type of fishing is excellent in the spring, with copper-bellied grouper and red snapper most abundant. Premium baits are live cigar minnows, pinfish and other bait fish, however, cut bait and large jigs will work as well.

The main season difference is that the seas are calmer, allowing for a more comfortable ride out to the fishing grounds.

There are fewer boats on the water at this time of the year, making competition less fierce and offer yielding highly productive trips.

Offshore Fishing: Species in South Walton include dolphin, tuna, king mackeral, wahoo, sailfish, blue marlin and white marlin.

Offshore fishing is done from 25 miles or more offshore and usually includes trolling live or artificial baits. Spring and summer also offer great offshore fishing, especially for dolphin, king mackeral and wahoo.

Surf Fishing: Species in South Walton include pompano, spanish mackeral, trout, redfish and bluefish.

Surf fishing can be done anywhere along the 26-miles of beaches in South Walton, and is most productive from April though November. Preferred tackle includes a long rod -7 feet or longer- and a large spinning reel with 12-15 pound line. Shrimp, cutbait, jigs and spoons work well, but to catch pompano, sand fleas or small white jigs are most effective.

Plunge into crystal waters where sports abound. Swim, snorkel, wind surf, sail, water-ski or just float along on the Gulf's soft swells. Dive deep to drink in the wonders of reefs and sunken wrecks. Share the bounty when you pull in your prize catch from the deck of a deep sea charter or from the shore of a fresh or salt water lake. Explore nature trails. Venture into woods and marshland walks where endangered plants, animals and exotic birds thrive. The great pines and hardwoods open upon perfectly manicured fairways and greens. Accept the challenge of championship golf. Find your match on tennis courts that include a variety of surfaces, including grass. Perfect your play. You have found a paradise in The Beaches of South Walton.