choctawhatchee bay - Page 2

K-Bill · 07-25-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthWader50

I was afraid of that... and no I'm not military. I guess I'll just have to stick with the other places I planned on. Hoping that the south end of the mid bay bridge will produce some fish. Any experience there?

yeah man that grass on both sides of the bridge can be very productive. same thing on the north side too. sorry to burst your bubble, but at least now you can plan accordingly.

PennFish · 07-25-2012, 04:54 PM

If you plan on fishing the north end of mid-bay you will need to go by Jackson Guard in Niceville (Hwy 85N) to pick up a rec permit or a better deal is a fresh water fishing license.
Rec permits are from Oct to Oct freshwater is a year from purchase. It cost $2 more for fishing but you get better time.

2ndratecaller · 07-27-2012, 06:36 PM

Fished up on the far east end wednesday and caught a bunch of smaller trout. fished the sunken bridge on the 331 bridge. put in at fort washington landing (i think) on the intercoastal and ran across the bay to the bridge. had fun but didnt boat any keepers. Also the law was out in full force so make sure you are up to date on everything including fire extinguisher, horn, registration and life jackets and licenses

sweetyak · 07-28-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by King Mike

If you know where the boy scout camp near the bx is, wade the grass there. Havent fished there in a few years, however, i used to catch my limit of both fairly easy using popping cork with either shrimp or bait fish caught in a cast net. There are ALWAYS tons of mullet there, if you find them, the reds are close. Dont be afraid to walk a little.. i was always on the move and usually did better when it was choppy.

Is there room or a area I can launch my kayak there? I wouldnt mind trying that area out in the pro angler 12.

sweetyak · 07-28-2012, 12:26 AM

Edit.... double post.

PennFish · 07-30-2012, 10:04 AM

It's all sand there is a little hill so with the heavier yak could be tuff, there is a ramp at the Eglin yacht club(Ben's Lake), go past the hospital and the new construction then you'll see yacht club. Hang a left when you come out of Ben's and pass the Bear Creek Marina start looking for the Mullet.

DarthWader50 · 07-30-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PennFish

If you plan on fishing the north end of mid-bay you will need to go by Jackson Guard in Niceville (Hwy 85N) to pick up a rec permit or a better deal is a fresh water fishing license.
Rec permits are from Oct to Oct freshwater is a year from purchase. It cost $2 more for fishing but you get better time.

thanks, maybe I'll just try the south end the first couple mornings. In alabama the trout bite for about an hour and a half after dawn. Is that the case for this area as well?

ManSnorkle · 07-30-2012, 01:46 PM

there are also some grass beds off of postel point on eglin afb. if you go there, follow the road around to the waterfront campground, there are some small little grass beds and pools that the reds hang out it. Also see some sheepshead running through there quite a bit.

Lunch fun. Catch and release bass at the pond in front of CE. They will eat about anything. Watch out for turtles though.

PennFish · 07-30-2012, 06:46 PM

Darth wading you might be able to get till 9am, might get more time if overcast. Start early and work the beach as you go out.

PCfisher66 · 07-31-2012, 09:49 AM

Sweet yak, postal point has been pretty good lately. Lots of trout following the bait, I was in a school of glass minnows that was so thick they were coming up the scupper holes in my kayak.

07-28-2012, 12:26 AM	#15
sweetyak Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 44	Edit.... double post. Last edited by sweetyak; 07-28-2012 at 09:59 AM.

07-30-2012, 06:46 PM	#19
PennFish Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 258	Darth wading you might be able to get till 9am, might get more time if overcast. Start early and work the beach as you go out. Last edited by PennFish; 07-30-2012 at 06:52 PM.

07-31-2012, 09:49 AM	#20
PCfisher66 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crestview Posts: 662	Sweet yak, postal point has been pretty good lately. Lots of trout following the bait, I was in a school of glass minnows that was so thick they were coming up the scupper holes in my kayak. __________________ Tod 22' Wellcraft CC Tarpon 160 Kayak

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07-25-2012, 04:54 PM	#12
PennFish Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 258	If you plan on fishing the north end of mid-bay you will need to go by Jackson Guard in Niceville (Hwy 85N) to pick up a rec permit or a better deal is a fresh water fishing license. Rec permits are from Oct to Oct freshwater is a year from purchase. It cost $2 more for fishing but you get better time.

07-27-2012, 06:36 PM	#13
2ndratecaller Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 20	Fished up on the far east end wednesday and caught a bunch of smaller trout. fished the sunken bridge on the 331 bridge. put in at fort washington landing (i think) on the intercoastal and ran across the bay to the bridge. had fun but didnt boat any keepers. Also the law was out in full force so make sure you are up to date on everything including fire extinguisher, horn, registration and life jackets and licenses

07-30-2012, 10:04 AM	#16
PennFish Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 258	It's all sand there is a little hill so with the heavier yak could be tuff, there is a ramp at the Eglin yacht club(Ben's Lake), go past the hospital and the new construction then you'll see yacht club. Hang a left when you come out of Ben's and pass the Bear Creek Marina start looking for the Mullet.

07-30-2012, 01:46 PM	#18
ManSnorkle Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: FWB Posts: 45	there are also some grass beds off of postel point on eglin afb. if you go there, follow the road around to the waterfront campground, there are some small little grass beds and pools that the reds hang out it. Also see some sheepshead running through there quite a bit. Lunch fun. Catch and release bass at the pond in front of CE. They will eat about anything. Watch out for turtles though.

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