Hello forum members.
My name is Henk and I am new on this forum. After looking up the net for days I gave up looking for info about fishing in Grayton beach. I only found commercial stuff. Until my partner tried finding out if there is jellyfish danger for our 4 year old boy while we are in Florida. Then she found this SoWall site. :clap_1: Hurray!!!
Then now the big Question;
Can anyone help me out what sort of fishing gear I best load on the airplane?
Here in the Netherlands I fish a lot for pike and walleye. I also have some gear for carpfishing and have two 5 yard surf rods those I usually use for bottom fishing from the pier to catch cod whiting flatfish and seabass(something like stripers but somewhat smaller)
We will be staying at grayton beach statepark camping just besides some lake with brakkish water. I have no Idea what sort of fish is present in your waters at the beginning of may. I prefer the predators for the shear fun of a good fight. but a good panfish to bring for the bbq is also very nice.
Is baitcasting from a sandbank a lot of good fun or is it a waste of time?
A little help would be very welcome. also advice on how to keep my son and wifesave from jellyfish and other hazzards is very welcome.
Thanks in advance,
Henk
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aquaticbiologyaquaticbiologyfishlipsredneck heaven799 postsJoined View profileMessagefishlips
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"channel catfish"
"surf catfish"
large "blue" freshwater catfish, "sail" catfish (extremely long threadlike dorsal fin), etc. can be eaten (if you don't think about what catfish normally eat!)
skin, fillet then cut the fillet into small chunks, dip in lemon juice, toss in a mix of flour, black pepper, red pepper and salt, to cover the chunks completely with the four mixture, then stir-fry for 8 minutes in hot wok oil!!! (gets rid of all parasites due to extremely high heat)
It looks like the channelcatfish indeed
Graytonbeach, I mis your sunset.....
Graytonbeach, I mis your sunset.....
KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminRedfish are sweet meat - you caught a monster. They are prized for their tastiness, fight, and beauty. Let us know when you are back.
BeachSteelersBeachSteelersBeach FanaticSeagrove473 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
BeachSteelersBeach FanaticSeagrove473 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAs far as I know, so long as you are standing or on manmade structure you do not need a fla. fishing license.If your in a boat you need one unless it's a guided charter which that captain has paid the fees upfront. Unless that's changed this year.And if lucky you can get a king or spanish just off the beach although you usually wait for schools to show up. Now pray the june grass goes away.
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BeachSteelersBeach FanaticSeagrove473 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI also think it's $305 per fish that's either under or oversized. Plus when those REDS get to big their not as good to eat plus they are now mature enough to make more REDS.
aquaticbiologyaquaticbiologyfishlipsredneck heaven799 postsJoined View profileMessagefishlips
aquaticbiologyfishlipsredneck heaven799 postsJoined View profileMessagefishlipswhen in doubt, have a fishing license, it just makes for a much easier time - we got spot checked during this trip for the first time in years - they have a larger quota this year (thanks, Jeb!), so they're going to be out more - and yes, they read the sowal forum!
you can get a license for anything from a day to a week to a year at any wal-mart or bait/tackle store, or even online
you can get a license for anything from a day to a week to a year at any wal-mart or bait/tackle store, or even online
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertAs far as I know, so long as you are standing or on manmade structure you do not need a fla. fishing license.If your in a boat you need one unless it's a guided charter which that captain has paid the fees upfront. Unless that's changed this year.And if lucky you can get a king or spanish just off the beach although you usually wait for schools to show up. Now pray the june grass goes away.I, too, once thought that this was the rule, but later I learned it is true for Florida residents only. If you are a resident elsewhere, you need a license to fish from land as well as from a boat. ;-)
Also, keep in mind that even if a license is not required, you must still follow the rules regarding the catch.
SlowMovinSlowMovinBeach Fanatic483 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
As far as I know, so long as you are standing or on manmade structure you do not need a fla. fishing license.If you are on a manmade structure, I think you DO need one unless the structure itself is licensed (which all of the public piers you pay to use around here are). If you are surf fishing you also need one.
Exceptions are seniors over 65 and juniors under 16.
This is my understanding. If I'm wrong feel free to correct me.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertSlowMovin, you may want to read the following from marinefisheries.org: (not the key word, "resident.")
Recreational Saltwater Fishing LicenseYou do not need a license if you are:
Recreational Saltwater Fishing LicenseYou do not need a license if you are:
?[font="] [/font]Any child under 16 years of age.
?[font="] [/font]Any resident who is a member of the United States Armed Forces and not stationed in this state, when home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders.
?[font="] [/font]Any person fishing who has been accepted as a client for developmental disabilities services by the Children and Family Services, provided the department furnishes proof thereof.
?[font="] [/font]Any resident fishing in saltwater from land or from a structure fixed to the land.
?[font="] [/font]Any person fishing from a for-hire vessel (guide, charter, party boat) that has a valid vessel license.
?[font="] [/font] Any person fishing from a vessel, the operator of which has a valid vessel license issued in the name of the operator of the vessel.
?[font="] [/font]Any person who holds a valid saltwater products license (SPL).
?[font="] [/font]Any person fishing for recreational purposes from a pier that has been issued a valid pier saltwater fishing license.
?[font="] [/font]Any resident fishing for a saltwater species in fresh water from land or from a structure fixed to land.
?[font="] [/font] Any resident fishing for mullet in fresh water who has a valid Florida freshwater fishing license.
?[font="] [/font]Any resident 65 years of age or older who has in her or his possession proof of age and residency. A no-cost license under this paragraph may be obtained from any tax collector's office upon proof of age and residency and must be in the possession of the resident during hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing activities.
?[font="] [/font]Any employee of the commission who takes freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or game as part of employment with the commission, or any other person authorized by commission permit to take freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or game for scientific or educational purposes.
?[font="] [/font]Any resident who is a member of the United States Armed Forces and not stationed in this state, when home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders.
?[font="] [/font]Any person fishing who has been accepted as a client for developmental disabilities services by the Children and Family Services, provided the department furnishes proof thereof.
?[font="] [/font]Any resident fishing in saltwater from land or from a structure fixed to the land.
?[font="] [/font]Any person fishing from a for-hire vessel (guide, charter, party boat) that has a valid vessel license.
?[font="] [/font] Any person fishing from a vessel, the operator of which has a valid vessel license issued in the name of the operator of the vessel.
?[font="] [/font]Any person who holds a valid saltwater products license (SPL).
?[font="] [/font]Any person fishing for recreational purposes from a pier that has been issued a valid pier saltwater fishing license.
?[font="] [/font]Any resident fishing for a saltwater species in fresh water from land or from a structure fixed to land.
?[font="] [/font] Any resident fishing for mullet in fresh water who has a valid Florida freshwater fishing license.
?[font="] [/font]Any resident 65 years of age or older who has in her or his possession proof of age and residency. A no-cost license under this paragraph may be obtained from any tax collector's office upon proof of age and residency and must be in the possession of the resident during hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing activities.
?[font="] [/font]Any employee of the commission who takes freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or game as part of employment with the commission, or any other person authorized by commission permit to take freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or game for scientific or educational purposes.
SlowMovinSlowMovinBeach Fanatic483 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
I stand corrected.
If I'm surf-fishing and standing in the water does that count as "fishing from land"?
For me it doesn't matter anyway, I have a license and keep a copy in the tackle box. It's just easier that way.
If I'm surf-fishing and standing in the water does that count as "fishing from land"?
For me it doesn't matter anyway, I have a license and keep a copy in the tackle box. It's just easier that way.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI stand corrected.Yes, standing in the surf is fishing from land. You are standing on land. The distinction comes as opposed to fishing from a vessel.
If I'm surf-fishing and standing in the water does that count as "fishing from land"?
You might try fishing from a hot airballoon, as far as I can see there are no rules concerning fishing from the sky. :funn:
It's not worth the trouble to avoid a licence if it costs only $17 for a weeklicence if you are a nonresident guest. on holliday I'd rather be relaxed instead of worried about being checked or not.
It's not worth the trouble to avoid a licence if it costs only $17 for a weeklicence if you are a nonresident guest. on holliday I'd rather be relaxed instead of worried about being checked or not.
Hello all, I am Henk , the same person as catweazl_2000. Alive again at this forum!
I still remember your beautiful beaches....
I still remember your beautiful beaches....
butterbeanbutterbeanBeach Fanatic277 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Welcome back Henk, you picked a pretty week. Fishing in the surf and bay is slower but still there are fish to be caught, slow action, patient fishing. The sand bars in the gulf have shifted considerably since your last visit. Visit John at the Yellowfin Store and he will give you a local fishing report,good luck and tight lines! Also on 331 towards Freeport, another local bait store named Copelands will give you the skinny.
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