Stinky's March Events, Music, Anniversary & Pompano Tournament Kickoff Party

It's time to celebrate all things Stinky's!

Join in the fun Saturday, March 28 from 4 - 10PM to celebrate 19 YEARS and kick off the annual Stinky's Pompano Tournament. You do not want to miss this celebration packed full of good eats, tournament information and live music.

Tournament Kickoff Party
Saturday, March 28 | 4 -10PM
The annual event is always a fun party for all who love Stinky’s. The outdoor event features live music by The Pickled Pickers from 4-6 pm and Dion Jones & The Neon Tears from 7-10 pm, a crawfish boil, pig roast for picking, and a delicious over-sized birthday cake to share with friends and family of Stinky’s.

Stinky's Pompano Tournament 2026 
Stinky's Bait Shack Annual Pompano Tournament set for March 29 - May 3. For registration and information stop by Stinky's Bait Shack or call 850-622-BAIT.

As Walton County’s longest-running fishing tournament, this premier surf fishing event attracts over 150 anglers—from weekend warriors to seasoned pros—competing for cash and prizes. Whether you're a local or just visiting, it only takes one perfect Pompano to take home the win.

A percentage of the proceeds benefit the South Walton Artificial Reef Association. All participants are invited to register online at stinkysbaitshop.com.

Learn more at stinkysbaitshop.com. Stay up to date on music lineup, bait and fishing tournaments by following Stinky's Bait Shack on Facebook.

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Flourishing a bit of Louisiana spirit, Stinky’s Fish Camp offers a wide-ranging menu with friendly service in a prime location. Stinky’s sits on a Coastal Dune Lake in Dune Allen Beach, just across from the beach in South Walton, Florida. Cool and comfortable, the restaurant is open daily for lunch, dinner and drinks with a great bar that you just won’t want to leave. As we have heard since the beginning “With a name like Stinky’s, it better be good”! 

Using only the freshest ingredients and Gulf catches in this fun and casual fish camp, it’s not surprising Stinky’s Fish Camp is repeatedly voted one of South Walton’s hottest spots for fine seafood, casual dining and raw oysters. Favorites include their Crawfish Pie, Oyster Log, and Stinky's Stew - featuring shrimp, mussels, fish, oysters, snow crab legs, roast corn, potatoes, basil butter broth, and a piece of garlic butter French bread. 

Sunday Brunch at Stinky’s Fish Camp is not to be missed! Brunch is served 10AM - 3:00PM with live music in the house from 11AM till 2PM.  Favorites include their Crawfish Pie, Oyster Log, and Stinky's Stew - featuring shrimp, mussels, fish, oysters, snow crab legs, roast corn, potatoes, basil butter broth, & toasted garlic bread. Wash it all down with a house made bloody mary or a frozen Stink Juice.

Right next door to Stinky’s Fish Camp sits Stinky’s Bait Shack. While you wait for at table at the restaurant (it IS first come, first served-no reservations accepted), head over to The Bait Shack for drinks. Grab t-shirts, gifts, bait, and even ukuleles while you’re there.

Stinky's Bait Shack is Highway 30A's only live bait retailer & outfitter. The Shack sits on a Coastal Dune Lake on the west end of Scenic 30A in Dune Allen Beach, Florida. Half bar, half fishing and bait fun shop, Stinky's Bait Shack is the only place you can grab everything you could possibly need for a day on the water while not forgetting the real essentials - breakfast, coffee, a Bloody Mary and afternoon snacks. Open daily, The Shack is a popular music venue featuring local and visiting artists on stage by night. 

For the early birds, The Coffee Bar at Stinky’s Bait Shack serves Biscuits & Grits along with New Orleans roasted Cherry Coffee. One of South Walton’s most favorite local bars, the Bait Shack offers a full liquor bar paired with a wide variety of beer & wine. Pull up a chair, sip on a cold one or a famous Stink Juice, and listen to some reel true fish stories. The Shack has become a staple stop for those wanting the notorious Stinky's Fish Camp & Bait Shack gear and merchandise.

Stinky’s Bait Shack supports, promotes, and features local South Walton music legends, as well as traveling musicians. Throughout the year you'll find artists rocking the Bait Shack stage or telling stories in the intimate listening room, making it the perfect beach bar for everyone to enjoy. 

The knowledgeable and friendly staff at The Shack will help you find the right bait and tackle you need for the perfect day on the water. Call 850-622-BAIT to find out their current live bait offerings and to book a half day or full day fishing trip with Stinky’s Fishing Charters. Stinky’s Fish Camp and Bait Shack hold the area’s two largest fishing tournaments – the Beach to Bay Grand Slam and the Pompano Tournament.

Local Place. Live Bait. Cold Beer. Nice People. Stinky’s Bait Shack is located on Scenic 30A in Dune Allen, Florida.