Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center Releases Five More Sea Turtles Back to the Gulf
Amidst a gathering of locals, tourists and passionate sea turtle advocates in June, five rehabilitated sea turtle patients were joyously returned to their natural habitat in the Gulf of Mexico. The event, held at Topsail Hill State Preserve,...
Marine life in the Gulf of Mexico now has hundreds of additional underwater habitats thanks to a $1.26 million artificial reef project funded by the Natural Resource Damage Assessment Fund.
The project included 133 different reef sites and the deployment of 279 total reef structures ranging from 6-25 feet. The...
By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin
The Emerald Coast of Destin is not just a picturesque backdrop for tourists; it is also a battleground against an invasive species – the lionfish. On May 18-19, 2024, the Lionfish Festival returns to Destin, rallying the community in an ongoing effort to combat this...
By Lori Leath Smith
We all have reasons why we live here. But, I believe, many are drawn here, because our city is so blessed…After all, Destin IS known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.”
Not only a beach destination, our town was founded on fishing! But despite the legendary stories...
By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin
As the vibrant colors of spring emerge, fishermen and families flock to our piece of paradise, Fort Walton Beach and the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” for a spring fishing adventure. With the warming temperatures and inviting waters, springtime in Fort Walton Beach offers...
By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO
The northern Gulf of Mexico has a new addition to its extensive artificial reef system with the deployment of the 239-foot R/V DEEP STIM III. The vessel, deployed on Jan. 30, 2024, joins hundreds of other artificial reefs already deployed off the shores of...
By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin
Nestled along the picturesque shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Destin boasts a reputation as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” While many visitors envision deep-sea excursions when thinking about fishing on the Emerald Coast, there are other opportunities for anglers who prefer to...
By Cali Hlavac
As colder temps roll in, we start to target more inshore species – specifically Flounder, Redfish and Trout. The cooler weather means the fish will school up in one area, making them easier to catch once you track them down.
Flounder will be in the Bay and Gulf this month, as...
2023 will mark the 75th Annual Fishing Rodeo in Destin, and each year it gets better and better. Created back in 1948, the Destin Fishing Rodeo had one simple goal: to extend the tourist season another month. Destin has always been a popular tourist spot for fishing, and keeping those...
DAILY CRUISES! Introducing Tailfins Island Adventure! Departures seven days a week aboard “Always Workin’,” Tailfins’ 45-foot-long cruiser, and “Talk of Town” Tikis, Tailfins’ newest, one-of-a-kind tiki boat. Both feature on-board restrooms and certified captains. Talk of the Town tikis are the only Coast Guard certified Tiki boats in the...
