Happy New Year!
We have had a truly wonderful year and are thankful to all our supporters. Cheers to another fantastic year!
Local Events
We hope you all had a fun, safe New Year's Eve! Other than welcoming 2019, there are not many events in January. Buy tickets to the 30A Songwriters Festival taking place January 18-21st throughout the 16 beach neighborhoods of South Walton to enjoy local music. The HarborWalk Winter Concert Series also begins January 13th and continues every Sunday through February 24th. There is also plenty of room to relax at the beach. Just bring a blanket and a hot drink since our weather ranges 35 to 60 degrees most days in January.
Fishing News
This year, the FWC has released an app to keep track of fishing regulations called "Fish Rules." According to the app, here is a list of some of the most commonly caught fish in Destin with their tentative seasons:
Mingo, Open season; bag limit 10 per fisherman
Mahi Mahi, Open season; bag limit 10 per fisherman
Scamp, Open season; bag limit 4 per fisherman
Blackfin Tuna, Open season; bag limit of 100 pounds
Wahoo, Open season; bag limit 2 per fisherman
King Mackerel, Open season; bag limit 3 per fisherman
Lane Snapper, Open season; bag limit of 100 pounds
Cobia, Open season, but bag limit down from 6 to 2 fish per vessel
Almaco Jack, Open Season
Greater Amberjack, Seasons May 1-31 and August 1-October 31st
Red Snapper, Season possibly beginning June 1st
Gray Triggerfish, Seasons possibly beginning March 1st and August 1st
Gag Grouper, Season possibly beginning June 1st
If you have any questions about how these regulations will impact your fishing trip, give Captain Reid a call at 850-797-7678. Happy fishing! 🎣
Recipe of the Month
Triggerfish Ceviche
Ingredients:
Triggerfish Filets
Bag of key limes
One orange
Onions
Red Peppers
Green Peppers
Jalapeños
Instructions:
Dice the veggies and triggerfish. I did not include exact amounts in the Ingredients list since this is Captain Reid's favorite recipe and he does not have exact amounts. It should look like a pretty even rainbow; about equal amounts of everything other than the jalapeños. Squeeze key limes (limes work if they are all that is available) until all the fish and veggies are coated. Let marinate for about 12 hours, refrigerated. Serve with crackers and enjoy!