Once home to the premier billfish tournament in the south, the Bay Point Billfish Open is proud to announce the return of an elite sportfishing tournament to the all-new Point South Marina at Bay Point on June 25-28. The event will host live music, an in-and-out-of-the-water boat show, food and…
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The water throughout the bays is about as clear as you will see for this time of the year making for a variety of exciting bites. Fast paced action can be found inshore, nearshore along the beaches, and in the gulf. On shallow grass flats there are good numbers of speckled trout being caught. Most…
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Whether it’s your first time casting a line or you’re already an old pro, red snapper are among anglers’ favorites. These vibrant fish are beautiful to behold and fun to catch, and they make for a delicious dinner. Known for their striking red color and strong fighting spirit, red snapper are a true…
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It’s 5:55 a.m., and the world is just beginning to wake. The sun rises slowly over the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the glassy turquoise waters of the Gulf. A gentle breeze carries the scent of salt and sea, mingling with the quiet excitement in the air. Your family stands together on…
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National Safe Boating Week is May 17–23, 2025, and we want to remind both residents and visitors to stay safe while enjoying the beautiful turquoise waters of Panama City Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard encourages everyone to follow these important safety tips when heading out on the water: Always…
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What an awesome start to the month it has been in terms of fishing weather and fishing. While speckled trout are closed to harvest in our area for the remainder of February, there is no shortage of them being caught. Look for the biggest congregations to be back in the bayous where the water is a…
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January, although typically cool, is a great month to fish the shallow flats and backwaters surrounding Panama City Beach. The weather can change quick this time of the year and can go from warm and cloudy to clear and cold in just a matter of a few hours. Most days you can find the grass and…
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With the extension of red snapper season throughout most of December, the inshore shallow water snapper bite has one of the best bites. Most of the good pieces of bottom throughout the bays and nearshore along the beaches have had good numbers of quality fish. Light tackle has been key in…
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November is always an incredible month to be out on the water. This year, we’ve enjoyed mild temperatures and calm winds. The water is clear and cool and fish are on the move! Look for redfish to be cruising the shallows during periods of low water. Key an eye out for wakes as the fish move…
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Recent heavy rains from Hurricane Helene stained the water in our bays and left areas close to the Intracoastal Waterway dirty and silty. As a result, sight fishing might not be very good for a while but the artificial lure bite should be very productive. On high tides, look for trout and…
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