Wow, the fishing around Panama City Beach has been “lights out” lately! Bait fish schools are thick and the fish are chewing so there are great bites to be found in the bay, on the flats, and along the beaches. Early morning topwater action on the flats is still yielding lots of redfish. Solitary…
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Nestled between the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and the tranquil St. Andrews Bay lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered: Shell Island. This untouched barrier island offers a slice of paradise that promises to rejuvenate your spirit and create unforgettable memories. From pristine beaches to vibrant…
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Summer is one of my favorite seasons to fish the waters surrounding Panama City Beach because the diversity of the fishery is on full display. Our area is home to a wide range of predator fish, both inshore and nearshore along the beaches. Inshore on the flats, good numbers of trout and redfish…
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Maybe it's the self-reliance, or simply the release of endorphins that accompany the physical demands of self-propulsion. Whatever the reason, fish caught from a kayak come with a heightened sense of accomplishment. This is not to imply that fishing from a kayak puts one at a competitive…
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Summer is here and there’s a lot of angling action in the bays and along the beaches! On shallow grass flats, you’ll find good numbers of speckled trout being caught, usually early in the day and late in the afternoon when it’s a little cooler. Small topwater plugs that skitter or chug have been…
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National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27, and we want to make sure our residents and visitors are staying safe while enjoying our turquoise waters here in Panama City Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard is reminding people of a few things that keep you safe while on a boat: Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard…
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The bite in the bays and on the flats has gotten much better with the arrival of schooling baitfish such as menhaden, glass minnows and a few pilchards. The clear water and abundance of fish have created great sight fishing conditions. Speckled trout are hanging out in 2-4 feet of water over grass…
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It’s that time of the year when the springtime bites we’ve been eagerly awaiting are finally happening! The water temperature is right at 70 degrees and the Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, pompano, mangrove snapper, amberjack, redfish and kingfish are all here. I even saw a cobia being caught a few…
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If you haven’t done so already, I encourage you to break out the fishing poles and prepare for what is sure to be an action-packed season of fishing! Spring is right around the corner and signs of the season are all around the bay. Birds crashing baitfish out in the middle of the bay is a sure…
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One of my favorite things to do in the winter is wading tidal ponds in search of redfish and jumbo speckled trout. Given the difficulty of getting back into a lot of these areas, it’s rare that the fish get much pressure from casual anglers so they’re usually willing to cooperate. The fish will…
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