Monsoon-like rains and stiff northerly winds have been the theme for much of the start of October. This trend is expected to continue with the incoming tropical low heading toward the northern Gulf. Waters throughout the bays will become noticeably stained, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for…
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Just off the coast of Panama City Beach, Shell Island is the place where the to-do list disappears and the adventure begins. This undeveloped barrier island stretches for miles between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay, with sugar white sand, clear blue water, and plenty of room to explore…
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The flats and backwater areas throughout the bay continue to have plenty of speckled trout and redfish to target. Small topwaters fished along the shoreline at high tide have done really well on redfish and some of the larger specks. I've done better when targeting eating-sized trout working soft…
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Fishing around Panama City Beach has been lights out lately. Baitfish schools are thick, and the fish are chewing. There are great bites to be found in the bay, on the flats, and along the beaches. Early morning topwater fishing on the flats is still yielding lots of action from speckled trout and…
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From established couples to potential partners looking to get to know one another, a fishing date is the perfect way to spend some quality time together. Panama City Beach’s sparkling turquoise waters offer a beautiful setting for your date and are brimming with marine life and various fish species…
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Summer is in full swing, both in temperature and in the amount of fish around to target. Inshore on the flats, ample amounts of trout and redfish can be found patrolling the shallows in the early hours of the morning, when the temperatures are still cool and the low light offers them the advantage…
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From first timers to seasoned professionals, red snapper are a favorite among Panama City Beach anglers. These vibrant fish are as beautiful to behold as they are fun to catch, and they also make for a delicious dinner. Their striking red color and strong fighting spirit make them a true prize of…
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The Bay Point Billfish Open is set to return for another exciting year of premier competitive sportfishing held at Bay Point’s Point South Marina on June 23-28. The event will include live music, a boat parade, food and drinks, and some elite sportfishing, with many of the best teams along the Gulf…
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It’s 5:55 a.m., and the world is just beginning to wake. The sun rises slowly over the Panama City Beach horizon and casts the glassy turquoise waters of the Gulf in a warm golden glow. A gentle breeze carries the scent of salt and sea, mingling with the quiet excitement in the air. Your family…
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There’s something to be said for being able to live, work, and play in an area with as much diversity as we have here in Panama City Beach and the surrounding area. June offers about as much diversity as we will see all year when it comes to fishing. Hungry predators of all makes and models will be…
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