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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Summer in Panama City Beach has never tasted so good or lasted so long. This year marks the longest red snapper season yet, giving locals and visitors even more time to indulge in one of the Gulf’s most prized catches. With its mild flavor, flaky texture, and incredible versatility, red snapper is…
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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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The fun never stops in Panama City Beach with the abundance of activities to enjoy for visitors of all ages! Whether you are taking a day to yourselves without the kiddos or joining your best friends for a weekend in the sun, these activities are sure to keep the adult visitor busy (and the kid in…
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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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