There is no other way to describe it other than postcard perfect. The water was gorgeous every day. The temperature has remained hot. Anglers braved the heat and managed to put the following species on the deck: King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum, Ladyfish, Hardtails, Houndfish, small Bonita, Cigar minnows and Pin fish. Bait fish were plentiful. A few Tarpon passed by but were not interested in eating.
The King Mackerel bite was improved over the past few weeks. Thursday brought two on deck, Friday, the biggest of the week was landed. Then Sunday one small one was caught. Tuesday, two landed and today four hooked with 3 decked. Andrew visiting from Maryland caught a 24.5-pound King on a jerk bait. Sunday, Mahmoud caught a schoolie. Chuck and James got things started this morning with Chuck’s fish hitting the deck and “Flipper” almost immediately taking Jame’s fish. Then Nory had to show-out this afternoon landing two nice fish.
Tiny Spanish Mackerel have been around most of the week. Lots of under size fish were caught with a decent fish in the mix occasionally. Today, several anglers managed their limit of legal fish. Sabiki rigs were getting a lot of attention with a mix of Spanish and Hardtails.
The shallow water was loaded with Red Drum at times and totally void at other times. Many fish were prowling very skinny water just off the beach. A few were caught but the catch number was tiny compared with the number of fish present. Here is Chuck and Jeffery with a couple they managed to catch. Both fish were returned healthy.
Daily activity:
Thursday: water temp 85.5 – 86.7 Two very small King Mackerel (26-27 inches by Tom and Nory), small Bonita, Hardtails, Cigar minnows, hordes of Red Drum prowling the shallow water.
Friday: water temp 85.1 – 86.4 One 24.5# King Mackerel, 3 Bonita hooked, 2 decked and Flipper got the other, couple of small Spanish Mackerel, Hardtails, Cigar minnows
Saturday: water temp 84.2 – 86.7 Small Bonita, Hardtails, Ladyfish, a few Spanish Mackerel, Cigar minnows.
Sunday: water temp 85.8 – 86.7 One small King Mackerel (Mahmoud), Hardtails, Pinfish.
Monday: water temp 88.2 Small Spanish Mackerel, a few baby Bonita, Hardtails and Cigar minnows.
Tuesday: water temp.86.2 – 87.4 Two small King Mackerel hooked with one decked (Chuck decked his and James lost his to “Flipper”)A few Spanish Mackerel, Hardtails and Pinfish.
Wednesday: water temp 86.2 – Lots of small Spanish Mackerel, Hardtails, Cigar minnows. A few Red Drum prowling the shallows. Nory caught 2 Kings in pm.
Red Tide status: The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week.
Tides Link
https://tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/panama-cityngin g
New Moon Monday Sept. 02, 2024 - Full Moon Tuesday Sept. 17, 2024
Tides for the upcoming week:
Sunrise: 6:18am Sunset: 7:07pm
Thursday 29th.. 6:00pm Low 0.1 6:56am High 1.9
Friday 6:41pm Low 0.2 8:10am High 1.9
Saturday 7:16pm Low 0.3 9:08am High 1.9
Sunday 7:40pm Low 0.5 9:58am High 1.8
Monday 7:23pm Low 0.7 10:47am High 1.6
Tuesday 6:54pm Low 0.8 11:39am High 1.5
Wednesday 04th. 4:57am Low 0.9 12:58am High 1.0
6:40pm Low 0.9 12:35pm High 1.4
Sunrise: 6:21am Sunset: 7:00pm CDST
The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
THURSDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Protected waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
FRIDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. Protected waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Protected waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
SUNDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Protected waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
MONDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Protected waters a light chop. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
MONDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Protected waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight.
(local forecast).
THURSDAY (89/78 rain 46% wind SE-10)
FRIDAY (89/77 rain 19% wind SE-10)
SATURDAY (89/77 rain 19% wind SE-10)
SUNDAY (90/77 rain 04% wind SE-08)
MONDAY (91/78 rain 17% wind SE-09)
TUESDAY (89/76 rain 61% wind ESE-11)
WEDNESDAY(86/75 rain 58% wind E-11)
PIER MANAGEMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bay County Parks and Recreation – 5304 Majetti Tower Road Panama City, FL 32404
850-248-8730
Vince Martin – Bay Co. Parks Division Manager - vmartin@baycountyfl.gov - 850-896-6580
Timothy Pentice- Bay Co. Asst. Div. Mgr. – tprentice@baycountyfl.gov – 448-217-4219
Tight lines and screaming drags,
Sam
SLP053@BELLSOUTH.NET
770-265-2879
