Water temperatures varied as warm as 64.8 and as low as 59.5 the past 7 days. The water clarity has been poor. Most of the period the pier was a ghost-town, and the water was rough. Strong wind over the weekend trashed the water and brought the temperature to 59.5. By Wednesday, the water had cleaned some but was not clear. The temperature had recovered to almost 65. There were a few Cigar minnows one morning. Squid action has been slow.
This would have been a great week to organize and service your tackle. The bite has been very slow. As the temps recovered, there were a few fish today (Wednesday). Reports were that a few Bluefish were caught on the end Tee. A visiting angler got a couple of nice Pompano in skinny water, and Steve W. decked a 41 inch Red Drum.
Daily activity:
Thursday: water temp 64.8 – 64.2 - couple of Bluefish and 1 tiny Spanish Mackerel
Friday: water temp 64.2 – 63.9 rain in pm
Saturday: water temp 63.9 – 62.3 Rain, High west wind late day with gusts over 30mph
Sunday: water temp 62.2 – 61.0 High west wind all night with gusts over 40mph – water trashed – 3 Red Drum
Monday: water temp 59.5 - 61.0 – a few Bluefish – Water dirty
Tuesday: water temp 60.8 – 63.7 a few Bluefish and Flounder
Wednesday: water temp 62.8 – 64.6 A few Bluefish, 1 bull Red Drum and a couple of Pompano
Tides Link
https://tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/panama-cityngin g
New Moon Monday Feb. 20, 2023 Full Moon Tuesday Mar. 07, 2023
Tides for the upcoming week:
Sunrise: 6:21am Sunset: 5:31pm
Thursday 16th. 4:41am Low -0.9 6:09pm High 1.4
Friday 5:31am Low -1:0 7:24pm High 1.4
Saturday 6:20am Low -1.0 8:34pm High 1.4
Sunday 7:08am Low -0.8 9:42pm High 1.3
Monday 7:49am Low -0.6 10:50pm High 1.1
Tuesday 8:16am Low -0.3 11:59pm High 0.8
Wednesday 22nd. 7:45am Low 0.0 1:15pm High 0.2
5:30pm Low 0.1
Sunrise: 6:15am Sunset: 5:36pm CST
The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
THURSDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet with
a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
THURSDAY NIGHT
South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet
with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters choppy. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
FRIDAY
West winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northwest 20 to
25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
5 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters
rough. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
FRIDAY NIGHT
North winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet with
a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters very rough.
SATURDAY
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to
30 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas
4 to 6 feet with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters
rough.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet
with a dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters a light
chop.
SUNDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet with a
dominant period of 4 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
SUNDAY NIGHT
West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet with
a dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
MONDAY
Southwest winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet
with a dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters a light
chop.
MONDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Protected waters a moderate chop.
(local forecast).
THURSDAY (73/64 rain 24% wind SSE-16)
FRIDAY (67/38 rain 52% wind NNW-15)
SATURDAY (60/45 rain 01% wind NE-14)
SUNDAY (67/55 rain 04% wind WNW-07)
MONDAY (71/63 rain 05% wind W-12)
TUESDAY (74/66 rain 12% wind SW-16)
WEDNESDAY(76/64 rain 24% wind SSW-18)
PIER MANAGEMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bay County Parks and Recreation – 5304 Majetti Tower Road Panama City, FL 32404
850-248-8730
Joy Saddler – Bay Co. Parks Division Manager –850-
Vince Martin – Bay Co. Beach Operations Manager - vmartin@baycountyfl.gov - 850-896-6580
Tight lines and screaming drags,
Sam
