Water conditions were slightly stained part of the week. The temperature remains very warm. Available live bait continues to be Alewives and small Hardtails. Kings were missing except for a couple of under size fish. Red Drum were schooled up in the shallows. Spanish Mackerel were caught provided you were there at the right times. Bonita were around in good numbers but were a challenge to convince to bite. Large Hardtails were hitting bubble rigs and small live bait. Ladyfish made their appearance too. Tarpon are few but still willing to bite.
Bonita have been consistent for several weeks. This week we spent a lot more time trying to convince one to bite. Schools of 25 fish would swim over, under and around your bait as though it wasn’t even there. Then, one would blow up on a bait. You could fish all day to maybe get one shot at hooking one. Monday, I managed to get two bites only to lose one of my fish to “Flipper”. At least I got a third back. Nory decked one as well.
Spanish Mackerel bit the best at daylight and then sporadically the rest of the day. Most fish were small with several below the 12 inch limit. You could get your limit if you were there at the right times and were patient. Bubble rigs with small spoons seemed to work better than other common lures.
Tarpon sightings have slowed to only a few all week. However, 4 were hooked this week with one brought pier side. David B. hooked two Monday morning and Brandon and Carlos each hooked one Monday afternoon. Carlos was able to bring his fish to the pier for a quick picture before releasing it. Carlos’ fish hit a Colt Sniper.
We have had a lot of Red Drum hanging out in the skinny water for a few weeks. This week was no different. As usual, they would ignore all forms of bait for a while then turn on and eat. Several big “Bulls” were caught and released like the one Chuck got Tuesday.
Tides Link
https://tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/panama-cityngin g
Full Moon Saturday Sept. 10, 2022 New Moon Sunday Sept. 25, 2022
Tides for the upcoming week:
Sunrise: 6:23am Sunset: 6:57pm
Thursday 08th. 7:20pm Low 0.2 9:10am High 2.0
Friday 8:01pm Low 0.5 10:21am High 1.9
Saturday 8:22pm Low 0.7 11:32am High 1.7
Sunday 4:30am Low 0.9 1:02am High 0.9
7:17pm Low 1.0 12:44pm High 1.5
Monday 6:25am Low 0.8 12:49am High 1.1
6:02pm Low 1.2 2:02pm High 1.3
Tuesday 8:04am Low 0.7 12:27am High 1.4
Wednesday 14th. 9:42am Low 0.6 12:00am High 1.6
Sunrise: 6:26am Sunset: 6:49pm CDST
Water temperature: 88
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kts | GST
kts | WVHT
ft | DPD
sec | APD
sec | MWD | PRES
in | PTDY
in | ATMP
°F | WTMP
°F | DEWP
°F | SAL
psu | VIS
nmi | TIDE
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09 | 07 | 7:12 am | NNE | 5.1 | 6.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.00 | - | 77.7 | 87.6 | - | - | - | - |
09 | 07 | 7:06 am | NNE | 5.1 | 7.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.00 | - | 77.9 | 87.6 | - | - | - | - |
09 | 07 | 7:00 am | NNE | 5.1 | 6.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.00 | +0.00 | 78.1 | 87.6 | - | - | - | - |
09 | 07 | 6:54 am | NNE | 5.1 | 7.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.00 | - | 77.9 | 87.6 | - | - | - | - |
09 | 07 | 6:48 am | N | 5.1 | 7.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.00 | - | 77.5 | 87.6 |
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The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
THURSDAY
North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet with a dominant
period of 3 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. Showers
and thunderstorms likely.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or
less. Protected waters a light chop. Showers and thunderstorms.
FRIDAY
Southeast to south winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2
feet with a dominant period of 3 seconds. Protected waters a
moderate chop. Showers and thunderstorms.
FRIDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet with
a dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a
dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Showers and thunderstorms likely.
SATURDAY NIGHT
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet
with a dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters a moderate
chop. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
SUNDAY
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a
dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Showers and thunderstorms likely.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds near 10 knots, becoming west to
northwest. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant period of 5 seconds.
Protected waters a light chop. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
(local forecast).
THURSDAY (84/73 rain 49% wind ESE-07)
FRIDAY (84/76 rain 61% wind ESE-09)
SATURDAY (85/76 rain 61% wind SSE-10)
SUNDAY (86/75 rain 58% wind SSE-07)
MONDAY (86/74 rain 58% wind W-08)
TUESDAY (85/73 rain 41% wind WNW-06)
WEDNESDAY(86/73 rain 24% wind WNW-06)
PIER MANAGEMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bay County Parks and Recreation – 5304 Majetti Tower Road Panama City, FL 32404
850-248-8730
Vacant – Bay Co. Parks Division Manager –850-381-8155
Vince Martin – Bay Co. Beach Operations Manager - vmartin@baycountyfl.gov - 850-896-6580
Tight lines and screaming drags,
Sam
