We experienced great water clarity most of the week with Bay water moving in the last few days. The water temperature has fluctuated from 86 to 88. Bait has been plentiful most of the week. We had Bonita, Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum and a few Tarpon on the catch list. The pier population has slacked off as many schools have restarted.
Bonita have been the big story this week. Numerous fish have hit the deck every day. Many more took the anglers to school. They were lost due to cut lines on the pilings or just broken lines. Most fish averaged 10 pounds. They were hitting small: Alewives, Cigar minnows or Hardtails. I had the opportunity to hand off a couple of fish to visiting young anglers who had never fought a Bonita before. Andy, from Ohio handled his fish like a pro and landed it for his first Bonita. Two very young anglers shared another fight and were excited to see what they were fighting. Brenda, Sam, George and many more put several fish on the deck during the week.
Kings were MIA again, but Spanish Mackerel were caught in numbers we have not seen in many weeks. Early morning seemed to have the best bite and at least one angler caught his limit. They were hitting lures and natural bait. Allen and Carlos caught two of the bigger Spanish that were decked.
Tarpon and Tarpon anglers have slowed to a trickle. We are at the end of the migration, but a few are still coming through and eating. Kaleb S. hooked a nice one this week.
The shallow water is still producing Red Drum. Most of the fish are over slot and must be returned unharmed. One young angler from Texas got to catch a nice one while visiting. Landon and his family vacation here almost every year and spend a lot of time on the pier. Landon not only caught this nice Red but a few Bonita as well.
Tides Link
https://tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/panama-cityngin g
Full Moon Thursday Aug. 11, 2022 New Moon Saturday Aug. 27, 2022
Tides for the upcoming week:
Sunrise: 6:07am Sunset: 7:27pm
Thursday 11th. 8:44pm Low -0.1 10:06am High 2.1
Friday 9:27pm Low 0.1 11:13am High 2.0
Saturday 10:00pm Low 0.3 12:15pm High 1.8
Sunday 9:48pm Low 0.7 1:15pm High 1.6
Monday 5:56am Low 0.8 2:59am High 0.9
8:45pm Low 0.9 2:18pm High 1.3
Tuesday 8:51am Low 0.8 2:48am High 1.1
6:38pm Low 0.9 3:37pm High 1.0
Wednesday 17th. 11:15am Low 0.7 2:33am High 1.3
Sunrise:6:11am Sunset: 7:21pm CDST
Water Temp: 86.5
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kts | WVHT
ft | DPD
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in | ATMP
°F | WTMP
°F | DEWP
°F | SAL
psu | VIS
nmi | TIDE
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08 | 10 | 4:54 am | NE | 5.1 | 6.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.12 | - | 76.8 | 86.5 | - | - | - | - |
08 | 10 | 4:48 am | NNE | 5.1 | 6.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.12 | - | 76.3 | 86.5 | - | - | - | - |
08 | 10 | 4:42 am | NNE | 4.1 | 7.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.12 | - | 76.6 | 86.5 | - | - | - | - |
08 | 10 | 4:36 am | ENE | 6.0 | 7.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.12 | - | 77.4 | 86.5 |
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The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
THURSDAY
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet with
a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
Showers and thunderstorms likely.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant
period of 4 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance
of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
FRIDAY
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet with
a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning.
FRIDAY NIGHT
West winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet
with a dominant period of 6 seconds. Protected waters a light
chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then
showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight.
SATURDAY
West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet with a
dominant period of 5 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning.
SATURDAY
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast,
then becoming southwest in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet with
a dominant period of 4 seconds, then 1 foot or less. Protected
waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south
after midnight. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a light
chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
(local forecast).
THURSDAY (81/76 rain 85% wind S-11)
FRIDAY (84/74 rain 60% wind SW-10)
SATURDAY (86/75 rain 66% wind W-08)
SUNDAY (85/76 rain 48% wind SSE-07)
MONDAY (87/76 rain 24% wind W-09)
TUESDAY (87/75 rain 33% wind W-09)
WEDNESDAY(87/73 rain 43% wind WNW-08)
PIER MANAGEMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bay County Parks and Recreation – 5304 Majetti Tower Road Panama City, FL 32404
850-248-8730
Travis Barbee – Bay Co. Parks Division Manager – tbarbee@baycountyfl.gov – 850-381-8155
Vince Martin – Bay Co. Beach Operations Manager - vmartin@baycountyfl.gov - 850-896-6580
Tight lines and screaming drags,
Sam
