We extend a welcome aboard to Timothy (Tim) Prentice, our new Asst. Division Manager, Bay County Parks and Recreation Department. Timothy joined the team 07-15-24 and has 5 years’ experience in Parks and Rec. Operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Tourism and Events from FSU. He will assume the duties of assisting with park operations, overseeing beach ops, and bringing Special Events to M. B. Miller Pier.
Our water was clean again this report period but remained hot. We had lots of bait around all week, including Cigar minnows, Spanish sardine, Alewives, Threadfin Herring, Ballyhoo, small Hardtails and small Pin fish. Species caught this week: King Mackerel, Bonita, Mahi, Hardtails
The Bonita action was pretty good. They were caught most days this period. The bite was so good Thursday morning that anglers had five hooked at once. That was entertaining as they tried to keep their lines free of tangles. Plus, the resident Barracuda decided to take a bite out of one. Live bait seemed to be their choice, but some were hooked on lures too. Most ranges in the 7-11
pound range.
Saturday was the only day King Mackerel were caught. I had a report of three being caught but could only confirm two. There was a King strike Tuesday morning but no hook-up. It seems that they are out in the 35-40 feet depth as reported by several boat anglers.
Monday and Tuesday saw a surprise Mahi bite. There were two caught Monday and one Tuesday.
Daily activity:
Thursday: water temp 85.3 – 87.3 Bonita, Cigar minnows, Spanish Sardines, Threadfin Herring, Alewives and small Hardtails 5 Bonita at once hooked. One King Mackerel hooked but lost to a piling.
Friday: water temp 86.2 – 87.4 Dead morning, a few Red Drum in the shallows.
Saturday: water temp 87.1 – 86.4 Paul D. decked a nice King Mackerel. One other King caught and a few Bonita. One Red Drum hooked. Bait everywhere- Cigar minnows, small hardtails, Alewives and a few Ballyhoo.
Sunday: water temp 85.1 – 86.5 A few Bonita, lots of bait fish around.
Monday: water temp 85.6 – 87.3 Two small Mahi, Bait.
Tuesday: water temp.86.9 – 89.6 A few Bonita early, one King strike but not hooked, one Mahi Bait.
Wednesday: water temp 87.4 – 88.7 Three Bonita in am, less bait that before.449340489; 450947556
Red Tide status: The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports of fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were received over the past week.Tides Link
https://tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/panama-cityngin g
Full Moon Sunday July 21, 2024 - New Moon Sunday Aug. 04, 2024
Tides for the upcoming week:
Sunrise: 5:57am Sunset: 7:40pm
Thursday 25th. 9:44pm Low 0.6 1:58pm High 1.3
Friday 9:29am Low 0.8 4:13am High 0.9
8:00pm Low 0.8 3:29pm High 0.9
Saturday 2:52pm Low 0.6 4:02am High 1.2
Sunday 3:54pm Low 0.3 4:00am High 1.5
Monday 4:45pm Low 0.0 4:34am High 1.7
Tuesday 5:35pm Low -0.1 5:37am High 1.8
Wednesday 31st.. 6:24pm Low -0.2 6:53am High 1.9
Sunrise: 6:01am Sunset: 7:36pm CDST
The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
THURSDAY
South winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 6 seconds. Protected waters smooth. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
THURSDAY NIGHT
South winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 7 seconds. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
FRIDAY
South winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 6 seconds. Protected waters smooth. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 6 seconds. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY
South winds around 5 knots. Seas around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 6 seconds. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY
East winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY NIGHT
South winds around 5 knots, becoming east after midnight. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
MONDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
(local forecast).
THURSDAY (89/77 rain 50% wind SW-07)
FRIDAY (89/79 rain 39% wind SSE-07)
SATURDAY (89/80 rain 53% wind SSE-06)
SUNDAY (88/80 rain 50% wind SSE-06)
MONDAY (87/79 rain 53% wind WSW-06)
TUESDAY (88/80 rain 53% wind WNW-06)
WEDNESDAY(89/80 rain 51% wind WSW-07)
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
