The water was stained most of this report period. It cleaned some today. The water temperature fluctuated between 75 and 78 degrees. Species caught were, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Ladyfish, Bonita, Red Drum, Hardtails, Yellowtail Jacks, Alewives and Cigar minnows. One Tarpon was hooked but lost this afternoon.
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The week started with Rowell Z. in first place with the 26-pound 16-ounce King he caught 10-16-24 and Danny N. in second place with his 21-pound 9-ounce fish he caught 10-16-24. Rowell then decked a 23-pound 13-ounce fish 10-29-24 that moved him above Danny with both of his fish. He had the 26lb 6oz in first and his 23lb 13oz sitting second. This afternoon, Chung K. took over first place with a 26-pound 12-ounce King he caught at 3:00pm. Rowell Z.was bumped to second place with his 26-pound 6-ounce fish. We had a good week for King with several fish 20-pounds or better caught and a number of smaller fish. We also lost three fish today between 18 to 22-pounds to “Flipper”: Here is Chung with his leading fish, Rowell Z. with his second place fish as well as several more pictures of other Kings caught and lost to “Flipper” during the week.
Spanish Mackerel have been active with multiple fish caught per day. There were several limits by different anglers during the week. All sizes of Spanish were around with some nice “axe-handles” caught. This is an example of one of the larger fish that weighed 4-pounds 4-ounces.
Bonita have been few lately. However, this afternoon we had a Bonita and Ladyfish frenzy. It almost didn’t matter what you put into the water, and you were hit. Several Bonita and too many Lady fish to count hit the deck.
Other action included Red Drum. They were caught both in skinny water and off the end tee on King rigs. Several slot fish made their way into coolers while others were quickly photographed and released.
Daily activity:
Thursday: water temp 75.4 – 77.4 Big Spanish Mackerel, 3 small King Mackerel caught (Sam-2, Brad-1), Several Tarpon schools passing, Alewives and a few Cigar minnows.
Friday: water temp 75.4 – 77.4 Lots of big Spanish Mackerel, 3 King Mackerel hooked – one Landed, Bluefish, Alewives and Cigar minnows. Several schools of Tarpon passed by.
Saturday: water temp 75.9 – 78.1 A couple of small King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Alewives and Cigar Minnows
Sunday: water temp 75.6 – 77.2 A couple of small King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, a small Sailfish Alewives and Cigar Minnows Several schools of Tarpon passed by.
Monday: water temp 75.7 – 76.8 Four small Kings hooked -one landed in am, 3 hooked in pm with one landed, Several Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon schools passing and Alewives.
Tuesday: water temp.75.2 – 76.6 A dozen King Mackerel in am (Rowell 23# 13oz, Wayne 20#), a few Spanish Mackerel, one bull Red Drum, Alewives and a few Cigar minnows.
Wednesday: water temp 75.0 – 76.8 Several King Mackerel in am, Spanish Mackerel, five Kings in pm- 3 18-22lb eaten by Flipper- 2 decked (Chung-23lb12oz, Sam-20lb3oz), lots of Ladyfish, several Bonita and a few Spanish Mackerel, three Red Drum, one Tarpon hooked but lost, Alewives and Cigar minnows)
Red Tide status: In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed.
Tides Link
https://tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/panama-cityngin g
Full Moon Friday Nov. 15, 2024 New Moon Sunday Dec. 01, 2024 -
Tides for the upcoming week:
Sunrise: 6:56am Sunset: 5:55pm CDST
Thursday 31st. 6:13am Low 0.4 8:59pm High 1.6
Friday 7:05am Low 0.2 9:22pm High 1.7
Saturday 8:02am Low 0.1 8:56pm High 1.8
Sunday 8:02am Low -0.0 9:36pm High 1.8 Time change
Monday 9:02am Low -0.0 10:22pm High 1.9
Tuesday 9:59am Low -0.1 11:12pm High 1.9
Wednesday 06th. 10:53am Low -0.1
Sunrise: 6:01am Sunset: 4:51pm CST
The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
THURSDAY
Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming east 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 6 feet at 7 seconds. Protected waters rough.
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 5 feet at 7 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 7 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds and east 2 feet at 2 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters choppy.
SUNDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters choppy.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Protected waters choppy.
MONDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Protected waters choppy.
MONDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Protected waters choppy
(local forecast).
THURSDAY (81/67 rain 06% wind SE-13)
FRIDAY (82/67 rain 07% wind SE-07)
SATURDAY (84/68 rain 06% wind ESE-08)
SUNDAY (83/68 rain 06% wind SE-12)
MONDAY (82/71 rain 06% wind SE-13)
TUESDAY (83/71 rain 09% wind SE-13)
WEDNESDAY(82/70 rain 56% wind SE-09)
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
