Wind, rain, and rough water brought poor fishing conditions for the beginning of this report period. Overnight storms left us with dirty water by Thursday morning. It took all week for it to begin to clear. Friday, as expected, the dirty water produced small sharks, catfish, ladyfish and Hardtails. By Sunday, a few fish began to return. It was a slow week. Species caught were: King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Hardtails, Ladyfish, Yellowtail Jacks, and a surprie Octopus. Bait was available and consisted of Cigar minnows, small Alewives and small Hardtails.
King Mackerel catches were few. We had one small one caught Sunday, a couple of bites Monday, and Hai decked one Tuesday afternoon on a Colt Sniper.
A few Pompano have begun to move through the shallow water. Sunday one angler caught a nice size, Pomp. Then, there were a few keepers decked Wednesday.
Wheels N’ Waves car show Saturday, Sept. 28th from 08:00am to 1:00pm at the M. B. Miller Pier. The show is free and there will be food trucks on site. Parking will be affected on the east side of the pier so plan ahead.
Daily activity:
Thursday: water temp 81.1 – 82.9 Overnight storm with wind churned the water. Breakers at end of pier with dirty water.
Friday: water temp 82.2 – Water clarity some better but still dingy, especially in the shallows. Catfish, small Sharks, a few Ladyfish and Hardtails.
Saturday: water temp 82.0 – 83.1
Sunday: water temp 82.2 – 82.6 Small Spanish Mackerel, one small King Mackerel, Hardtails and one nice Pompano.
Monday: water temp 81.7 – 82.8 Two King Mackerel bites but not hooked, small Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, Hardtails, one Octopus. Water cleaner but dark color.
Tuesday: water temp.82.2 – 84.2 Small Spanish, Hardtails and Yellowtail Jacke off the end. Red drum prowling the shallows. Small Alewives, Cigar minnows and baby Hardtails are available for bait. Hai got a King Mackerel late afternoon.
Wednesday: water temp 82.9 – 84.2 A few Pompano, small Spanish Mackerel, Hardtails and Yellowtail Jacke. Lots of bait around. “Flippers” everywhere.
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
New Moon Wednesday Oct. 02, 2024 - Full Moon Thursday Oct. 17, 2024
Tides for the upcoming week:
Sunrise: 6:29am Sunset: 6425pm
Thursday 19th.. 6:23am Low 0.7 2:16pm High 1.3
4:33pm Low 1.2 10:59pm High 1.5
Friday 8:07am Low 0.5 11:23pm High 1.8
Saturday 9:57am Low 0.2
Sunday 11:47am Low 0.3 12:08am High 2.0
Monday 1:24pm Low 0.2 12:59am High 2.1
Tuesday 2:42pm Low 0.1 1:56am High 2.1
Wednesday 25th. 3:45pm Low 0.2 3:01am High 2.0
Sunrise: 6:33am Sunset: 6:35pm CDST
The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
THURSDAY
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northwest 1 foot at 2 seconds. Protected waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters smooth.
FRIDAY
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: North 1 foot at 2 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: Northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Protected waters a light chop.
SATURDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet in the afternoon. Protected waters a light chop.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Protected waters a light chop.
SUNDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Protected waters a moderate chop.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Protected waters a light chop.
(local forecast).
THURSDAY (89/73 rain 08% wind NW-08)
FRIDAY (89/74 rain 05% wind NNE-06)
SATURDAY (89/74 rain 07% wind E-07)
SUNDAY (77/61 rain 10% wind E-10)
MONDAY (77/64 rain 21% wind SE-10)
TUESDAY (77/68 rain 24% wind SW-10)
WEDNESDAY(77/67 rain 24% wind WSW-11)
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
