The water was dirty most of this report period. The water temperature ranged between 75.6 and 77.4 degrees. Species caught were, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Bluefish, Ladyfish, Bonita, Red Drum, Hardtails, Yellowtail Jacks, Alewives, Threadfin Herring and Cigar minnows.
The 2024 BCO King Mackerel Tournament is in its last two weeks. The leader-board remained unchanged from the last report. The tournament continues until Nov. 17, 2024. Registration remains open. You can register for this FREE tournament by text or email to Sam Patrick @ 770-265-2879 or SLP053@BELLSOUTH.NET
We currently have 118 registered participants. You can view the registration list and current standings here:
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Even though the leader board remained static, there were a few respectable King Mackerel caught. Friday, only 2 small Kings were decked but it turned on Sunday. The biggest was 22-pounds 7-ounces, caught Sunday afternoon by Bill from Ohio. There was at least a dozen decked with a couple of anglers getting their limit of three. The next largest fish was 17-pounds 10-ounces caught by Gemel. John had a nice fish, but the Barracuda ate half. Late Sunday afternoon, the bite quit and no more were caught Monday through Wednesday. Here is Bill’s fish and a group picture of some of Sunday afternoon action- left to right Gemel, Bill, Scott, John and Carlos.
Spanish Mackerel were active several days. The sizes ranged from less than legal to nice “axe handles”. Several fish around 4-pounds were in the mix. Lures, Bubble rigs and free-lined live bait were productive. Here is George with one of his bigger fish and a group shot of Johan, Philip and George.
Red Drum were prowling the Alewife schools and were caught from the shallows out to the end tee. Several hit the free-lined bait on the King rigs. Here is one example that Mark caught and released-31 inches.
Daily activity:
Thursday: water temp 75.7 – 77.0 A few average sized Spanish Mackerel and Alewives. Water dirty.
Friday: water temp 75.6 – 77.0 Two small King Mackerel hooked with one landed, several Spanish Mackerl, a 29” Red Drum and Alewives.
Saturday: water temp 75.9 – 77.4 Spanish Mackerel, Alewives
Sunday: water temp 75.9 – 77.2 A dozen King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, a 31” Red Drum, One small Sailfish, Cigar minnows and Alewives.
Monday: water temp 75.6 – 77.0 Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, one King Mackerel hooked but lost, Cigar minnows and Alewives
Tuesday: water temp.75.7 – 77.4 A couple of Bonita early am, Spanish Mackerel, a few Bluefish, Alewives, Threadfin Herring and a few Cigar minnows.
Wednesday: water temp 76.6 – 77.4 A couple of Bonita and Big Spanish Mackerel very early am then occasional Spanish, one bull Red Drum, Gaff topsail catfish, a few small Flounder, Hardtails, Cigar minnows and Alewives.
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: 6:02am Sunset: 4:50pm
Thursday 07th. 11:43am Low -0.1 12:02pm High 1.9
Friday 12:26pm Low -0.1 12:52am High 1.8
Saturday 1:00pm Low 0.1 1:45am High 1.6
Sunday 1:20pm Low 0.3 2:45am High 1.4
Monday 1:20pm Low 0.3 5:06am High 1.1
8:07pm High 1.0
Tuesday 2:09am Low 0.7 8:09am High 0.9
12:24pm Low 0.7 7:47pm High 1.2
Wednesday 13th. 3:44am Low 0.3 7:27pm High 1.7
Sunrise: 6:06am Sunset: 4:47pm CST
The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
THURSDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds and south 1 foot at 13 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: South 4 feet at 11 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: South 4 feet at 10 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 8 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds. Protected waters a moderate chop.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters a moderate chop.
SUNDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Protected waters a moderate chop.
SUNDAY NIGHT
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters a light chop.
MONDAY
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters a light chop.
MONDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Protected waters a light chop.
(local forecast).
THURSDAY (82/73 rain 37% wind E-07)
FRIDAY (83/72 rain 24% wind ESE-08)
SATURDAY (82/71 rain 16% wind ESE-11)
SUNDAY (81/71 rain 24% wind SE-14)
MONDAY (80/64 rain 24% wind NNW-08)
TUESDAY (81/66 rain 06% wind N-07)
WEDNESDAY(80/68 rain 31% wind SE-12)
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
