By Pam Anderson
Wow! We are really looking forward to another great year here at Capt. Anderson’s Marina. Besides all the great fishing and cruising opportunities we have the Event Center booking everything from Weddings, Seminars, Birthday Parties to ticketed events and corporate meetings.
All our neighbors here in the Grand Lagoon area are saying the same thing-2022 looks good! Really good! And there is so much offered in our unique area. We have Cajun, Mexican, and American cuisine, Local seafood galore, night spots, great curio and antique shops all locally owned and operated. Coming soon, lots of water adventures!
While all the boat operators are busy this time of year with painting, repairing, USCG inspections and the like, we are busy planning the Valentines Day Cruises. Besides their boat maintenance, our boatmen are out whenever possible adding fishing reefs offshore to enhance the habitat and the fishery off Bay County-at their own expense.
Our ‘Upper Deck’ bar quickly became popular for those who wanted a little refreshment as they watched the fleet come in or just to enjoy the beautiful view of Grand Lagoon at lunchtime. It will open in March, as will the market and grille.
There will be several new venues here at the marina starting in April, but shhhh, it’s a secret!
Several charter and guide boats in Grand Lagoon and Treasure Island’s headboat, Jubilee, are open for winter visitors. When you’re from Minnesota, 40 degrees is balmy, right? Fishing is always fun whether you’re freezing or feeling the heat.
A lot of the fishing this time of year is commercial fishing. Many of our charter boat operators have dual licenses, so in the winter they are able to commercial fish, keeping local restaurants full of that fresh Gulf seafood we all love. They all switch into the ‘recreational fishing’ mode March 1st, just in time for Triggerfish season to open. Did you know there are 10 species of snapper off our shores that you can catch and keep all year?
Red Snapper season opens June 1. Be sure to reserve early!
When planning your fishing trip, remember Capt. Anderson’s Marina… home of 3 large head-boats, 38 private charter and guide boats, and 4 dive boats… and Shell Island/Dolphin Cruises.
Capt. Anderson’s Marina…Where the fish are always biting and the kids are always smiling.
Located at 5550 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach. Phone (850) 234.3435. Visit us on the web at www.captandersonsmarina.com.
