Fishing

By Pam Anderson The Grand Lagoon area stays busy with festivals and special events throughout the winter. Coming up, the Capt. Anderson family will host its 50th Annual Veterans Day Freedom Celebration November 11th at the marina. All who wish to honor our service men and women come out and...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin It’s August and that means it’s time for everyone’s favorite: Shark Week! This year, Shark Week runs August 9 to 16 and with that comes Discovery Channel entertainment, restaurant specials, and more. Sharks are an integral part of our eco-system. So, let’s learn...

By Pam Anderson Summer is in full swing and so is fishing! Whether you fish from a pier, a private or guide boat, a charter boat or head boat, chances are you are catching some nice fish to brag about. The focus this time of year in the Gulf is Red...

Visit Panama City Beach is pleased to announce that its award-winning fishing and coastal lifestyle television series, ‘Chasin’ The Sun,’ will return for a sixth season on Discovery Channel. Premiering in January 2021 and airing on Saturdays through June, the upcoming season’s all-new episodes will continue to showcase the...

By Pam Anderson The fall Amberjack season has changed from August only to September and October! Get your gear ready and reservations made for some exciting Gulf fishing! Amberjack ‘keepers’ are 34” long so you need to have some serious muscle to bring in these beauties. Such fun! Charter boats and...

The RESTORE Artificial Reef Grant Project continues to progress in its efforts to bolster marine biodiversity and support the recreation, tourism, fishing, and diving industries in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. On Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25, the Bay County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership...

By Pam Anderson An update on NOAA’s proposed actions regarding the Rice’s Whale is not good news. Not only is the agency proposing limited speed and access zones in the Gulf, but they are also now proposing a Critical Habitat Designation for the Rice’s Whale which will add even more...

By Pam Anderson We may be headed into a slower fishing season, but there is a lot going on at Capt. Anderson’s Marina including winter fishing! October’s 2024 PCB Fishing Rodeo presented by Bill Cramer GM & Cramer Outdoor Marine and hosted by the Panama City Boatman’s Association and Capt. Anderson’s...

By Pam Anderson January may be a little chilly, but there are still fish out there waiting to be caught. Our private guide boat captains are ready to help you catch some redfish! Several charter and guide boats in Grand Lagoon and Treasure Island’s headboat, Jubilee, are open for winter visitors....

Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida), the state’s leading organization dedicated to marine fisheries conservation, education and advocacy, joined the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to kick off the 2024 Redfish Film Fest and release 50 hatchery-reared, adult redfish (averaging 18...