Fishing

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....

By Pam Anderson, Capt. Anderson’s Marina School may have started, but the fishing fun continues. Red Snapper and Amberjack will both be open through August 24 at midnight. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to catch that ‘big one’ and take it home! Grand Lagoon marinas offer many different fishing trips...

Make this Christmas very meaningful by joining us at Bethlehem Christmas Village December 13 through the 16. Capt. Anderson’s Marina will be presenting its 11th Annual Bethlehem Christmas Village’s Live Nativity programs nightly, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Come hear the Biblical story of that very first Christmas in...

By Tim Braddock, Bay Breeze Bait & Tackle As sure as the transition of the first few cold fronts bringing the potential first frost begins to move through the Emerald Coast, we will experience a similar transition in our fishing as well. It’s a great time to be looking for...

By Pam Anderson January is usually when we locals have our eyes on finding someplace warm and cozy. But for all of you who like to get out in the chilly but sunny weather here in NW Florida, there are plenty of fish to catch and keep this time of...

Look for our first edition of your local fishing report in PCB Life, sponsored by Bay Breeze Bait + Tackle. We will provide current, reliable information with all things concerning fishing. We’ll talk about what’s biting, where to catch them, the best in fishing gear, and local events and...

By Pam Anderson A recent article by NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program, or MRIP, states that their new Recreational Fishing Data and Survey Standards will promote data quality, consistency, and comparability across the Marine Recreational Information Program’s national network of recreational fishing surveys. The For-hire and Commercial industries have...

By Pam Anderson March 1, as most locals know, is the start of the fishing season for Federally-permitted head-boats and Charter Boats. We’ve all had our USCG inspections, new coats of paint, and are ready to go fishing. Grand Lagoon watersports are on! Triggerfish season opens March 1 for some...

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...

May is a busy month for boating in Florida. As temperatures warm up and the long Memorial Day holiday weekend nears, more and more boaters will hit the bays, lakes, rivers and Gulf of Mexico. Bay County Tax Collector Chuck Perdue wants boaters to operate safely this year and...