By Pam Anderson Whatever your flavor of fish or type of fishing you prefer, the PC Beach Fishing Rodeo has a place for you! Anglers from all over came daily to weigh in their catches September 24 thru October 10. From kayaks to private yachts to pier anglers, as well as...
By Pam Anderson What a summer! Thank you to all who ventured out to fish and take advantage of all the great activities here in the Grand Lagoon area - great food, great fishing, and great water sports! But wait! There’s more! “As the temperatures cool down from the 90’s and...
By Joe Laymon Locals and tourists alike have been asking a critical question over the last several years: why don’t we have a sizable fishing tournament at the beach? Well, without any further ado, we’ve created one just for you. The inaugural Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo, hosted by Capt....
By Pam Anderson We hear that often in messages of hope; it also applies to fishing seasons. While the Federal season for Red Snapper closes as of Midnight August 2, Amberjack and Triggerfish seasons opened August 1! Triggerfish are one of the ugliest fish you’ll encounter on the Gulf, but don’t...
By Cali Hvalac, To Do In Destin In August, it’s time for everyone’s favorite: Shark Week! This year, Shark Week ran August 9 to 13 and with that comes Discovery Channel entertainment, restaurant specials, and more. Sharks are an integral part of our eco-system. So, let’s learn a little more...
Our Grand Lagoon marinas, boat owners, and restaurants, and others who are members of the Grand Lagoon Coalition along with our Tourist Development Council (TDC) were proud to bring to you our annual Freedom Rocks event this past Fourth of July weekend. If you missed it, you’ll definitely want...
Red Snapper season started June first and the excitement is growing! Our captains have reported seeing large numbers of red snapper on the reefs as they fished this spring. Great news for all those anglers that are anticipating catching a big one this year! Bring the family and make a...
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...
By Marta Rose-Thorpe, Grand Lagoon Life The 2021 PC Beach Fishing Rodeo will be hosted by Capt. Anderson’s Marina, Bay County’s largest and oldest privately-owned marina, from September 24 to October 10, 2021. Not since the Billfish Tournament has an event of this style and magnitude taken place in the...
May is Amberjack time! This year our AJ season will be May 1 through May 31 and August 1 thru October 31. Make reservations soon for your trip to catch those large and fun and great-eating fish. Amberjack are great grilled, fried, or smoked! The Great Red Snapper Count is...