By Pam Anderson
If you haven’t had time to get out and catch your Red Snapper this season, now is the time! Federally licensed Head-boats and Charter Boats’ season for Red Snapper ends August 18 at 12MN! Reserve today! (Private recreational boats have different seasons that can be found at myFWC.org)
Charter boats, guide boats, and head-boats are booking up quickly for the last rush to catch that big red snapper. Be sure to call or go online to book soon!
Gag Grouper will remain open until the Gulf Council regulators determine this year’s allocation to be harvested, or until December 31. Other grouper species remain open for the rest of the year unless the Council changes the current regulations.
Triggerfish reopens August 1, as of this writing, for that ugly fish that is so very tasty – pure white meat and a little sweet! And fun to catch!
Amberjack will reopen September 1 this year…just in time for the PC Beach Fishing Rodeo that begins September 23. Be sure to sign up early!
Guide boats, charter boats and head-boats are available year-round in Grand Lagoon for your fishing pleasure. We have the best fishing captains and guides in NW Florida.
Speaking of the PC Beach Rodeo, be sure to check out all the fun events and concerts that will take place each weekend as the fish are weighed in – lots of great food vendors too! Remember, this tournament is for everyone who fishes, whether from bridges, piers, kayaks, or big boats. Check out the details at pcbfishingrodeo.com.
Several restaurants in the Grand Lagoon area will cook your fish that you caught (as long as you bring it in cleaned and ready to cook – no bones). J. Michael’s Restaurant on Thomas Drive, Sisters of the Sea at Pirate’s Cove Marina, Bayou on the Beach on Middle Beach, Hook’s at Pier Park, and Capts’ Table in St. Andrews will all do a ‘Hook n Cook’ for you – you bring the fish and they supply the fixin’s. (Saves Mom some kitchen time!)
Activities galore are still available in Grand Lagoon. We’ve even got an ax throwing venue at Fisherman’s Walk, Capt. Anderson’s Marina! Be sure to check out all the cool souvenirs there, as well as ice cream or shaved ice for a hot afternoon snack!
Weddings and seminars and Christmas parties are booking at the Event Center. If you haven’t checked it out, go online to captainandersonseventcenter.com to get a virtual tour! The view cannot be beat!
More and more folks are coming in and enjoying all that beautiful Grand Lagoon has to offer here on Panama City Beach. We welcome you all! You won’t find an area of the beaches that has more local family-owned businesses all nestled in one area as you will here in the Grand Lagoon area and along Thomas Drive.
Give us a call or check us out online at www.captandersonsmarina.com.
Signing off from,
Capt. Anderson’s Marina…Where the fish are always biting and the kids are always smiling.
