By Pam Anderson
Attention all Parrot heads and friends! Capt. Max’s Bar & Grill will be hosting its Second Annual Chili Cook-Off on February 15 from noon to 3 p.m.! For free entry in the contest, sign up soon in person; there are only a few spots left! Trophies for first, second and third places as well as People’s Choice will be awarded. Live music with Alex Napier and only a $10 minimum to sample the chili! Come join us for a fun afternoon! www.captmaxbarandgrill.com
Besides some great fun and enjoying some great chili, they’re cooking for a cause. This fundraising event will benefit the Bay County Artificial Reef Association (BCARA). Bring your appetite and come join us!
BCARA not only placed a group of chicken transport containers out this winter to add to the artificial reefs’ fishing habitat, but also a tugboat! They are busy now making plans for adding even more reefs in April. It only takes a few months for these new reefs to get some growth on them and begin gathering fish. The more habitat we can provide, the more our fish population will grow!
The Capt. Anderson III’s annual Valentine’s Day Cruises are filling up fast, so be sure to reserve space for you and your sweetheart! Each year, our Sweethearts start the season with these special Dolphin Cruises departing at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. You can reserve by calling the office 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or book online at www.captandersonsmarina.com . The dolphins are ready and waiting!
The Event Center, with its beautiful waterfront views, is ready for your special occasion, whether a wedding, retirement party, birthday party or business meeting. The venue is beautiful, reasonably priced and ready to fill your every need. Call today for a free tour!
Fishing?…. Yes! Fishing is our main attraction and has been since 1935. 2026 looks promising for a year of great fishing and great fun and we are sooo ready! And it all starts again March 1!
Book Guide Boats now for inshore fishing, the Charter boats and Head Boats for deep sea fishing. They are all gearing up for opening March 1, but several guides and Charter boats are available now. Don’t hesitate to check them out at https://www.captandersonsmarina.com/charter-boats . Guide boats are targeting Red Fish, Flounder, Almaco Jacks (great fun to catch!) and Spanish Mackerel.
Charter Boats and Head Boats will be targeting all Snapper species except Red Snapper (which reopens June 1), Dolphin (fish-Mahi Mahi), a large variety of Jacks, and those ugly but great-tasting Triggerfish. Having had such an unusually cold winter, we are anxious to get back out on the water! It is time to go fishing!
Capt. Max’s Grill also offers ‘Hook ‘n Cook’ if you want to bring your own fish (cleaned with no bones).
When planning your fishing trip, remember Capt. Anderson’s Marina… home of 3 large Head-boats, 35 private Charter Boats, 5 Guide Boats and 4 Dive Boats… the Sea Patriot Jet Boat and Shell Island/Dolphin Cruises. And don’t forget all the other fun venues available at…
Capt. Anderson’s Marina…Where the fish are always biting, and the kids are always smiling. www.CaptAndersonsMarina.com.





















































