Snapper Ends with a Bang - King Fishing HOT in Panama City, FL

Capt. James Pic
July 18, 2013
Panama City - Saltwater Fishing Report

If you like a big pull this is the time to come fishing. There are kingfish all over the beach mixed with bonito and an occasional blackfin tuna. Yes, blackfin tuna. One of my clients had a 25lb. blackfin to the boat last week before it broke off. While working some of the inshore wrecks for kings we are also getting some nice amberjack. We can start keeping those on August 1st.
All of the other snappers are on the wrecks and can be kept.
In the bay, bait has been tough to get but we are getting nice trout, reds and flounder. There are plenty of bluefish and Spanish in the bay for action.

Panama City Fishing Forecast:

Fishing will continue to be great thru the fall. Next thing up is grouper and flounder in the fall. We caught a lot of grouper last fall and expect the same this year.

Target Species:

Everything

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