Panama City Beach Weather Forecast

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Nick Tate
Nick T.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing here in Santa Rosa beach is on fire right now. Offshore we are catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, mangrove snapper, few kings and Spanish and some Mahi and black fin tuna around our fads offshore.
Inshore is heating up with most catches being redfish and jack Crevalle, but we are still finding speckled trout, Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper.
Nick Tate
Nick T. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing here in Santa Rosa beach is on fire right now. Offshore we are catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, mangrove snapper, few kings and Spanish and some Mahi and black fin tuna around our fads offshore.
Inshore is heating up with most catches being redfish and jack Crevalle, but we are still finding speckled trout, Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper.
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Russell Fiser
Russell F.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Now that the summer's red snapper season is coming to an end don't forget the pelagics and other reef species such as gag grouper. Grouper sandwiches are on the menu now!
Russell Fiser
Russell F. Panama City, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Now that the summer's red snapper season is coming to an end don't forget the pelagics and other reef species such as gag grouper. Grouper sandwiches are on the menu now!
Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
The redfish bite is really good right now. The rain has cooled the water temps down into the mid to low 80s. Seems like a falling tide with live bait is working best.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 years ago
The redfish bite is really good right now. The rain has cooled the water temps down into the mid to low 80s. Seems like a falling tide with live bait is working best.
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Brandon Simon
Brandon S.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Snapper season is starting to wind down but there are still some fish out there if you are willing to move around a bit. Inshore the Jack crevalles are name of the game this time of year. They will pop up around the bay and you better be ready with a swim bait or topwater plug to get after them. The heat has the redfish and trout bite slowed tremendously but some good fish can still be caught early morning or late evening.
Brandon Simon
Brandon S. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Snapper season is starting to wind down but there are still some fish out there if you are willing to move around a bit. Inshore the Jack crevalles are name of the game this time of year. They will pop up around the bay and you better be ready with a swim bait or topwater plug to get after them. The heat has the redfish and trout bite slowed tremendously but some good fish can still be caught early morning or late evening.
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Harry Helms
Harry H.
Port St. Joe, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Bull Reds, Bull Reds, Bull Reds
It's very hot outside and and the bay water temperature is threw the roof. Finding moving water has been the key to success. Fishing deep grass flats close to the jetties has produced some keeper trout in a mostly dead bay. The one thing that has kept my clients and I going through this heat is the bull reds. Anywhere there is deep water and good current bull reds have been crushing their favorite prey. They have been plentiful with opportunities to catch them on live bait, plastics, and even fly if an angler...
Harry Helms
Harry H. Port St. Joe, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Bull Reds, Bull Reds, Bull Reds
It's very hot outside and and the bay water temperature is threw the roof. Finding moving water has been the key to success. Fishing deep grass flats close to the jetties has produced some keeper trout in a mostly dead bay. The one thing that has kept my clients and I going through this heat is the bull reds. Anywhere there is deep water and good current bull reds have been crushing their favorite prey. They have been plentiful with opportunities to catch them on live bait, plastics, and even fly if an angler
can show some patience. Long fights and screaming drags is a great way to end the Summer!
Redfish fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Kelia P.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Red snapper fishing is still in full force. We have 23 days left of our federal season. We have been catching the Red Snapper on live Cigar Minnows, Pilchards, Boston Mackerel and whole white squid. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous and one of the prettiest June and Julys we've had in a long time. The water is clean, clear and hot and the beaches are absolutely beautiful!
Kelia Paul
Kelia P. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Red snapper fishing is still in full force. We have 23 days left of our federal season. We have been catching the Red Snapper on live Cigar Minnows, Pilchards, Boston Mackerel and whole white squid. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous and one of the prettiest June and Julys we've had in a long time. The water is clean, clear and hot and the beaches are absolutely beautiful!
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Sloan Smith
Sloan S.
Vernon, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Our new boat a 24 foot sea hunt flats boat
Sloan Smith
Sloan S. Vernon, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Our new boat a 24 foot sea hunt flats boat
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Spanish mackerel bite has been good. Jack crevale and bulls showing up sporadically.
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Spanish mackerel bite has been good. Jack crevale and bulls showing up sporadically.
Jack Crevalle fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
New sleigh. 2011 Transport 200SVT with 175 Suzuki, Power Pole, Bait/Live Well, Trolling Motor w/ Spot Lock, GPS and Fish Finder. 20' length with 8' beam.
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 years ago
New sleigh. 2011 Transport 200SVT with 175 Suzuki, Power Pole, Bait/Live Well, Trolling Motor w/ Spot Lock, GPS and Fish Finder. 20' length with 8' beam.
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
One of my favorites. Gentleman with autism catching one of his first fish! They didn't know how he'd react but I sensed he wanted to give it a go.
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 years ago
One of my favorites. Gentleman with autism catching one of his first fish! They didn't know how he'd react but I sensed he wanted to give it a go.
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Recent Panama City Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter was awesome very nice professional and a great guide put us on the fish and we couldn’t quit catching them!

    Garrett S. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: Reeling In Memories

  • ★★★★★
    Good time Captain Brian great with kids and put us on reds,trout,flowder,Black Sea bass, we all had a good day Tight lines till the next time

    Bob H. | August 22, 2026

    Trip: PCB Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Jeff. Would book with him again. We also got to see some beautiful views!

    Halle H. | August 22, 2026

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great fishing trip with Marvin. My daughter and I caught a ton of fish and had such a fun day. Highly recommend Marvin for your fishing guide.

    Blair B. | August 17, 2026

    Trip: 30A Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    I took my three adult children out for a 3 hour fish in the lagoon, and Captain Jeff and his brother Jason were fantastic hosts. The fishing was slow but they did put us on some red snapper and everyone caught a few fish. They were very attentive and were great to us all. I would certainly recommend fishing with them. The boat was comfortable and I had no complaints. I will certainly look to fish with them again. I give them 5 stars. Thank you Jeff.

    Arthur W. | August 16, 2026

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip

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    Ian A. | August 16, 2026

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    Trip was great! Jeff is a really good captain. Made sure we caught some fish even in the slow season

    Eric C. | August 13, 2026

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    Captain Harris and deckhand Cody were awesome! We had six in our group and had plenty of room to relax and fish on our 4 hour trip. We enjoyed our trip so much we are already planning our next vacation. 10/10, highly recommend.

    Rob B. | August 12, 2026

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