Ponce de Leon Weather Forecast

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Jeremy Vanderveen
Jeremy V.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Spring fishing is ramping up! Starting see the hering and threadfins moving inshore which means our Spanish will be here anytime. Starting to catch a few sheepshead at the jetties. Red Grouper and Vermillion snapper fishing have been great especially since dredge operation has moved Out along with the dirty water it created since October. Going to be a good year already have quite a few trips in the book.
Jeremy Vanderveen
Jeremy V. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Spring fishing is ramping up! Starting see the hering and threadfins moving inshore which means our Spanish will be here anytime. Starting to catch a few sheepshead at the jetties. Red Grouper and Vermillion snapper fishing have been great especially since dredge operation has moved Out along with the dirty water it created since October. Going to be a good year already have quite a few trips in the book.
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Eric Wilkas
Eric W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Offshore in 100-120ft Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper bite has been excellent! If you want to have fun after catching a few fish to eat the AmberJack fishing is great this time of year but out of season. A great way to finish up a trip getting your arms worn out! The Trout and Redfish are moving from the backs of creeks to the flats catching on soft plastic baits with a popping cork , and top water is just starting to get bites.
Eric Wilkas
Eric W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Offshore in 100-120ft Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper bite has been excellent! If you want to have fun after catching a few fish to eat the AmberJack fishing is great this time of year but out of season. A great way to finish up a trip getting your arms worn out! The Trout and Redfish are moving from the backs of creeks to the flats catching on soft plastic baits with a popping cork , and top water is just starting to get bites.
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Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
February 2025 The offshore bite around Key West is absolutely red hot right now, with blackfin tuna and cobia stealing the show! Blackfin Tuna Frenzy The blackfin tuna action has been nothing short of spectacular. Schools of these torpedoes are stacking up along the edge of the reef and in deeper blue water, particularly around the humps and wrecks. Anglers live baiting with pilchards, threadfin herring, and small blue runners on light tackle are experiencing non-stop action. The key has been to chum heavy with live baits, creating a slick that pulls them right up to the boat. Once they’re...
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
February 2025 The offshore bite around Key West is absolutely red hot right now, with blackfin tuna and cobia stealing the show! Blackfin Tuna Frenzy The blackfin tuna action has been nothing short of spectacular. Schools of these torpedoes are stacking up along the edge of the reef and in deeper blue water, particularly around the humps and wrecks. Anglers live baiting with pilchards, threadfin herring, and small blue runners on light tackle are experiencing non-stop action. The key has been to chum heavy with live baits, creating a slick that pulls them right up to the boat. Once they’re fired up, it’s game on! Fish in the 15–25 lb range are common, with some larger bruisers mixed in. Light fluorocarbon leaders (20-30 lb) and small circle hooks are doing the trick, providing an epic fight that tests every inch of your gear. Cobia Crash the Party While targeting tuna, surprise visits from cobia have added to the excitement. These fish are cruising the same wrecks and structure, often trailing behind rays, sharks, and even alongside the tuna schools. They’re aggressive right now, smashing live baits like pinfish and pilchards without hesitation. Anglers are reporting cobia in the 20–40 lb class, with some true Key West giants pushing beyond that. Keep a pitch rod ready with a live bait hooked up because these fish often appear out of nowhere, especially when you’re chumming heavily. Tips for Success: • Chum Heavy: Live chumming with pilchards keeps both tuna and cobia around the boat.
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Adam Schroeder
Adam S.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Sheephead bite is strong
Adam Schroeder
Adam S. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Sheephead bite is strong
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MIRANDA CORLETT
Miranda C.
Lynn Haven, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
22 lb red snapper extension of sapper season got on Boston mackerel, 45.5 wahoo in state waters got on a 4/0 pen 113 60 lbs test line on a green deep diver
MIRANDA CORLETT
Miranda C. Lynn Haven, Florida Reported 1 year ago
22 lb red snapper extension of sapper season got on Boston mackerel, 45.5 wahoo in state waters got on a 4/0 pen 113 60 lbs test line on a green deep diver
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Justin Redmon
Justin R.
Chipley, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Yellow fin grouper very rare for the area but not a big fish. Also couple ladies putting in the work on a beautiful sunny day
Justin Redmon
Justin R. Chipley, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Yellow fin grouper very rare for the area but not a big fish. Also couple ladies putting in the work on a beautiful sunny day
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Miranda C.
Lynn Haven, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Beliners are biting a few red grouper
MIRANDA CORLETT
Miranda C. Lynn Haven, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Beliners are biting a few red grouper
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Nick Tate
Nick T.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
We are already booking for the 25 season. So if you wanna catch some state water studs get with us now. Something along those lines
Nick Tate
Nick T. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
We are already booking for the 25 season. So if you wanna catch some state water studs get with us now. Something along those lines
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Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Justin Redmon
Justin R.
Chipley, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Winters red fishing at its best
Justin Redmon
Justin R. Chipley, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Winters red fishing at its best
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
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Adam Schroeder
Adam S.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Flounder bite has been strong and sheephead bite is excellent, With a bonus bonefish
Adam Schroeder
Adam S. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Flounder bite has been strong and sheephead bite is excellent, With a bonus bonefish
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    Jon and his Dad are great. Good clean place at dock and great fishing. Jon put us on the redfish 30 minutes in. caught out limit then moved in-shore to catch white sea trout. Going to eat good tonight. 5 star+

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