Fishing

3/8/98

GULF COAST
FISHING

A quarter of a million people come to Panama City Beach each year just to enjoy the beautiful fishing waters. Anglers of all expertise levels can be accommodated with the great variety and abundance of catches. Catches are for both good eating and sport fishing. Almost all kinds of Gulf fish can be caught in these waters. Amberjack, Red Snapper, Scamp, Grouper, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Flounder, bonito, Sheepshead, Sea Trout, Bluefish, Marlin, Sailfish and Shark are all caught in these wonderful waters. St Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico both provide excellent places to saltwater fish. Freshwater lake and river fishing is just a short distance away Large and Small boats are readily available at several marinas to take you deep-sea fishing either close in or way out. Large boats with up to 60 or seventy people anchor at known fishing spots for bottom feeders such as Red Snapper, grouper and Amberjack. Charter boats with 3 to 20 passengers make trips of 3 hours to 1 day and overnight trips can be scheduled. A license is required for both fresh water and saltwater fishing.
These are for sale at a nominal fee at many local points.

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