🐟 What fish can you catch in Panama City?

Most commonly caught species around Panama City , FL : Largemouth bass - 2,426 reported catches Red drum - 1,778 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 876 reported catches Pinfish - 686 reported catches Spanish mackerel - 590 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Panama City fishing reports?

The latest Panama City , FL fishing reports are: @wyattpeadro reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Grand Lagoon . @jake.fountain reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Bay County Coast . @jake.fountain reported a nice Bluegill . @terrysilver reported a nice Blue runner at Bay County Coast . @terrysilver reported a nice Pigfish at Bay County Coast . .

Fishing in Panama City, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Panama City, Florida?

Anglers in Panama City , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Bay County Coast , Panama City Beaches , Saint Andrew Bay , Grand Lagoon , North Bay .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Panama City?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Panama City , FL . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Panama City?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Panama City , FL was a 8 ft / 29.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @mzenchuk at Bay County Coast on April 8, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Panama City

Latest Panama City fishing reports

Spotted seatrout

Grand Lagoon

23 in · 5 lb

Hardhead sea catfish

Bay County Coast

10 in · 6 oz

Bluegill

6 in · 3 oz

Blue runner

Bay County Coast

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Pigfish

Bay County Coast

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Pigfish

Bay County Coast

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Pigfish

Bay County Coast

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Pigfish

Bay County Coast

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Mangrove snapper

North Bay

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Pigfish

Bay County Coast

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Fishing regulations in Panama City

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

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Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Keep intact

No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait.

Regulations are the same for both Florida Bass and Largemouth Bass throughout Florida, so there is no need for anglers to distinguish between the two species for regulations purposes.

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An angler participating in the TrophyCatch Program may temporarily possess in live condition one largemouth bass, 8 pounds or greater, over the legal length limit and bag limit in order to obtain photographic or video documentation of the fish. All largemouth bass retained for this purpose must be released alive into the waterbody in which it was caught immediately after documentation.

An angler may possess one largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link MYFWC-Potential state record largemouth bass. Largemouth bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

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FAQ about Panama City fishing

Anglers in Panama City, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Bay County Coast, Panama City Beaches, Saint Andrew Bay, Grand Lagoon, and North Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Panama City, FL:

Largemouth bass - 2,426 reported catches
Red drum - 1,778 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 876 reported catches
Pinfish - 686 reported catches
Spanish mackerel - 590 reported catches

The latest Panama City, FL fishing reports are:

@wyattpeadro reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Grand Lagoon.
@jake.fountain reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Bay County Coast.
@jake.fountain reported a nice Bluegill.
@terrysilver reported a nice Blue runner at Bay County Coast.
@terrysilver reported a nice Pigfish at Bay County Coast.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Panama City, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Panama City, FL was a 6 ft / 2.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Jackson_Nguyen at Deer Point Lake on August 21, 2022.

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Panama City, FL was a 8 ft / 29.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @mzenchuk at Bay County Coast on April 8, 2016.