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Panama City Beaches

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Florida, United States

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Red drum

30 in · 9 lb 6 oz

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Northern red snapper

17 in · 3 lb

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Florida pompano

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Florida pompano

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Channel catfish

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Bluefish

18 in · 4 lb

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General info

Panama City Beaches is a part of an ocean located in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Walton County, Florida. It is most popular for fishing Florida pompano, Red drum, and Northern red snapper.

Location

30°12′3.1″N 85°51′8.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Panama City Beaches, FL

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 Florida pompano as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Florida pompano

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

11"

Measurement

Fork Length

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Keep intact
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May be harvested by hook and line, cast net, and beach or haul seine only.
Must be landed in whole condition.
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Excellent

Florida Pompano, Trachinotus carolinus

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Regulations for

30°12′3.1″N 85°51′8.4″W
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FAQ about Panama City Beaches fishing

Panama City Beaches is a part of an ocean located in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is also intersecting with Walton County, Florida. Its coordinates are:
30°12′3.1″N 85°51′8.4″W
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