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St. Andrews · Panama City Fishing Weather & Tides
St. Andrew Bay's grass flats, the pass, and the Shell Island shore.
Today on the water
Thursday, August 6Right now it's 80°F and mostly sunny at St. Andrews · Panama City, with wind ESE 4 mph (gusts 15). The forecast high is 88° with a 10% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide3:24 AM (1.6 ft)
- Low tide3:59 PM (0.2 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise7:04 AM
- Sunset8:32 PM
- UV index8
Fishing St. Andrews · Panama City
St. Andrew Bay is a deep, clear, unusually healthy estuary — the grass beds run for miles and the bay drops off fast enough that big fish hold well inside. Redfish and trout work the flats and the Shell Island shoreline, flounder stack on the sandy edges near the pass, and tarpon roll through the deep channels in summer. Its clarity makes it one of the better sight-fishing bays in the Panhandle.
Target species
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Tarpon
Local tip: Clear water and a moving tide make the grass flats sight-fishable — go early before the boat traffic builds.
St. Andrews · Panama City fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in St. Andrews · Panama City today?
- St. Andrews · Panama City's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Panama City. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at St. Andrews · Panama City?
- St. Andrews · Panama City is known for Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing St. Andrews · Panama City?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for St. Andrew Bay & the Pass, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing St. Andrews · Panama City right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Panama City). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.