Panhandle Fish Tales

Don’t miss the boat.

Capt. Mark — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:12:39 +0000

According to the rental companies this is going to a busy summer on the Forgotten Coast. Vacation booking are running higher than the previous years and thats a good thing. That being said most of the fishing guides and charter boats are booking up also. Don’t get left at the dock and miss a great day or two on the water.

St Joe Bay

Spring Fishing Has been great

Capt. Mark — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:04:11 +0000

The spring bite on St Joe bay has been great with most every one getting their limit. As summer approaches fishing is only going to get better. So come visit and book a trip.

Laura with a nice Topwater trout on St Joe Bay

Great Fall Afternoon

Capt. Mark — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:13:33 +0000

Hey everyone its been a lousy few weeks on the coast, but yesterday turned out beautiful. I just had to get the boat in the water, and was reward with 6 reds and five nice flounder and a great sunset on the way home. With the Holidays approaching not a lot people on the water. This makes for a great time to come explore the area.

Its been a busy Summer

Capt. Mark — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:39:35 +0000

Hey everyone I have not put up anything new in a while Im sorry to say. But This has been a real busy summer. And for the bottom line that has been real good.
The last few morning here on the coast have been a little cooler thnak you very much. And the fishing as responded very well. I have been averaging 15 trout and 6 reds over the last seven days and and this morning was just off the charts. The bay is sarting to clear up from some recent rains and the fish are responding. This morning we caught 23 trout with six over 23 inches and 14 reds. We also added in 2 blacktips with one being a 6 ft. not bad for 4 hrs huh.
The fishing is only going to get better as we move toward the fall. If you thinking about coming this way and looking for a guide I suggest you start thinking about making some reservations.

Capt Mark

Big Gators Spotted in St Joe Bay

Capt. Mark — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:21:37 +0000

Dan with a 6.25lb Gator Trout

This has been a year of first for me since I have lived here. The trout bite is great, as for as the size is concerned, but numbers are down. So I ask the question do you want bigger fish and lower numbers or more fish and less size?
Today Angela and Dan from Carrolltown Ga. fished with me today. And what a beautiful morning. Like I mentioned earlier the bite was slow but the quaility of the fish proved to be outstanding. Most of our trout came on topwater.
On a side not for you Tarpon anglers the bite is getting better everyday. I got reports of 5 fish landed this morning along Windmark Beach. So if your interesting in a Silver King book you a trip as soon as possible dates are filling up fast.

Top Water Trout

Capt. Mark — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:52:57 +0000

St Joe Bay trout w/ Tim and Sara

I had a great day on the water with Tim and Sara Braddock of Pensacola, Fl. We caught over a limit of trout on topwater baits in St Joe bay this mornign with 3 over 24 inches.

Summer On The Forgotten Coast

Capt. Mark — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:12:13 +0000

Well Summer is Finally here. May warmed things up with the first Tournament of the Season. With over 100 anglers entered there was a lot of anxiety on the final day of the event. As of late Friday afternoon I was leading in the Trout Division with a 6.79lb fish that held up till the next day. But I was eventually edged out by 7.4lb trout during the final weigh in. Still good for a $500 purse. Next is the upcoming Bluewater Charity Classic benefitting the Wounded Warrior Program. With over $20000 in prizes this is fast becomong a must fish event.
Now to whats going on along the coast fishing wise. Trout fishing is some of the best I have ever seen here. Everyday guide boats are bring their clients back to the dock with a strong limit of fish. Most days the have at one fish that could be classied as a “GATOR”. Redfish are also plentiful with nice catches along the flats sight fishing.
If you have never visited out area I would strongly suggest you plan a trip as soon as possible. All the local Guides are getting booked for the season so dont miss your chance.
There are report of some Tarpon in the area, we are still a few weeks out from the traditional start of our season.

St Joe Bay Trout

Capt. Mark — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:11:00 +0000

Guerry Magidson Trout Slayer

We started the morning kinda late compared to most days(9:30). This proved to be a good move. My friend Guerry Magidson and I were able to put a hurt on some St Joe Bay Trout. We ended the day with approx 25 trout. With several well over 20 inches.

Fight Like a Girl-Fish Like a Pro!

Capt. Mark — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:03:01 +0000

Fight Like a Girl – Fish Like a Pro!

In honor of my sister Stephanie, who is currently going through treatment for breast cancer, I am offering a special all summer long to anyone who mentions Fight Like a Girl – Fish Like a Pro!
I am offering a special price on a ½ day trip, $300 for two people. (The regular price would be $350.) In additional, I will donate a portion of each trip to the American Cancer Society, to help the girls keep fighting…and keep fishing for years to come.
Please share this with anyone you know that might be interested, and let’s go fishing.
Capt Mark Howze

Forgotten Coast Adventures

Saturday Morning on The Joe

Capt. Mark — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:58:44 +0000

Had Jim and Carol from Lake City on the boat today. And oh what a day it was. We started out with some topwater action on a samll scool of reds. We end up bring 6 reds to the boat. We had 2 fish that just did not want to come in. After a monsterious explosion these bad boys headed for parts unkown. We finished up the Morning catching over 30 trout. With 2 measuring just over 29 inches.