Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll 

4.9/5 (385 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll 

Over 9 miles offshore
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
57 ft
17
4.9/5 (385 reviews)

Blue Water Connection is your chance to experience one of the premier fishing charters in Panama City. The crew consists of Capt. Justin Steele, and Capt. Jimmy Barton. Book a trip with them and find out why this Florida fishing favorite should be your next fishing destination.

You'll fish aboard the Billistic ll, is a 57' Gilman
boat designed for getting anglers to the very best offshore sportfishing spots. The boat is fully equipped with all the latest gear for your sportfishing adventure. It's kept in pristine condition from head to toe, with a kitchen, air-conditioned living area, and two heads cleaned before every single trip. Looking for cleanliness, quality equipment, and great fishing? This is the boat for you.

The latest top of the line tackle is supplied on every trip, as well as a range of artificial lures for your convenience. Feel free to bring your kids on board, and show them what fishing is all about! Spend some quality family time and make some amazing memories that will last a lifetime.

Blue Water Connection offers a wide range of fishing trips. Nearshore trips will see you fishing for Mackerel and Bonito, while longer trips will take you to the deeper waters to target Blue and White Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. You may also like to try an offshore bottom fishing trip, targeting tasty Snapper and Grouper, as well as the rod-bending Amberjack (in season).

All you need to bring is some snacks, and drinks, as well as some sun protection so you can thoroughly enjoy your day. Bring your sense of adventure and you're all set!

Come have some serious fun and explore some of the most prolific waters in the area with Blue Water Connection!

Blue Water Connection is your chance to experience one of the premier fishing charters in Panama City. The crew consists of Capt. Justin Steele, and Capt. Jimmy Barton. Book a trip with them and find out why this Florida fishing favorite should be your next fishing destination.

You'll fish aboard the Billistic ll, is a 57' Gilman
boat designed for getting anglers to the very best offshore sportfishing spots. The boat is fully equipped with all the latest gear for your sportfishing adventure. It's kept in pristine condition from head to toe, with a kitchen, air-conditioned living area, and two heads cleaned before every single trip. Looking for cleanliness, quality equipment, and great fishing? This is the boat for you.

The latest top of the line tackle is supplied on every trip, as well as a range of artificial lures for your convenience. Feel free to bring your kids on board, and show them what fishing is all about! Spend some quality family time and make some amazing memories that will last a lifetime.

Blue Water Connection offers a wide range of fishing trips. Nearshore trips will see you fishing for Mackerel and Bonito, while longer trips will take you to the deeper waters to target Blue and White Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. You may also like to try an offshore bottom fishing trip, targeting tasty Snapper and Grouper, as well as the rod-bending Amberjack (in season).

All you need to bring is some snacks, and drinks, as well as some sun protection so you can thoroughly enjoy your day. Bring your sense of adventure and you're all set!

Come have some serious fun and explore some of the most prolific waters in the area with Blue Water Connection!

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4 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 31
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour (12pm)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - May 31
US $1,380
Entire boat: 2 people
4 hour (1:30pm)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip ( June 1st - Sept 31st)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 31
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour (12pm)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour (1:30 pm)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip (June 1st - Sept 30th)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 31
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hour (12pm)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hour (1:30pm)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip (June 1st - Sept 30th)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 31
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip (June 1st - Sept 30th)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 30
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip (Oct. 1st - May 31st)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 31
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
385 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

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Tim Osborne
Tim Osborne
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great day on the water with Billistic II
12 Hour Trip (June 1st - Sept 30th) on July 18, 20267 adults

Went fishing for a family "guys" trip on the Billistic II with her crew Captain Jimmy and Si, boat was comfortable and well maintained, full of comforts that made a 12hr trip enjoyable, even for those that had never been deep sea fishing. Captain Jimmy and Si worked hard all day to make this an enjoyable trip from finding fish, helping get them on the boat and just going out of the way to make for a fun trip. We ended up with a nice haul of snapper and grouper (along with some bonita and even a catch/release on a nice amber jack which left all of us with sore forearms!). Highly recommend... nice boat, great crew, lots of memories.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Amberjack
Red Grouper
Johnathon Duncan
Johnathon Duncan
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
bama boys give it a 5 star!!
6 Hour Trip ( June 1st - Sept 31st) on July 7, 20266 adults

If you’re looking for a great fishing charter, I highly recommend this one. The captain and first hand was friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to keep us on fish throughout the trip. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable day on the water. Whether you’re an experienced angler or it’s your first time fishing, they make the experience enjoyable and stress-free. We had a great time, caught plenty of fish, and made some awesome memories. I’ll definitely be booking another trip and would recommend this charter to anyone looking for a first-class fishing experience!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gag Grouper
Joey Divis
Joey Divis
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best experience ever!!
6 Hour Trip ( June 1st - Sept 31st) on June 24, 20263 adults4 children

Our trip was amazing! Captain Jimmy and Si (pronounced “See”) were beyond amazing, patient, so personable! 7 people on our trip, four were 12 and under, and was the first time off shore fishing for all of us! I dont take the time to rate and review but these guys are worth it! They were so knowledgeable and so determined to put us on fish and it was evident. We caught a good amount of red snapper, a few other random species, and one i let get off that will be a fishing story but felt like Jaws! I will 100% be recommending Blue Water Connection and Captain Jimmy/Si and look forward to doing it again!

Edward Fowler
Edward Fowler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Joy
6 hour (12pm) on May 8, 202612 adults2 children

We want to give a huge thank you to our amazing fishing captain and his incredible team! They took us to the best spots, made our first trip seamless, and were thoughtful, understanding, and attentive every step of the way. Their personalized system made the experience truly unique. A special highlight was seeing our birthday boy catch a big, fun fish—such a memorable moment! We wholeheartedly recommend this charter and crew to anyone looking for an exceptional fishing adventure. Thank you so much for creating an unforgettable experience for our family. And just so you know, tipping was an easy decision because the service was absolutely pristine!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Red Snapper
Gag Grouper
Ryan Massa
Ryan Massa
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Best 6hr Charter!!
6 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on May 6, 20262 adults

Went out on an amazing 6 hour charter with Billistic II. Capt. Jimmy and Mate Si absolutely hammered it for us! Beautiful day on a beautiful boat. Tons of space and very comfortable fish deck. The crew is detail oriented and knows how to execute a gameplan. We limited out the boat on Vermillion Snapper before 10am!! We then got our fill of some heavy hitting Amberjack’s to finish the trip. Couldnt have asked for a better outfit to fish with offshore. If you want to catch meat and have a top tier crew running the boat, no other boat will do justice! Billistic II is the charter choice in PCB!!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Red Snapper

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
17 persons
Boat length
57 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Gillman
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 800HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots
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