Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
4.9/5 (345 reviews)
Federally permitted
5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States–
Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (345)
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Angler's Choice
5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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!
Rating
4.9
345 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (402)
+396
What anglers say
97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
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Edward Fowler
Georgia, US
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Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
New
Joy
6 hour (12pm) on May 8, 2026 • 12 adults • 2 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:
0
Ryan Massa
Repeat angler
Colorado, US
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Member since 2025
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4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best 6hr Charter!!
6 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on May 6, 2026 • 2 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:
0
Shane Marshall
Utah, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent Day of Fishing
4 hour (1:30pm) on May 18, 2026 • 7 adults
What a great day on the water. Captain Jimmy had us on fish from the start and knew exactly where to go. I honestly do not think we stopped reeling all day.
C was one of the best deckhands I have ever been around. He stayed ahead of everything without us ever having to ask. Hooks baited, lines ready, fish handled, drinks checked. Top-notch service from start to finish.
If you are thinking about booking a charter, just book these guys. You will not be disappointed.
Reported catch:
0
Bradley Picos
Texas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Jimmy and Si are amazing!!!!
8 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on March 15, 2026 • 5 adults
Captain Jimmy and Si are the best out there!! First drop we were all hooked up and reeling in monsters. All day long on our 8hr charter was full of smiles and tired arms from reeling in fish. Si was on top of taking fish off and getting us baited up for thw next drop. Captain Jimmy took us to the best spots and gave us great tips for getting fish in the boat!! Very professional crew and highly recommend. Thank you for an amazing day with our family.
Bradley P.
Reported catch:
1
Richard Newell
Kansas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great 4 hr trip.
4 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on May 14, 2026 • 5 adults
caugt fish and leared a lot captin and crew (Si) were both amazing and not affraid to tell us what we could do to improve! that was much appreciated. we also made a himming bird friend, pretty strang catch for a fisjing trip!
Reported catch:
0
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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 $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,100
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
US $1,380
Entire boat: 2 people
4 hour (1:30pm)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (1:30 PM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,300
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 $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,650
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
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
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour (1:30 pm)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (1:30 PM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,800
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 $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $2,200
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
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
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
US $2,400
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 $2,950
Entire boat: 2 people
US $2,950
Entire boat: 2 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
US $3,000
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 $3,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $3,300
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
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating
4.9
345 reviews
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321
4
18
3
5
2
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1
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (402)
+396
What anglers say
97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
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Edward Fowler
Georgia, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
New
Joy
6 hour (12pm) on May 8, 2026 • 12 adults • 2 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:
0
Ryan Massa
Repeat angler
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best 6hr Charter!!
6 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on May 6, 2026 • 2 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:
0
Shane Marshall
Utah, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent Day of Fishing
4 hour (1:30pm) on May 18, 2026 • 7 adults
What a great day on the water. Captain Jimmy had us on fish from the start and knew exactly where to go. I honestly do not think we stopped reeling all day.
C was one of the best deckhands I have ever been around. He stayed ahead of everything without us ever having to ask. Hooks baited, lines ready, fish handled, drinks checked. Top-notch service from start to finish.
If you are thinking about booking a charter, just book these guys. You will not be disappointed.
Reported catch:
0
Bradley Picos
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Jimmy and Si are amazing!!!!
8 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on March 15, 2026 • 5 adults
Captain Jimmy and Si are the best out there!! First drop we were all hooked up and reeling in monsters. All day long on our 8hr charter was full of smiles and tired arms from reeling in fish. Si was on top of taking fish off and getting us baited up for thw next drop. Captain Jimmy took us to the best spots and gave us great tips for getting fish in the boat!! Very professional crew and highly recommend. Thank you for an amazing day with our family.
Bradley P.
Reported catch:
1
Richard Newell
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great 4 hr trip.
4 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on May 14, 2026 • 5 adults
caugt fish and leared a lot captin and crew (Si) were both amazing and not affraid to tell us what we could do to improve! that was much appreciated. we also made a himming bird friend, pretty strang catch for a fisjing trip!
Reported catch:
0
FAQs about Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
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What is the boat like?
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