Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
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Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(259 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
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5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL, United State…
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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!

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Regular
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
    This trip is all about trolling for Spanish and King Mackerel. The captain will do everything to put you on your dream catch and provide all the needed gear. All aboard!
  • Private trip
    4 hour pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 6 - Sep 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,240
  • Private trip
    4 hour pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Regular
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,650
    On this 6-hour trip, you'll be trolling for Bonito and Mackerel or bottom fishing for Groupers and Snappers. You'll get to test your fishing skills and fill your coolers with some delicious catch.
  • Private trip
    6 hour pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
  • Private trip
    6 hour pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
  • Private trip
    6 hour pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Summer
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    A 6-hour trip starting at 5:30 a.m.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Regular
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,200
    There's nothing better than bottom fishing for delicious Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack with an experienced captain at the helm.
  • Private trip
    8 hour pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
  • Private trip
    8 hour pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Summer Price
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
    This 8-hour trip will see you bottom fishing for a variety of delicious species. Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack are on the menu – catch as many as you can!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Regular
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $2,850
    On this trip, you'll be focusing on bottom fishing for Amberjack, Snapper, and Grouper. The captain will do everything in his power for you to go home with filled coolers.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Summer Price
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,000
    This trip is all about bottom fishing for Amberjack, Snappers, and Groupers. With some luck and an experienced captain guiding you, you could be filling your coolers with these delicious species.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Regular
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,300
    This 12-hour trip includes bottom fishing for the likes of Grouper, Snapper, and Amberjack. You'll get to cover the areas with less fishing pressure and catch monsters. Get ready to cross some big ones off your bucket list!
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Summer Price
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,600
    Join the captain for some fun bottom fishing for delicious species such as Groupers, Snappers, and Amberjack. This trip gives you the chance to go to the less fished areas and catch a big one! Sportfishing has never been this fun and exciting!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 259 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fantastic Fishing Friendly Crew & Best Boat!
Fantastic Fishing Friendly Crew & Best Boat!
Fantastic Fishing Friendly Crew & Best Boat!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Fishing Friendly Crew & Best Boat!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip – Summer Price on August 21, 2024
Captain Jimmy and Roger were super cool and helped my family have a blast reeling in the fish. The Ballistic II was the perfect...
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Brett M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Memorable family fishing trip.

VERIFIED   4 hour pm on July 2, 2024
During our family get together, we decided to take a fishing trip. All of us love to fish, some more experienced than others....
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Gavin N.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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The best crew!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Regular on March 28, 2024
Captain Jimmy and mate Rodger were the best and most hospitable crew ever. We took our kids for their first fishing trip and...
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Greg F.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Offshore Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Summer Price on July 5, 2024
Capt Jimmy definitely knows his stuff.  He put us on the red snapper quickly and our group had our limit on the first stop...
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Richard O.
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Snapper And……

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Summer Price on July 31, 2024
We maxed out on both Red Snapper and Vermillion Snapper. On the way back in Jimmy and Roger tried another spot to see if we...
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FAQs about Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll

Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $40 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Regular (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $40 per person after 1 guest - 4 hour pm (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $40 per person after 6 guests - 4 hour pm (4 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Regular (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 hour pm (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 hour pm (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 hour pm (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Summer (6 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Regular (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $8 per person after 6 guests - 8 hour pm (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 8 hour pm (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Summer Price (8 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 10 Hour Trip – Regular (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Summer Price (10 hours)
  • US $3,300 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Regular (12 hours)
  • US $3,600 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Summer Price (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair When needed
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Sonar
  • Radar
Trips booked with Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Blue Water Connection
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
433 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2015
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Justin Steele's main priority on his fishing charters is to ensure that his customers get the most out of fishing in Panama City Beach. To achieve that, he supplies a hard working, experienced crew, the latest tackle, and a clean and well-maintained boat. Not only does he know where the fish are, he provides a friendly and professional service as well, all aboard one of the best charter boats in the area – the Billistic. He's joined by Capt. Brandon Barfield, an experienced and friendly captain. Depending on your trip, you'll get to experience a first-class fishing experience with either Brandon or Justin, and will be treated to plenty of first-hand advice and knowledge.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Boat Image
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
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 800HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
When needed
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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