Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

New to saltwater fishing or looking to get the kids involved!? Check out our Saltwater 101 and Kids Trips! We offer inshore and nearshore trips for anglers of all experience levels and we offer Law Enforcement and Military discounts! Message us before booking!! Start times may be adjusted to fit your schedule! Just message and request!!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Family Time Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $400
    New to saltwater fishing or wanting to introduce the family to something new!? This trip is for you. This is a short trip that starts inside the bay in the calmer waters. A combination of trolling and some bottom fishing is offered on this trip. If waters are calm we will venture through the pass and fish within a few miles of shore to give you the experience and view of the beach from a different point of view.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    3hr Saltwater 101
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $400
    This is a short trip geared towards those new to Saltwater fishing or those that want to give it a try without an expensive, long trip. We will nearshore troll and as water conditions allow, possibly bottom fish for a variety of small reef fish inshore or nearshore. If you are looking to catch larger species, please see a four, five or six hour trip.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Party of One(One person trip!)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $400
    This trip is for that one person in the group that wants to go fishing, but cost for most trips is just out of the budget. I will take that single angler out on a four hour trip inshore, nearshore or a combination at a special price! This trip is NOT for more than one person. More than one constitites a standard trip as priced.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Kids Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $400
    This is a trip just for the kids. Some light gear trolling and bottom fishing to give them the thrill and experience of being on the water. This trip takes place inside the bay and pass.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Skipjack
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
    Freshwater Drum
    Freshwater Drum
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $575
    This trip is for those anglers looking for calmer waters. We will typically fish in St. Andrews Bay or the Choctawhatchee Bay and target Redfish, Trout as well as some smaller reef fish, depending on the season. This is an active casting trip and is tylically recommended for two anglers. Trolling the bay and pass for Spanish Mackerel are also offered as part of this trip. For parties of more than two, this is more of a trolling and bottom fishing trio rather than casting to target Redfish and Trout.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 hour Morning Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    This is a seasonal trip where we will troll near shore for Spanish Mackerel in April, King Mackerel from April-September. Although not as common, it is possible to pick up a Cobia, Wahoo or occasional Sailfish while on this type of trip. Available species vary by season so feel free to message us before booking to see what would be available at the time of your trip. This is a trolling trip only with not bottom fishing. There is a combo trip available where we will do a little of each.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4hr Morning Captains Choice
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    1 Day Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    The Captains Choice trip allows us to choose what type of fishing will be most productive for your trip. We may troll for Kings, Mahi or Spanish. We may bottom fish for a variety of reef species, or we may do a combination of the two types of fishing to give you the experience of each. Please note this is typically not a species specific trip for Amberjack, Grouper or Red Snapper. There are specialized trips for those species based on seasons and limits.
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Fall Break Special(October)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    October is one the best months to fish the Gulf! The water and air temperatures are coming down, but the fishing heats up. Whether you prefer to bottom fish, troll or a little of each, this is the time to get out there. This is typically a Captains Choice trip where we will put together a trip based on the best possible available bite during your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 hour Afternoon Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    This is a seasonal trip where we will troll near shore for Spanish Mackerel in April, King Mackerel from April-September. Although not as common, it is possible to pick up a Cobia, Wahoo or occasional Sailfish while on this type of trip. This is a seasonal trip. Most start times and trip lengths may be adjusted to suit your schedule. Dont see a trip that works for you?! Contact us and let us know what you are looking to do.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Skipjack
  • Private trip
    4Hour Afternoon Captains Choice
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    1 Day Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    The Captains Choice trip allows us to choose what type of fishing will be most productive for your trip. We may troll for Kings, Mahi or Spanish. We may bottom fish for a variety of reef species, or we may do a combination of the two types of fishing to give you the experience of each. Please note this is typically not a species specific trip for Amberjack, Grouper or Red Snapper. There are specialized trips for those species based on seasons and limits.
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Fall Red Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $625
    Red Snapper in Gulf waters will be open the first two weeks of September and weekends through the end of 2025. Message us with dates and we will verify that season will be open before you book your trip!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Captains Choice
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    The Captains Choice trip is a five hour and we will fish anywhere the backwaters for Redfish and Speckled Trout to nine miles offshore for Amberjack, Grouper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper among other species. Targets vary depending on the time of year and seasons so this trip allows us to target the most likely bite available for your trip!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Captains Choice
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    The Captains Choice trip is a six hour and we will fish anywhere the backwaters for Redfish and Speckled Trout to nine miles offshore for Amberjack, Grouper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper among other species. Targets vary depending on the time of year and seasons so this trip allows us to target the most likely bite available for your trip!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 82 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great fishing trip
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Robert B.
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Great Fishing Trip With Capt. Stephen

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Family Time Trip on October 7, 2025
Great fishing trip with my daughter and her boyfriend.  We did some off shore ocean trolling and some bay fishing.  We caught...
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Mark L.
Panama City Beach, FL
Excellent
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Fantastic!!!!!!

NEW  4hr Morning Captains Choice on October 14, 2025
I can’t say enough good about Captain Steve, his boat, and his service. This is the best charter we have ever taken and we’ve...
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Kevin N.
Pensacola, Florida
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

NEW  4hr Morning Captains Choice on October 8, 2025
If you have a kid that loves to fish, this is where you go. I’ve been on many charters and this is by far the best ever....
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Molly M.
Panama City Beach, Florida
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Combo Tour with Captain steve!!!

4hr Morning Captains Choice on August 11, 2025
This fishing trip was an absolute blast! When looking to book for my family of 4 (2 kids 9,13) I had multiple questions and...
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Half day trip with captain Steve

4 Hour Inshore on March 25, 2025
Overall Experience was exceptional! Original charter day was Monday but due to weather captain Steve called 48 hours earlier...
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FAQs about Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Family Time Trip (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3hr Saltwater 101 (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Party of One(One person trip!) (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Kids Trip (3 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 4 Hour Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 hour Morning Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $600 per day per group - 4hr Morning Captains Choice (1 day)
  • US $600 per group - Fall Break Special(October) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 hour Afternoon Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $600 per day per group - 4Hour Afternoon Captains Choice (1 day)
  • US $625 per group - Fall Red Snapper (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Captains Choice (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Captains Choice (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We typically will not spend charter time fishing for live bait. Live bait may be purchased at a small additional charge and added to the final cost)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting available at cost)
  • Fishing License (Fishing license provided for your trip)

Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (St. Andrews Bay and Choctawatchee Bay)
  • Nearshore Fishing (State licensed boat to 9 miles out)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Lost rods/reels are charged to customer)
  • Heavy Tackle (Lost rod/reels are charged to customer)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Stephen Hess
Panama City, Florida, United States
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88 Customer reviews
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Member since June 2023
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My love of Saltwater Fishing started in Virginia, growing up fishing the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters of Virginia and North Carolina. My journey took me inland to the Cumberland River system in Tennessee where My son and I chased trophy Striped Bass for a number of years(see photos!!) before ultimately deciding to move to my favorite waters in the Gulf! I have fished these waters since the mid 1990’s with friends and fellow Charter Captains here that eventually convinced me that this is where I needed to be.
Our Team
Stephen H.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Key West
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
St. Andrews Bay and Choctawatchee Bay
Nearshore Fishing
State licensed boat to 9 miles out
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Lost rods/reels are charged to customer
Heavy Tackle
Lost rod/reels are charged to customer
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We typically will not spend charter time fishing for live bait. Live bait may be purchased at a small additional charge and added to the final cost
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting available at cost
Fishing License
Fishing license provided for your trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children are welcome! Typically recommend the shorter 4 hour trips.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:

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Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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