Blue Water Connection – Billistic 

4.8/5 (32 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Blue Water Connection – Billistic 

Over 9 miles offshore
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
48 ft
6
4.8/5 (32 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it in Panama City Beach and Blue Water Connection will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Justin is prepared to put you on fish.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into King Mackerel (Kingfish), Yellowfin Tuna, Vermilion Snapper, Wahoo, Blue Marlin, Red Snapper, Red Grouper, White Marlin, Snowy Grouper, Salmon, Gag Grouper, Lane Snapper, and whatever else takes the bait. Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself fishing with heavy tackle, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Justin can also have you kite fishing.

Blue Water Connection is a child-friendly charter service, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be casting lines from the Billistic, a 48' Viking sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's always wise to bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Blue Water Connection, you can send Capt. Justin a message down below.

There's a fish with your name on it in Panama City Beach and Blue Water Connection will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Justin is prepared to put you on fish.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into King Mackerel (Kingfish), Yellowfin Tuna, Vermilion Snapper, Wahoo, Blue Marlin, Red Snapper, Red Grouper, White Marlin, Snowy Grouper, Salmon, Gag Grouper, Lane Snapper, and whatever else takes the bait. Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself fishing with heavy tackle, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Justin can also have you kite fishing.

Blue Water Connection is a child-friendly charter service, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be casting lines from the Billistic, a 48' Viking sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's always wise to bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Blue Water Connection, you can send Capt. Justin a message down below.

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4.8
32 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
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94%
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94%
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Will  Nixon
Will Nixon
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Texas, US
Member since 2025
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5.0
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Great family fishing trip!
6 hour (12pm) on October 22, 20254 adults1 child
We had a great time dishing with captain Jimmy and Roger was great helping on the deck with all the bait and fishing poles. The boat was plenty big with lots of room inside as we were driving with good a/c. The kids all caught a ton of fish and had a great time doing so. I would definitely recommend using these guys. We will be back, Once we got back they helped take the fish right over to the fish cleaning service where we had most dry packed. Captain Jimmy gave us a recommendation where we could have the fish grilled up at a restaurant nearby. We went to J Maxwell’s a few blocks away and it was delicious. Boat was clean and my wife and I and the kids all had a great time and hailed in some good sized fish.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
Cody Cox
Cody Cox
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
great time
6 Hour Trip – Summer (6/1)-(9/30) on June 9, 20264 adults
Went down with some friends for a quick fishing trip. Bite was slow starting out which is just how it goes soemtimes, captain made sure to find us some fish to put in the cooler in the end! plan on bringing the family back next time and would use them again!
Chelsea Trussell
Chelsea Trussell
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
1
5.0
Verified
Contest Winning Trip!
6 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on October 6, 20253 adults3 children
We had three 11 year old boys and their Dads for a birthday celebration trip. They went out for 6 hours on Ballistic II and caught over 70 fish! They were able to bring in a giant amberjack (released due to season, but it was beautiful!), vermillion snapper and a black snapper so big it won a contest! The captain, deck hand, boat and equipment was top notch. BWC communicated with me the couple days before and accommodated a date change due to rough seas. Our boys will never forget this trip. Could not recommend this charter more! Book it!!
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Scott Hogan
Scott Hogan
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
6 Hour Trip – Summer (6/1)-(9/30) on June 15, 20264 adults2 children
We had a great time even though the water was rougher than expected. The crew, Captain Chuck and Roger, were awesome! They did not stop until we were pulling in fish! We will use them again!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Korey Thompson
Korey Thompson
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
AWESOME TRIP WITH AWESOME PEOPLE
6 Hour Trip – Summer (6/1)-(9/30) on June 10, 20263 adults
Roger and cap went above and beyond to make sure we caught fish dispite the dolphins playing tug of war all the way up we was still able to get fish in the boat it was a great time !
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Red Grouper

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US $1,100
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US $1,200
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US $2,200
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US $2,400
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US $2,700
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US $2,750
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US $3,000
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US $3,300
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US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
32 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (13)

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Will  Nixon
Will Nixon
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great family fishing trip!
6 hour (12pm) on October 22, 20254 adults1 child
We had a great time dishing with captain Jimmy and Roger was great helping on the deck with all the bait and fishing poles. The boat was plenty big with lots of room inside as we were driving with good a/c. The kids all caught a ton of fish and had a great time doing so. I would definitely recommend using these guys. We will be back, Once we got back they helped take the fish right over to the fish cleaning service where we had most dry packed. Captain Jimmy gave us a recommendation where we could have the fish grilled up at a restaurant nearby. We went to J Maxwell’s a few blocks away and it was delicious. Boat was clean and my wife and I and the kids all had a great time and hailed in some good sized fish.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
Cody Cox
Cody Cox
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
great time
6 Hour Trip – Summer (6/1)-(9/30) on June 9, 20264 adults
Went down with some friends for a quick fishing trip. Bite was slow starting out which is just how it goes soemtimes, captain made sure to find us some fish to put in the cooler in the end! plan on bringing the family back next time and would use them again!
Chelsea Trussell
Chelsea Trussell
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
1
5.0
Verified
Contest Winning Trip!
6 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) on October 6, 20253 adults3 children
We had three 11 year old boys and their Dads for a birthday celebration trip. They went out for 6 hours on Ballistic II and caught over 70 fish! They were able to bring in a giant amberjack (released due to season, but it was beautiful!), vermillion snapper and a black snapper so big it won a contest! The captain, deck hand, boat and equipment was top notch. BWC communicated with me the couple days before and accommodated a date change due to rough seas. Our boys will never forget this trip. Could not recommend this charter more! Book it!!
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Scott Hogan
Scott Hogan
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
6 Hour Trip – Summer (6/1)-(9/30) on June 15, 20264 adults2 children
We had a great time even though the water was rougher than expected. The crew, Captain Chuck and Roger, were awesome! They did not stop until we were pulling in fish! We will use them again!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Korey Thompson
Korey Thompson
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
AWESOME TRIP WITH AWESOME PEOPLE
6 Hour Trip – Summer (6/1)-(9/30) on June 10, 20263 adults
Roger and cap went above and beyond to make sure we caught fish dispite the dolphins playing tug of war all the way up we was still able to get fish in the boat it was a great time !
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Red Grouper

FAQs about Blue Water Connection – Billistic

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Viking
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 735HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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