Blue Water Connection – Billistic 

4.8/5 (25 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Blue Water Connection – Billistic 

 
Federally permitted
4.8/5 (25 reviews)
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5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL, United States

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (6)

Great family fishing trip!
Great family fishing trip!
Great family fishing trip!
+3

Angler rating

22
1
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews
Showing: 5 of 25 reviews
Will  Nixon
Will Nixon
5.0
Verified
New
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.
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
0
Chelsea Trussell
Chelsea Trussell
5.0
Verified
Contest Winning Trip!
6 Hour Trip – Regular 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
0
Amanda Walden
Amanda Walden
5.0
Verified
New
BEST FISHING TRIP!
4 Hour Trip – Regular on October 11, 20256 adults
My family and me had the best time on our fishing trip! Jimmy and Xander were EXCELLENT!!! Cant say enough about these guys! We couldn’t haven’t asked for a better time. We will definitely be coming back and booking with them. ♥️
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
0
Christopher McCoy
Christopher McCoy
5.0
Verified
New
Great day on the Water
6 hour (12pm) on October 24, 20256 adults
Didn't catch a ton of fish, but we kept busy, the wife caught two big ones, we will be back!
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
0
Brian Hollett
Brian Hollett
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Justin
6 Hour Trip – Regular on October 17, 20256 adults
0

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4 Hour Trip – Regular
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour (1:30pm)
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Regular
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US $1,650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Summer
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour (12pm)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour (12pm)
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour (1:30pm)
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Regular
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Summer
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hour (12pm)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hour (1:30pm)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Regular
Low rate deposit non-refundable
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Summer
Low rate deposit non-refundable
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $3,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Regular
Low rate deposit non-refundable
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $3,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Summer
Low rate deposit non-refundable
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $3,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (6)

Great family fishing trip!
Great family fishing trip!
Great family fishing trip!
+3

Angler rating

22
1
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews
Showing: 5 of 25 reviews
Will  Nixon
Will Nixon
5.0
Verified
New
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.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
0
Chelsea Trussell
Chelsea Trussell
5.0
Verified
Contest Winning Trip!
6 Hour Trip – Regular 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
0
Amanda Walden
Amanda Walden
5.0
Verified
New
BEST FISHING TRIP!
4 Hour Trip – Regular on October 11, 20256 adults
My family and me had the best time on our fishing trip! Jimmy and Xander were EXCELLENT!!! Cant say enough about these guys! We couldn’t haven’t asked for a better time. We will definitely be coming back and booking with them. ♥️
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
0
Christopher McCoy
Christopher McCoy
5.0
Verified
New
Great day on the Water
6 hour (12pm) on October 24, 20256 adults
Didn't catch a ton of fish, but we kept busy, the wife caught two big ones, we will be back!
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
0
Brian Hollett
Brian Hollett
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Justin
6 Hour Trip – Regular on October 17, 20256 adults
0

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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