Blue Water Connection – Billistic 

4.7/5 (21 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Blue Water Connection – Billistic 

 
Federally permitted
4.7/5 (21 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

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Great Experience!
Shout out
Great trip. Always use Blue Water Connection

Angler rating

18
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews
Showing: 5 of 21 reviews
Chelsea T.
Chelsea T.
5.0/5

Oct 6, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Regular

Contest Winning Trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

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!!

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...  

 Chelsea T. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic
 Chelsea T. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Richard M.
Richard M.
5.0/5

Sep 20, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Regular

September fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

 

 Richard M. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic
 Richard M. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Allen B.
Allen B.
5.0/5

Jun 4, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Summer

Caught a lot of fish!

VERIFIED

We brought home 68 pounds of fish from a 6 hour trip. Captain Justin consistently put us on fish, I will use them again on my next trip!

We brought home 68 pounds of fish from a 6 hour trip. Captain Justin consistently put us on fish, I will use them again on my...  

 Allen B. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic
 Allen B. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Michael C.
Michael C.
5.0/5

Jun 20, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Summer

Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED

 

 Michael C. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic
 Michael C. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Dave D.
Dave D.
5.0/5

Jun 12, 2025

12 Hour Trip – Summer

Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED

 

 Dave D. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic
 Dave D. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Regular
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour (1:30pm)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 30
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Regular
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
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US $1,650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Summer
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour (12pm)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour (12pm)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour (1:30pm)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 31
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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
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
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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
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
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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
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
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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
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 31
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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
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
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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
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
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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
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
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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
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
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US $3,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Great Experience!
Shout out
Great trip. Always use Blue Water Connection

Angler rating

18
1
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews
Showing: 5 of 21 reviews
Chelsea T.
Chelsea T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Contest Winning Trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

6 Hour Trip – Regular on October 6, 2025

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!!

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....  

 Chelsea T. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Richard M.
Richard M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Regular on September 20, 2025

 

 Richard M. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Allen B.
Allen B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Caught a lot of fish!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Summer on June 4, 2025

We brought home 68 pounds of fish from a 6 hour trip. Captain Justin consistently put us on fish, I will use them again on my next trip!

We brought home 68 pounds of fish from a 6 hour trip. Captain Justin consistently put us on fish, I will use them again on my next trip!  

 Allen B. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Michael C.
Michael C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Summer on June 20, 2025

 

 Michael C. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

Dave D.
Dave D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED

12 Hour Trip – Summer on June 12, 2025

 

 Dave D. recommends Blue Water Connection – Billistic

FAQs about Blue Water Connection – Billistic

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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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