Captain
Stephen Hess

Member since June 2023 Panama City, United States
Background
Check us out at Bluewater Charter PCB/30A and Bluewater Charter Inshore. Captain Stephen grew up fishing the Coastal waters of Virginia and North Carolinas Outer Banks, spent 20 years chasing Trophy Stripers in Tennessee and now call the inland and offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico home.
Techniques
My favorite part of my job is taking those out new to saltwater fishing. Being able to teach and share my knowledge and love of the sport and being out on the water. My goal is to provide a positive experience!

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Hess

Panama City, United States
Background
Check us out at Bluewater Charter PCB/30A and Bluewater Charter Inshore. Captain Stephen grew up fishing the Coastal waters of Virginia and North Carolinas Outer Banks, spent 20 years chasing Trophy Stripers in Tennessee and now call the inland and offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico home.
Techniques
My favorite part of my job is taking those out new to saltwater fishing. Being able to teach and share my knowledge and love of the sport and being out on the water. My goal is to provide a positive experience!
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Wayde Z.
Captain
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(44 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
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Trips from US $300
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 Last booking: 5 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
Great first trip!!!
Great first trip!!!
Great first trip!!!
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Good experience
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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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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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Courtney C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great first trip!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Saltwater 101 on June 6, 2025
My husband and I booked a short trip to test the waters with our kids and they loved every minute! Capt was super friendly...
Courtney C. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Jon B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Family Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore on September 7, 2024
My wife, son (10), and I booked the 4hr captain choice. The weather was looking bad up to the moment of the trip and then opened...
Jon B. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Benigno L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trolling day with Bluewater Charters

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour Morning Trolling on May 28, 2025
Captain Hess and Wade took us out for a great day of trolling for mackerel and whatever else would bite. Came home with a bag...
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stephen

5 Hour Captains Choice on March 26, 2025
This was an amazing day. Wayde was a fantastic captain. We trolled for fish in the bay and caught so much fish. Then we went...
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