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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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(60 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $435

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captain Hess
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Tami E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spanish are biting!

VERIFIED   3hr Spring Special afternoon troll on March 13, 2024
Great boat, great captain, great fishing, beautiful scenery!
Tami E. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Jace G.
Lebanon, Tennessee
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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6 hour trip

5 hour Captains Choice on August 12, 2023
Captain Steve is very knowledgeable about the fishing we did. He knows the waterways very well and he is very safe when it...
Jace G. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Tamiko A.
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

VERIFIED   3hr King Trolling Special on March 29, 2024
Tamiko A. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Blake H.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour

4hr Morning Captains Choice on May 17, 2023
Great fishing with captain Steve, he used old school methods of fishing that work great now just like they always have!
Blake H. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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FishingBooker Member
McMinnville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Inshore trip

4 Hour Inshore combo trip on September 16, 2023
Had a blast inshore fishing. Caught nice Redfish and Trout. Highly recommend this trip
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