Captain
Stephen Hess

Member since June 2023 Panama City, United States
Background
My love of Saltwater Fishing started in Virginia, growing up fishing the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters of Virginia and North Carolina. My journey took me inland to the Cumberland River system in Tennessee where My son and I chased trophy Striped Bass for a number of years(see photos!!) before ultimately deciding to move to my favorite waters in the Gulf! I have fished these waters since the mid 1990’s with friends and fellow Charter Captains here that eventually convinced me that this is where I needed to be.
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
My love of Saltwater Fishing started in Virginia, growing up fishing the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters of Virginia and North Carolina. My journey took me inland to the Cumberland River system in Tennessee where My son and I chased trophy Striped Bass for a number of years(see photos!!) before ultimately deciding to move to my favorite waters in the Gulf! I have fished these waters since the mid 1990’s with friends and fellow Charter Captains here that eventually convinced me that this is where I needed to be.
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
(83 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Angler's choice
Santa Rosa Beach
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Trips from US $435

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 89 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day fishing!
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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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Tamiko A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour

4hr 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
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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
FishingBooker Member recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Clint H.
Nashville, Tennessee
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day with Captain Steve!!

5 hour Captains Choice on June 30, 2023
Captain Steve is very knowledgeable and knows how to catch the BIG ONES!!!
Clint H. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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