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!
Anglers Choice
66
Reviews
8
Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
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My Charter Listings

Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

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

BlueWater Charter โ€“ Inshore 30A

State licensed
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
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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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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Jill B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Captains Choice on July 30, 2025
My boys loved this trip!ย  Capt was GREAT at communicating and he went out of his way to make sure they had a good trip.
Jill B. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Andres R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Solo Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Party of One(One person trip!) on July 16, 2025
I had an amazing time. The captain was very professional and knowledgeable.ย  I would definitely do it again and recommend...
Andres R. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Drew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   4 hour Mid-Morning Trolling on June 16, 2025
Took my 14yo son and his best friend on a trolling trip for ther first experience salt water fishing from a boat. Stephen was...
Drew 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
Overall

Trolling day with Bluewater Charters

VERIFIED   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...
Benigno L. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Tim T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   Spring Break Special mid-day on March 19, 2025
We went mackerel fishing / trolling.ย  This was a great experience for me and my 9 year old son.ย  The captain was kind and...
Tim T. recommends BlueWater Charter โ€“ Inshore 30A
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