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Stephen Hess

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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!

Reviews

Fishing Reports

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Wayde Z.

Captain

Stephen H.

Captain

My Charter Listings

Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

5.0 / 5

(47 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(47 reviews)

Recent reports

Angler's choice

Panama City • 22 ft • 4 persons

Last booking: 11 hours ago

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Trips from US $435

BlueWater Charter – Inshore 30A

5.0 / 5

(6 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(6 reviews)

Angler's choice

Panama City • 21 ft • 4 persons

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Summer bite is on!

Jun 4, 2025 Panama City

You name a fish and there is a good chance they are biting right now. Of weather and sea conditions keep us in shore, not to worry, there are plenty of options!

Spanish fishing is here!

Feb 26, 2025 Panama City

The water is heating up and ao is the Spanish bite! Limits caught this week and it will only get better over the next month! Book your spring break trip now!

Christmas Snapper!!

Dec 4, 2024 Panama City

Red Snapper Season has been extended for weekends through December and Christmas Week! Book your trip now

Amberjack Offshore

Nov 27, 2024 Panama City

Want the chance to test your strength against one if the most powerful fish in the area? Book a trip and let us put you on an Amberjack, or few!

Inshore is heating up!

Oct 29, 2024 Panama City

Now that the summer crowds are gone and the water temperatures are cooling down, the fishing is getting hot. Speckled Trout and Redfish are biting in the bay, Spanish are still available trolling inshore and Flounder will soon be in the bite

Book Spring Spanish Trips now!

Oct 12, 2024 Panama City

The spring run of Spanish Mackerel begins in early March, just in time for spring break. Book your trip early, they fill up fast!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 53 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

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Richard P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome!

VERIFIED Spring Break Special morning on April 9, 2025

Richard P.

5.0 / 5

Apr 9, 2025

Spring Break Special morning

Awesome!

VERIFIED

We had a great time! We were on fish by our second stop and busy catching for most of the morning. I would absolutely book again!

We had a great time! We were on fish by our second stop and busy catching for most of the morning. I would absolutely book...

Richard P. recommends BlueWater Charter – Inshore 30A

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Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on April 10, 2025

I appreciate you guys allowing me to spend a few hours of your vacation time with you. You guys were a pleasure to have aboard!

Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on April 10, 2025

I appreciate you guys allowing me to spend a few hours of your vacation time with you. You guys were a pleasure to have aboard!

Captain replied

Mildred J. R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED Spring mid morning Trolling on March 31, 2025

Mildred J. R.

5.0 / 5

Mar 31, 2025

Spring mid morning Trolling

Great experience!

VERIFIED

We had an amazing time! First time doing this and it was a great experience! The captain was great from the moment we met him!

Mildred J. R. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

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Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on April 1, 2025

Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to take you guys out and put you on some fish! Hope to see you guys again next visit!

Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on April 1, 2025

Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to take you guys out and put you on some fish! Hope to see you guys again next visit!

Captain replied

Shawn S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Capri Stephen

VERIFIED 4 hour Morning Trolling on July 16, 2024

Shawn S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 16, 2024

4 hour Morning Trolling

The bite was extremely slow today for everyone. Capt Stephan continually hunted for fish as well as communicated with other guides He was helpful and a pleasure to talk too. The boat was organized and clean I will use again if the opportunity arises.

The bite was extremely slow today for everyone. Capt Stephan continually hunted for fish as well as communicated with other...

Shawn S. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

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Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on July 16, 2024

Thanks Shawn! Maybe we can get in a bottom fishing or inshore trip next time and get on more fish for you guys!

Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on July 16, 2024

Thanks Shawn! Maybe we can get in a bottom fishing or inshore trip next time and get on more fish for you guys!

Captain replied

Sandy C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Stephen

VERIFIED Spring mid morning Trolling on April 5, 2025

Sandy C.

5.0 / 5

Apr 5, 2025

Spring mid morning Trolling

Fishing with Stephen

VERIFIED

Sandy C. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

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Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on April 7, 2025

Thank you. It was a pleasure having the guys out!

Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on April 7, 2025

Thank you. It was a pleasure having the guys out!

Captain replied

Lemuel K. S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

WAYDE the guide was the best.

VERIFIED 5 hour Captains Choice on December 1, 2024

Lemuel K. S.

5.0 / 5

Dec 1, 2024

5 hour Captains Choice

WAYDE the guide was the best.

VERIFIED

WAYDE was the best guide we ever had doing a fishing trip. Would recommend this guide to everyone. 5 Stars

Lemuel K. S. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

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Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on December 3, 2024

Thank you guys! Very blessed to have Captain Wayde and for great customers like you guys. Book with us in the future and I make sure I get Wayde on board with you. I may even tag along as his deckhand for that trip!

Stephen Hess (The Captain)

Replied on December 3, 2024

Captain replied

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Stephen Hess

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Hess

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Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

BlueWater Charter – Inshore 30A

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Awesome!

Awesome!

Great experience!

Great experience!

Fishing with Capri Stephen

Fishing with Capri Stephen

Fishing with Stephen

Fishing with Stephen

WAYDE the guide was the best.

WAYDE the guide was the best.

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