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
52
Reviews
8
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(46 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 7 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

BlueWater Charter โ€“ Inshore 30A

State licensed
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 52 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Jim L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Fall on October 23, 2024
Had a great trip!ย  Captain got us on the fish to keep kids entertained then tried for a larger one.ย  Great captain and a...
Jim L. recommends BlueWater Charter โ€“ Inshore 30A
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Bryan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good time

VERIFIED   Redfish on June 19, 2024
Captian Steve was great. Even though it was a tough day he did everything he could to put us on the fish we did get.
Bryan W. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Ariel L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Fishing

VERIFIED   Fall on October 13, 2024
Good fishing we caught multiple species. Captain put us in the right spots.
Ariel L. recommends BlueWater Charter โ€“ Inshore 30A
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Jenna E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore afternoon on June 25, 2024
Fun trip. Captain S was full of knowledge, nice, polite and great to work with. Would use him again.
Jenna E. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Taylor C.
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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First ocean fishing experience!

VERIFIED   4hr Morning Bottom Fishing on June 25, 2024
Great time, caught several fish and had a good day with friend, Steve was great!
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