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
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
 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
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
Great time!
Captain Hess
Captain Hess
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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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Sally B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore on June 15, 2025
Sally B. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Roger H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Saltwater 101 on June 5, 2025
Roger H. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Sandy C.
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   Spring mid morning Trolling on April 5, 2025
Sandy C. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Gregg G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught some great fish!

VERIFIED   4hr Morning Captains Choice on January 3, 2025
We ended up catching an AJ and some red grouper along with gag grouper. It was a great experience. Would definitely recommend...
Gregg G. recommends Bluewater Charter 30A/PCB
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Lemuel K. S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

WAYDE the guide was the best.

VERIFIED   5 hour Captains Choice on December 1, 2024
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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