Charter Operator
Blue Water Connection

Member since September 2015 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Justin Steele's main priority on his fishing charters is to ensure that his customers get the most out of fishing in Panama City Beach. To achieve that, he supplies a hard working, experienced crew, the latest tackle, and a clean and well-maintained boat. Not only does he know where the fish are, he provides a friendly and professional service as well, all aboard one of the best charter boats in the area – the Billistic and Reelistc. He's joined by Capt. Jimmy Barton, an experienced and friendly captain. Depending on your trip, you'll get to experience a first-class fishing experience with either Jimmy or Justin, and will be treated to plenty of first-hand advice and knowledge.

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Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Justin Steele's main priority on his fishing charters is to ensure that his customers get the most out of fishing in Panama City Beach. To achieve that, he supplies a hard working, experienced crew, the latest tackle, and a clean and well-maintained boat. Not only does he know where the fish are, he provides a friendly and professional service as well, all aboard one of the best charter boats in the area – the Billistic and Reelistc. He's joined by Capt. Jimmy Barton, an experienced and friendly captain. Depending on your trip, you'll get to experience a first-class fishing experience with either Jimmy or Justin, and will be treated to plenty of first-hand advice and knowledge.
Anglers Choice
441
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Jimmy B.
Captain
Roger D.
First mate
Brannon K.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(312 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
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Trips from US $1,100

Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(110 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,100

Blue Water Connection โ€“ Billistic

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(19 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 441 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (501)
Great crew
First timers
First timers
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Chase S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip great crew!!

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Regular on October 13, 2024
Had a great time on the billistic ll. The capt(jimmy) and deck hand (Roger) were great.ย  We had 7 kids under age 16 and 8...
Chase S. recommends Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
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Juan C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good time, definitely go again.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour pm on July 22, 2025
It was definitely different than normal lake fishing or creek fishing.ย  Once we got out the kids didnโ€™t get to do much fishing...
Juan C. recommends Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
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Tyler K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ballistic II

VERIFIED   8 hour pm on June 27, 2025
Best captain and deck hand Iโ€™ve ever been around. Learned you by name and built a friendship by the end of the trip.
Tyler K. recommends Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
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Jennifer S. P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10 recommend

VERIFIED   6 hour pm on June 2, 2025
Captain Jimmy and deckhand Jackson were fantastic. We caught our limit of red snapper then went after more keepers.
Jennifer S. P. recommends Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
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Shane K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Loaded the coolers!

VERIFIED   12 Hour Summer (6/1)-(9/31) on June 2, 2025
They put us on the fish, deck hand was GREAT, very clean boat, all around awesome time for our corporate charter trip!
Shane K. recommends Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic
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