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
419
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
(298 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
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Trips from US $1,100

Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(103 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,100

Blue Water Connection โ€“ Billistic

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(18 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 419 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Justin
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Angler rating
388
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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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Marc P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family friendly โ€œcatchingโ€

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 19, 2025
Excellent captain and crew for our large group of children. Nice to everyone very helpful and put us on the fish! Non stop...
Marc P. recommends Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic
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Wanda B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a fun trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Regular on December 28, 2024
Our whole family went out early morning and had the best time catching bait fish, then mostly Red Snapper and a few other kinds....
Wanda B. recommends Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
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Greg G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 hour (AM) summer (6/1)-(9/30) on July 7, 2025
Always a Great Day on the Water.
Greg G. recommends Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic
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Marty H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish with the best!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (PM) on April 2, 2025
In spite of challenging seas Captain Jimmy comes thru again! Limits of B-liners and some bonus fish including a20 plus pound...
Marty H. recommends Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic
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Richard O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Snapper Andโ€ฆโ€ฆ

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer Price on July 31, 2024
We maxed out on both Red Snapper and Vermillion Snapper. On the way back in Jimmy and Roger tried another spot to see if we...
Richard O. recommends Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
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