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Molly Mazur
Molly Mazur
Member since 2025
5.0

Combo Tour with Captain steve!!!

4hr Couples Trip

This fishing trip was an absolute blast! When looking to book for my family of 4 (2 kids 9,13) I had multiple questions and before even booking Steve was so nice and took time out to call and answer the many questions and was looking forward to talking fish with my youngest. We weren't sure about weather leading up and he stayed in continual contact incase there was a problem luckily we were able to get out there. When it comes to his kindness and patience with enthusiastic kids he has phenomenal! I would absolutely come back and recommend him to everyone! Extremely knowledgeable, nice, safe and patient with everyone! If its for adults or especially families he is my #1 recommendation! Thank you Captaon Steve!!!!

Reported Catch
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Response from Captain

Thank you so much! I had a blast with you guys and I look forward to having the opportunity to hang out with you all again!

Bluewatercharter30a/PCB
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Bluewatercharter30a/PCB

Panama City
Instant Confirmation
Free cancellation
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US $425

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Bluewatercharter30a/PCB
Bluewatercharter30a/PCB
State licensed
4.9
(125)
22 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
Fish 2
+8
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $700

Rating

4.9
125 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

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    Great experience
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    Family friendly
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    Friendly captain
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    Good boat
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All reviews (125)

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  • Mason Taylor
    Mason Taylor
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0

    The best time with Captain Hess

    4 Hour Bottom/Trolling Combination - 8:00 AM

    Went fishing with Captain Hess, and we had an incredible experience from the moment we booked until the very end of our trip. We brought our 2- and 3-year-old boys along, and Captain Hess went above and beyond to make sure they felt special and had a great time. He was determined to make sure the boys caught fish and that we brought home fish for dinner, just as we had promised them. Even when that meant trying a few extra spots and staying out a little longer, he didn’t give up. He ended up putting us on some Spanish mackerel, and we all had an absolute blast! We truly can’t say enough good things about Captain Hess and the experience he gave our family. He was patient, accommodating, and genuinely cared about making the trip memorable for our boys. These are memories we’ll have for a lifetime. Thank you, Captain Hess! We’ll definitely be fishing with you again!

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    I sincerely appreciate this! You guys were amazing and I had a blast getting to hang out with you. Thank you!!

  • Alex Gooden
    Alex Gooden
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect intro fishing trip for the kids!

    3 Hour Family Saltwater 101 • 3 adults • 1 child

    I took my kids, 10 and 15, on the 3 hour kid trip. We had an absolute blast! My kids love fishing back home, but had never done anything like this. Our captain Stephen was great! He took us out trolling for Mahi- Mahi and bottom fishing. No luck on the Mahi, that's fishing, but once we got out and started bottom fishing, it was on! Every line we dropped landed a fish, my son even had a shark steal one of his catches. He'll be telling that story for years to come! Stephen was excellent with the kids and made sure we had the best experience possible. This will definitely become a new tradition of ours. Thanks again for a great time Stephen! See you next year.

    Reported Catch
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much! Look forward to seeing you guys next time you are down this way.

  • Betty Gerleman
    Betty Gerleman
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Stephen

    Party of 5 or 6 • 5 adults

    What a great trip. Captain Hess was busy with another group so he sent us to Captain Wade's. He was a blast. All we wanted was enough for one good meal since in few days we would be taking flight back home. With in an hour we had enough keepers for two meals. There were 5 of us and we each caught easily 12 to 15 fish first hour. We then went to several other places and caught a variety of fish. Just a great trip and will definitely book here again.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the positive feedback! Glad you guys a great trip and we look forward to seeing you again.

  • Kyle Marsanick
    Kyle Marsanick
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly recommend!

    4hr Captains Choice - 11:00 AM • 2 adults

    We took a trip out with captain Steve Hess in Panama City beach, with little expectations since it's been no higher than 45 with below freezing at night,and 58 deg water temp. We had been waiting for a calm day so we could get out since there since we got hear last Saturday. So as we pulled out of the harbor Captain Steve put the hammer down and we cruised at 40 mph to his first spot. 1st drop from Tara and I both resulted in 2 large trigger fish , GAME ON. If we didn't catch 1 or even two at a time every drop to 70ft of water we were robbed of bait and had to reel them up and rebait. We ended up catching so many it started to get old, so off we went to the next spot and we caught either red snapper or red grouper and more triggers evey drop again . Off to the next spot were we we looking for some smaller fish to use for livebait,and again Every drop ended with about 30 Vermillion snapper back to back to back. I was wanting to go out further and go to an amberjack spot, hooked up one 10in. snapper and 5oz of lead and a 4/0 circle hook. The first drop to 80ft he was explaining to me how they bite and I said like this? FISH ON again 1st drop, we'll it broke off, 2nd drop FISH ON again, this one pulled off just as we saw color. Now I'm bummed losing 2 big fish, 3rd drop FISH ON this time we got it in and when I said we, I mean the Captain had to grab the rod tip so it wouldn't break the rod. He says they're not called reef donkeys for no reason. They pull like a Amish mule. 30lb amberjack Long story short I have never had a trip like this before, what a blast!!! Thanks to Captain Steve for creating a more than memorable trip.

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
    Amberjack
    Red Grouper
    Gray Triggerfish
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Thank you my friend! I had a great time with you guys and I sincerely appreciate the kind words and the fact that you chose to book with me. Hopefully we get the chance to donit again someday. Maybe i can meet you in Tennessee and put you on sime of those big Stripers!

  • Robert Bridges
    Robert Bridges
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip With Capt. Stephen

    3 Hour Family Time Trip Trolling • 3 adults

    Great fishing trip with my daughter and her boyfriend. We did some off shore ocean trolling and some bay fishing. We caught a nice 31" King Mackrel which fed the whole family. We also caught a variety of smaller fish and a small shark that were no keepers. Great day on the boat! Capt. Stephen was great. Very knowledgeable, helpful an fun. Easily the best Captain we have had Gulf Coast fishing. I would highly recommend him for family type 2-3 hour trips-like ours. Also he is quite experienced-so if you like full day off shore fishing, I'm sure he would be great at that also.

    Reported Catch
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much! I enjoyed spending some time on the water with you all and I appreciate you!!