Bluewater-Charter

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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4 Hour Near Shore

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Stephen Hess

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
I grew up saltwater fishing the coast of Virginia and North Carolina. Spent 20 years in Tennessee catching Trophy Stripers, but my love of saltwater and this area of Florida brought my wife and I here to settle. I offer Bay, inshore and nearshore trips, and all start times and trip durations may be adjusted if needed.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Stephen Hess

Stephen Hess

Independent Guide
I grew up saltwater fishing the coast of Virginia and North Carolina. Spent 20 years in Tennessee catching Trophy Stripers, but my love of saltwater and this area of Florida brought my wife and I here to settle. I offer Bay, inshore and nearshore trips, and all start times and trip durations may be adjusted if needed.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 lb Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steak and Shrimp
What’s your favorite band?
Kenny Chesney
What’s your favorite movie?
Shooter

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 lb Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steak and Shrimp
What’s your favorite band?
Kenny Chesney
What’s your favorite movie?
Shooter
What’s your favorite sports team?
Notre Dame
What’s your drink of choice?
Vitamin Water
What was your last halloween costume?
Pirate
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Spend it with my kids and grandson
How did you get started guiding?
Love to take new people fishing and see their excitement
What makes you different from other guides?
My passion for fishing and not just out to make a paycheck
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Bluewater-Charter Trips

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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Panama City

PCB Captains Choice

100% (21) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 8 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Panama City

4 Hour PCB Nearshore

100% (21) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 8 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Panama City

Saltwater 101

100% (21) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $475
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Panama City

Kids Trip

100% (21) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Panama City

Party Of One

100% (21) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 Person From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Panama City

Red Snapper

100% (21) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Panama City

PCB Captains Choice

100% (21) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $650

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Recent Reviews of Bluewater-Charter

5.0
based on 7 reviews

Jessica

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We had a great experience. This was our first time booking with Captain Steve, but our second time fishing off PCB. Steve exceeded our expectations. He made sure our little guy had a memorable time. He was great with our 5 year old and appreciated his love of fishing. In our 3 hours we saw dolphins, jelly fish, and sea turtles. We also caught bonitas, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, trigger fish, red grouper, red snapper,...

Jessica

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We had a great experience. This was our first time booking with Captain Steve, but our second time fishing off PCB. Steve exceeded our expectations. He made sure our little guy had a memorable time. He was great with our 5 year old and appreciated his love of fishing. In our 3 hours we saw dolphins, jelly fish, and sea turtles. We also caught bonitas, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, trigger fish, red grouper, red snapper, ruby lips, and remora. Steve fileted the mackerals for us to bring home. We will make sure to book with him next year. Thank you Captain Steve!
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Response from Stephen:
Thank you for sharing some of your hard earned vacation time with me! I had a blast fishing with you guys and look forward to doing it again. You have quite a reel man there! Very impressed by that young man!

Response from Stephen:

Thank you for sharing some of your hard earned vacation time with me!
I had a blast fishing with you guys and look forward to doing it again. You have quite a reel man there!
Very impressed by that young man!
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Brandon

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Spent a great morning with Stephen. Caught a pile of fish and had a blast doing it. Very knowledgeable and an enjoyment to talk too. Definitely be looking for him again. 5 stars all the way

Brandon

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Spent a great morning with Stephen. Caught a pile of fish and had a blast doing it. Very knowledgeable and an enjoyment to talk too. Definitely be looking for him again. 5 stars all the way
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Response from Stephen:
Thank you my friend! Great morning to be out there. Thank you for your support and I look forward to fishing with you again some day!

Response from Stephen:

Thank you my friend! Great morning to be out there.
Thank you for your support and I look forward to fishing with you again some day!
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Shane

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I had a blast with Captain Wayde. We did not catch a ton of fish but we caught a good variety. Captain Wayde is very knowledgeable and we had a really good day.

Shane

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I had a blast with Captain Wayde. We did not catch a ton of fish but we caught a good variety. Captain Wayde is very knowledgeable and we had a really good day.
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Carter

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Stephen’s Captain Wayde ran our trip. Captain Wayde was excellent. Highly recommend.

Carter

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Stephen’s Captain Wayde ran our trip. Captain Wayde was excellent. Highly recommend.
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Clyde

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Captain Steve was excellent. He moved our fishing location to get better results. He was on time, friendly and knowledgable. He was great with my 2 grandkids, 8 and 10. We didn't catch much edible fish but caught quite a few others - 5 species in total. I would recommend Captain Steve and would choose him again if the occasion arises.

Clyde

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Captain Steve was excellent. He moved our fishing location to get better results. He was on time, friendly and knowledgable. He was great with my 2 grandkids, 8 and 10. We didn't catch much edible fish but caught quite a few others - 5 species in total. I would recommend Captain Steve and would choose him again if the occasion arises.
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Response from Stephen:
Great time and a beautiful day to be on the water. Thank you guys!

Response from Stephen:

Great time and a beautiful day to be on the water. Thank you guys!
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Carrie

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We highly recommend Captain Stephen! Best kids fishing trip ever & the spanish mackerel were soooo much fun to catch!!!

Carrie

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We highly recommend Captain Stephen! Best kids fishing trip ever & the spanish mackerel were soooo much fun to catch!!!
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Response from Stephen:
Thank you! I enjoyed having you guys aboard and look forward to seeing you guys in the future.

Response from Stephen:

Thank you! I enjoyed having you guys aboard and look forward to seeing you guys in the future.
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Kellie

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Great time!

Kellie

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Great time!
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Response from Stephen:
Thank you! Grayson handled the water really well and he will be ready to push offshore a bit further by next year!

Response from Stephen:

Thank you! Grayson handled the water really well and he will be ready to push offshore a bit further by next year!
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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Flats
Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore

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