Bluewater-Charter

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Thanksgiving Snapper Special

About Your Guide

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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 If you don’t see a trip that suits your taste, contact me and let me know what type of trip you are looking g for. All start times and trip durations may be adjusted.

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 If you don’t see a trip that suits your taste, contact me and let me know what type of trip you are looking g for. All start times and trip durations may be adjusted.
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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
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Panama City

PCB Nearshore Captains Choice 6 Hour

100% (3) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Panama City

4 Hour Nearshore

100% (3) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 8 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Panama City

3 Hour Special

100% (3) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach

Choctawhatchee Bay 4 Hour Inshore

100% (3) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 2 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach

Choctawhatchee Bay Inshore 6 Hour

100% (3) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 2 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach

Kids Trip

100% (3) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Panama City

December Snapper Special

100% (3) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $600

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Recent Reviews of Bluewater-Charter

5.0
based on 3 reviews

Clyde

Verified Review

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

Verified Review

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

Verified Review

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

Carrie

Verified Review

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

Verified Review

Great time!

Kellie

Verified Review

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

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Blackfin Tuna
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonito
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Cobia
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Kingfish
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Mahi Mahi
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Triggerfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Not Ideal
Tripletail
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Vermillion Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Flats
Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore

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