Captain
Stephen Hess

Member since June 2023 Panama City, United States
Background
My love of Saltwater Fishing started in Virginia, growing up fishing the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters of Virginia and North Carolina. My journey took me inland to the Cumberland River system in Tennessee where My son and I chased trophy Striped Bass for a number of years(see photos!!) before ultimately deciding to move to my favorite waters in the Gulf! I have fished these waters since the mid 1990’s with friends and fellow Charter Captains here that eventually convinced me that this is where I needed to be.
Techniques
My favorite part of my job is taking those out new to saltwater fishing. Being able to teach and share my knowledge and love of the sport and being out on the water. My goal is to provide a positive experience!

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Hess

Panama City, Verenigde Staten
Background
My love of Saltwater Fishing started in Virginia, growing up fishing the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters of Virginia and North Carolina. My journey took me inland to the Cumberland River system in Tennessee where My son and I chased trophy Striped Bass for a number of years(see photos!!) before ultimately deciding to move to my favorite waters in the Gulf! I have fished these waters since the mid 1990’s with friends and fellow Charter Captains here that eventually convinced me that this is where I needed to be.
Techniques
My favorite part of my job is taking those out new to saltwater fishing. Being able to teach and share my knowledge and love of the sport and being out on the water. My goal is to provide a positive experience!
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(85 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Angler's choice
Santa Rosa Beach
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (119)
4hr with Captain Stephen
4hr with Captain Stephen
Great day fishing!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Robert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great Fishing Trip With Capt. Stephen

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Family Time Trip on Oktober 7, 2025
Great fishing trip with my daughter and her boyfriend.ย  We did some off shore ocean trolling and some bay fishing.ย  We caught...
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Molly M.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Combo Tour with Captain steve!!!

4hr Captains Choice on Augustus 11, 2025
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...
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Mark L.
Panama City Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic!!!!!!

4hr Captains Choice on Oktober 14, 2025
I canโ€™t say enough good about Captain Steve, his boat, and his service. This is the best charter we have ever taken and weโ€™ve...
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Kevin N.
Pensacola, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

4hr Captains Choice on Oktober 8, 2025
If you have a kid that loves to fish, this is where you go. Iโ€™ve been on many charters and this is by far the best ever....
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Steve

4 Hour Inshore on Maart 25, 2025
Overall Experience was exceptional! Original charter day was Monday but due to weather captain Steve called 48 hours earlier...
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