Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota 

4.9/5 (153 reviews)
 1505 Ken Thompson Parkway, Longboat Key, FL 34236, United States

Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota 

4.9/5 (153 reviews)
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1505 Ken Thompson Parkway
Longboat Key, FL, United States
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Looking to explore Florida’s world-famous fishing grounds from a new perspective, and embark on a unique adventure at the same time? Maybe you’ve always wanted to experience incredible angling action, but don’t like the idea of cruising miles out onto choppy waters? Beach Fishing Adventures is the perfect solution! Explore the Gulf of Mexico’s fishery from a totally new perspective as you cast off from Sarasota’s shoreline. No boat needed – leave seasickness behind!

Your guide, Steve Herich, has been fishing these waters for over 30 years and uses his wealth of experience to offer unbeatable “on the beach” angling adventures for guests of all ages and skill levels. He’s a patient and knowledgeable instructor and will teach you not only how to hook your dream catch, but how to catch live bait, use the tackle and also gain an understanding of the local fish and best fishing conditions.

You’ll be able to cast off straight away with Steve – you don’t need to worry about cruising miles to find the best spot! Fishing from piers, beaches, bay, and jetties guarantees true “hands-on” action, and Steve will show you the best techniques to use.

Steve’s knowledge, fishing spots, and top-notch techniques already offer something to write home about! Steve’s guests regularly reel in species such as Snook, Redfish, Pompano, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Flounder, Shark species, and plenty of other Floridian saltwater superstars.

Coach Steve will provide the best quality Penn gear you need for a fun and productive day along the shoreline. He’ll even fillet and bag your catch for you. Gratuity is not included, but is appreciated: 15-20% is customary for your guide working hard to make your trip memorable! Just remember to purchase your fishing license for the day. The hoards of baitfish of many species bring the bite up against the beaches, so make sure you don’t miss out!

Leave your sea-sickness medication at home when you’re fishing straight from the shore!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (615)

Great time!!
Great time!!
Great time!!
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Angler rating

144
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 153 reviews
Showing: 5 of 153 reviews
Thomas Rabette
Thomas Rabette
Venice, Florida
5.0
Had a blast!
3 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on October 25, 2025
Learned so much and had great fun. Steve has a passion for sharing his knowledge and heightening your awareness of so much that is going on just beneath the surface. Funny watching beach strollers walk by totally unaware those rocks or that weed patch is actually a school of fish. And he has simple but very effective ways of approaching and catching them. Highly recommended for sure.
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Response from Captain
November 3, 2025
Hi Thomas! Thanks for your 5 Star review and so glad you enjoyed your beach fishing trip! You made a great point that most beach goers and even surf anglers don’t understand how prolific the beach zone really is. So many fun memories ahead, once you crack the code. Thanks again for coming and look forward to seeing you all again. Captain Steve Beach Fishing Adventures 🏖️🎣😄
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
Beach fishing with Coach Steve
3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on January 15, 2025
Well let’s say, I’m an avid fisherman from Maine. I wanted to learn to fish from shore while I spend my first winter here in Florida. Today was what I would have to call EPIC. Coach Steve showed up in time, with all the gear you would need and a boat load full of knowledge. Of course I had a ton of questions and even a few fishing stories. I couldn’t have asked for a better day of fishing. At one point I caught fish on 5 consecutive casts. Well of 30 whiting, sea trout and 5 sharks. This guide wore me out.
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Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout
Bonnethead Shark
Black Drum
Response from Captain
January 16, 2025
Hi Jim! Thanks for the outstanding review and thanks again for searching out my services. It was a pleasure meeting and fishing with you and showing you the ropes of beach “shore” fishing 🎣. I’m sure you learned a lot and will be more productive fishing are local beaches. I hope to see you again soon! Tight lines from the beach 🏖️ Captain “Coach” Steve Beach Fishing Adventures
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
3 1/2 hour trip
3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on January 4, 2025
BEST EXPERIENCE, for my first time fishing saltwater in general I tell you what when you go fishing with the captain things happen, Boy it sure did happen bit of a cold morning but the fish didn’t care so neither did we. Fish were busting out of the water, got to watch a large mullet run and the fish were active. If you want to have an experience and gain useful knowledge Captain Steve is the man to hire. I learned so much for my first time out and not a single regret worth every second. Captain Steve Thank you so much you got me hooked!!!!
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Reported catch:
Pompano
Spotted Seatrout
Response from Captain
January 6, 2025
Hey Noah! Thanks for the awesome review! So glad you liked your experience and enjoyed hooking lots of fish. The tide was low, weather chilly with the passage of a cold front the night before but the fish were there. Really appreciate your support and hope to see you back soon for another beach fishing adventure! Tight lines from the beach 🏖️ Regards, Captain Steve Beach Fishing Adventures 🏖️😄💤
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Kari Donnelly
Kari Donnelly
5.0
Verified
New
Great time!!
2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on November 28, 20255 adults2 children
Captain Steve was great. We all caught at least one fish and two people caught bonnethead sharks. Captain was very transparent and communicated great about weather and what to expect. Would highly recommend.
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Reported catch:
Bonnethead Shark
Response from Captain
December 2, 2025
Thanks Kari for the wonderful review! Looking forward to seeing you next year.
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K O
K O
Bradenton, Florida
5.0
Fishing Fun With Friends
3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on June 9, 2025
First time saltwater fishing for two of the three of us, and boy did we have fun! Captain Steve was patient and very helpful. In spite of the water being rather rough, we all caught some fish and learned a lot. Some of the catch was too small to keep, but the catching was a blast and included whiting, lady fish, a snapper, two flounder and a premium pompano! I think we maybe hooked! 🎣
Response from Captain
June 12, 2025
Hi Karly! Thanks for the 5 Star review! I’m so glad you enjoyed your first time beach fishing and caught lots of fish including a stud pompano! One of the best eating in the Gulf. Really appreciate you booking with me and look forward to more adventures fishing the beach 🏖️. Best regards, Captain Steve Beach Fishing Adventures 🏖️🎣😄
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (615)

Great time!!
Great time!!
Great time!!
+612

Angler rating

144
6
2
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 153 reviews
Showing: 5 of 153 reviews
Thomas Rabette
Thomas Rabette
Venice, Florida
5.0
Had a blast!
3 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on October 25, 2025
Learned so much and had great fun. Steve has a passion for sharing his knowledge and heightening your awareness of so much that is going on just beneath the surface. Funny watching beach strollers walk by totally unaware those rocks or that weed patch is actually a school of fish. And he has simple but very effective ways of approaching and catching them. Highly recommended for sure.
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Response from Captain
November 3, 2025
Hi Thomas! Thanks for your 5 Star review and so glad you enjoyed your beach fishing trip! You made a great point that most beach goers and even surf anglers don’t understand how prolific the beach zone really is. So many fun memories ahead, once you crack the code. Thanks again for coming and look forward to seeing you all again. Captain Steve Beach Fishing Adventures 🏖️🎣😄
1
FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
Beach fishing with Coach Steve
3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on January 15, 2025
Well let’s say, I’m an avid fisherman from Maine. I wanted to learn to fish from shore while I spend my first winter here in Florida. Today was what I would have to call EPIC. Coach Steve showed up in time, with all the gear you would need and a boat load full of knowledge. Of course I had a ton of questions and even a few fishing stories. I couldn’t have asked for a better day of fishing. At one point I caught fish on 5 consecutive casts. Well of 30 whiting, sea trout and 5 sharks. This guide wore me out.
Review media 0
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Review media 3
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Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout
Bonnethead Shark
Black Drum
Response from Captain
January 16, 2025
Hi Jim! Thanks for the outstanding review and thanks again for searching out my services. It was a pleasure meeting and fishing with you and showing you the ropes of beach “shore” fishing 🎣. I’m sure you learned a lot and will be more productive fishing are local beaches. I hope to see you again soon! Tight lines from the beach 🏖️ Captain “Coach” Steve Beach Fishing Adventures
1
FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0
3 1/2 hour trip
3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on January 4, 2025
BEST EXPERIENCE, for my first time fishing saltwater in general I tell you what when you go fishing with the captain things happen, Boy it sure did happen bit of a cold morning but the fish didn’t care so neither did we. Fish were busting out of the water, got to watch a large mullet run and the fish were active. If you want to have an experience and gain useful knowledge Captain Steve is the man to hire. I learned so much for my first time out and not a single regret worth every second. Captain Steve Thank you so much you got me hooked!!!!
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Reported catch:
Pompano
Spotted Seatrout
Response from Captain
January 6, 2025
Hey Noah! Thanks for the awesome review! So glad you liked your experience and enjoyed hooking lots of fish. The tide was low, weather chilly with the passage of a cold front the night before but the fish were there. Really appreciate your support and hope to see you back soon for another beach fishing adventure! Tight lines from the beach 🏖️ Regards, Captain Steve Beach Fishing Adventures 🏖️😄💤
1
Kari Donnelly
Kari Donnelly
5.0
Verified
New
Great time!!
2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on November 28, 20255 adults2 children
Captain Steve was great. We all caught at least one fish and two people caught bonnethead sharks. Captain was very transparent and communicated great about weather and what to expect. Would highly recommend.
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Reported catch:
Bonnethead Shark
Response from Captain
December 2, 2025
Thanks Kari for the wonderful review! Looking forward to seeing you next year.
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K O
K O
Bradenton, Florida
5.0
Fishing Fun With Friends
3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on June 9, 2025
First time saltwater fishing for two of the three of us, and boy did we have fun! Captain Steve was patient and very helpful. In spite of the water being rather rough, we all caught some fish and learned a lot. Some of the catch was too small to keep, but the catching was a blast and included whiting, lady fish, a snapper, two flounder and a premium pompano! I think we maybe hooked! 🎣
Response from Captain
June 12, 2025
Hi Karly! Thanks for the 5 Star review! I’m so glad you enjoyed your first time beach fishing and caught lots of fish including a stud pompano! One of the best eating in the Gulf. Really appreciate you booking with me and look forward to more adventures fishing the beach 🏖️. Best regards, Captain Steve Beach Fishing Adventures 🏖️🎣😄
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