Make an adventure out of your next trip in Placida and go fishing with Addicted Outdoors. With Captain Stephen at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, and who knows what else!

Your boat for the day is a 22’ BlackJack center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with a fighting chair as well as a trolling motor and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided and live bait is included.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. It’s recommended to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Paid parking is $10 per vehicle.

If you have any questions about fishing with Addicted Outdoors, feel free to send Capt. Stephen a message.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Come on out for a great day of fishing with Capt. Steve! You can expect to catch Redfish, Snook, Trout, Ladyfish, and Sheepshead, to name a few! Am or Pm trips available
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Come on out for a great day of fishing with Capt. Steve! You can expect to catch Redfish, Snook, trout, ladyfish, and sheepshead just to name a few! Take your lunch for a rest at one of our gorgeous sandbars, enjoy cruising around the area, and learn about our charming Gulf Coast area! Bring the whole family for an adventure all the kids will love!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour TripleTail Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 15 - May 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    On this trip we will be targeting mainly Triple Tail. We cruise the crab trap lines looking for Tripletail to be laying next the buoy. They are a awesome fight and amazing to eat.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Come on out for a great day of fishing with Capt. Steve! You can expect to catch snapper, grouper, mackeral, kingfish, cobia, and permit.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Shark Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    Looking for a thrill? Join us for an unforgettable Shark fishing experience. Book now!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    Come on out for a great day of fishing with Capt. Steve! You can expect to catch Redfish, Snook, Trout, Ladyfish, and Sheepshead just to name a few! Take your lunch for a rest at one of our gorgeous sandbars, enjoy cruising around the area, and learn about our charming Gulf Coast area! Bring the whole family for an adventure all the kids will love!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip(PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    Come on out for a great day of fishing with Capt. Steve! You can expect to catch Redfish, Snook, Trout, Ladyfish, and Sheepshead just to name a few! Take your lunch for a rest at one of our gorgeous sandbars, enjoy cruising around the area, and learn about our charming Gulf Coast area! Bring the whole family for an adventure all the kids will love!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    Come on out for a great day of fishing with Capt. Steve! You can expect to catch snapper, grouper, mackeral, kingfish, cobia, and permit.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Tarpon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    Embark on the ultimate tarpon fishing adventure in the world-renowned waters of Boca Grande, FL. Join us for an exhilarating day on the Gulf Coast as you target the mighty silver king – the Tarpon. Captain Steve will take you to the prime tarpon hotspots, where you'll have the opportunity to hook into these powerful giants. Get ready for heart-pounding action, thrilling battles, and memories that will last a lifetime. Book your tarpon fishing trip today. Trips start in Mid April and run through October.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Tarpon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,300
    Embark on the ultimate tarpon fishing adventure in the world-renowned waters of Boca Grande, FL. Join us for an exhilarating day on the Gulf Coast as you target the mighty silver king – the Tarpon. Captain Steve will take you to the prime tarpon hotspots, where you'll have the opportunity to hook into these powerful giants. Get ready for heart-pounding action, thrilling battles, and memories that will last a lifetime. Book your tarpon fishing trip today. Trips start in Mid April and run through October.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Brian S.
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Awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip on November 23, 2023
My nephew and I went on a 4 hour afternoon trip with captain Steve and caught lots of fish . Snook ,redfish, and trout his...
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Larry P.
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Great boat! Very knowledgeable captain.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip on April 1, 2024
Great vessel and equipment. Got to a great area to fish quickly. Very knowledgeable captain. Could get us right into shallow...
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Michael G.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip on March 29, 2024
Slow start but finished strong!! Triples and doubles happened a few times!! Highlight of the trip down
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Ron F.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip on October 17, 2023
Great trip with Steve, a fellow Veteran.  Super knowledgeable on the area and where to go fish.  He was also great with the...
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Jeremy V.
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip on February 24, 2024
Great day on the water!
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FAQs about Addicted Outdoors – Placida

Addicted Outdoors – Placida offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour TripleTail Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Shark Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip(PM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Tarpon Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Tarpon Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Addicted Outdoors – Placida, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Addicted Outdoors – Placida include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Love bait will be provided at no charge!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Free fish cleaning )
  • Drinks (water only )
  • Fishing License (No license required I have everything we need!)

Addicted Outdoors – Placida offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Addicted Outdoors – Placida offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Addicted Outdoors – Placida include:
  • Black Drum
  • Ladyfish
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Stephen Benner
Placida, Florida, United States
41 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023
Captain Steve Benner was born and raised in South Florida. His love for the great outdoors and fishing started at a young age and continued during his service in the US Army, taking him to various locations across the country. But he eventually found his way back home to the beloved Gulf Coast waters. His top priority is ensuring his clients have an incredible time and reel in fantastic catches. Get ready for an inspiring fishing experience with Captain Steve as he shares his passion for the sea and adventure!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Ladyfish Ladyfish
Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
BlackJack
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Love bait will be provided at no charge!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Free fish cleaning
Drinks
water only
Fishing License
No license required I have everything we need!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Placida to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids are always encouraged to come fishing on my boat!!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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