Captain
Stephen Benner

Member since April 2023 Placida, United States
Background
Captain Steve Benner is a South Florida native whose passion for the outdoors began long before he could hold a rod. His love of fishing followed him throughout his service in the U.S. Army, taking him to waters and wilderness across the country. Eventually, the call of home brought him back to the Gulf Coast, where he now shares his lifelong passion with anglers of all experience levels. With Captain Steve, your time on the water isn't just a charter—it's an unforgettable adventure filled with great memories and even better catches.
Techniques
Pass fishing, back bay fishing, beach fishing, and offshore fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Benner

Placida, United States
Background
Captain Steve Benner is a South Florida native whose passion for the outdoors began long before he could hold a rod. His love of fishing followed him throughout his service in the U.S. Army, taking him to waters and wilderness across the country. Eventually, the call of home brought him back to the Gulf Coast, where he now shares his lifelong passion with anglers of all experience levels. With Captain Steve, your time on the water isn't just a charter—it's an unforgettable adventure filled with great memories and even better catches.
Techniques
Pass fishing, back bay fishing, beach fishing, and offshore fishing.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4.9 / 5
(44 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
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Jeremy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on February 28, 2026
Stephen was awesome. I am a little impatient along with my daughter and thought we would be bored, but Stephen knew the hot...
Jeremy B. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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Dawn A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip on June 8, 2026
We had an amazing day on the water and with Captain Steve. Our party of 5 consisted of 3 men, 2 women and of course the most...
Dawn A. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Placida
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Ken H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with kids

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on August 3, 2026
Captain Steve is awesome! His boat is vey nice and he went above and beyond to make sure our kids caught fish as well as the...
Ken H. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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Andrew T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip on August 13, 2026
Caught big Reds and Snook and the captain was very nice as well as knowledgeable
Andrew T. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Placida
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Thomas M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Memorable trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip on June 27, 2026
had a full boat of fishermen/women, from experienced to occasional. we all had a blast. captain Stephen was professional, personable...
Thomas M. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Placida
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