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
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
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Jeremy B.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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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Douglas H.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Addicted Outdoors for sure

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on March 25, 2026
Captain Steve was great, he put us on fish the whole trip.ย  my 21 yr old grandson said it was the best guided trip he has...
Douglas H. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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George A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boys fishing trip 2025

VERIFIED   4 Hr Nearshore Fishing Trip on July 15, 2025
Addicted Outdoors was one of the best chartered fishing trips that my family has been on. Captain Stephen was very professional...
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Jane P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great day!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip on March 21, 2026
The only bad thing I can say is my arm is kinda sore from all the fish we caught! Steve is a great guide.
Jane P. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Placida
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Grant L.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fun trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing - 1:00 PM on February 4, 2026
We had a great afternoon with captain Steve. With unseasonably cool temps we went into the gulf instead of inland, and caught...
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