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.

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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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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
Placida
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(28 reviews)
Englewood
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
great captain to help carry out annual guys trip of catching fish
Big fish
Big fish
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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
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Jason T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip 2025

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on July 9, 2025
It was awesome, caught some very large black drums. The atmosphere and Captain were great would highly recommend this fishing...
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Jonathon F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Heck of a Trip

VERIFIED   Shark Fishing on July 3, 2025
We caught 4 sharks one 4 footer 60 jacks, a few Spanish Mackerals 8 grouper and a few others. Captain Steve is a heck of a...
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Cyndi M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Steve is the best!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fish on June 9, 2025
My daughter, granddaughter and I went on a four hour charter. We are not fishermen at all but Captain Steve was so patient...
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Brandon R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a blast!

VERIFIED   4 Hr Nearshore Fishing Trip on April 24, 2025
We had originally planned a nearshore trip but that changed to inshore because of the wind. I was disappointed at first because...
Brandon R. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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Abram L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great charter experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on August 11, 2025
Captain was very knowledgeable and friendly would recommend to anyone looking to get out there to make a memorable day
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