Captain
Stephen Benner

Member since April 2023 Placida, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Pass fishing, back bay fishing, beach fishing, and offshore fishing.

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Placida, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Pass fishing, back bay fishing, beach fishing, and offshore fishing.
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Addicted Outdoors – Placida

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Placida
Trips from US $550

Addicted Outdoors – Englewood

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Englewood
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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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 – 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
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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...
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Gary S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Nearshore Fishing Trip on April 18, 2025
We were supposed to go offshore but because of the weather and sea conditions in the Gulf of America we went inshore instead. We...
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John H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A+

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing on May 3, 2025
Captain Steve was great. Very knowledgeable and had patience with my 14 year old daughter AND put us on fish. A lot of fun...
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Andrew S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fish on April 11, 2025
Captain Steve put us on fish. We had a great time. Recommend him for family or boys day out fishing. Thanks again!
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