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
 2 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
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Appropriate for children
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Gary S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
Gary S. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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Kenneth K.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hr Nearshore Fishing Trip on June 9, 2025
Everything was great on time put us on a lot of fish very polite would definitely charter him again
Kenneth K. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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Jennifer K.
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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Great fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on October 22, 2025
Captain Stephen put us on fish in every spot he went to. great day
Jennifer K. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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Matt P.
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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Great captain to help carry out annual guys trip of catching fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip on October 11, 2025
nice boat with plenty of room to fish.ย  steve moved a lot yo find fish.
Matt P. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Placida
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Amy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip for my husband and three boys

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on December 31, 2024
I am the booker (the trip was for my husband and three boys), but they apparently had a great time and caught lots of fish....
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