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 โ€“ Placida

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Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(28 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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great captain to help carry out annual guys trip of catching fish
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Amy R.
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 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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Blake W.
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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Fishing with Stephen

VERIFIED   6 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip on July 22, 2025
Blake W. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Placida
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Autumn M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stephen

VERIFIED   4 Hr Nearshore Fishing Trip on June 11, 2025
Steve was a great captain he was personable and was a great help of other places to go and things to do
Autumn M. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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Andrew S.
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
Overall

Had a great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ 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!
Andrew S. recommends Addicted Outdoors โ€“ Englewood
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Brian B.
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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Captain Steve is awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on March 14, 2025
Captain Steve is a great guy. Got us on gosh straightaway. Was helpful and would book him and refer him again and again
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