Captain
Steven Herich

Member since January 2019 Longboat Key, United States
Background
Captain Steve grew up in Southern California, and has always had a passion for saltwater activities: from fishing to surfing, scuba to spearfishing, and diving for Lobster! He has a true thirst for adventure, and this led him to the rugged, unspoiled beaches of Baja, Mexico. Baja proved to be a true fisherman's paradise, with incredible angling opportunities and lifelong memories. Now, he wants to help guests feel the same sense of adventure and excitement that he experienced in Baja – through experiencing Floridian fishing like never before, from the shoreline! Steve moved to Longboat Key, Florida, in 1992, and has an incredible, diverse fishery right on his doorstep. He can't wait to introduce you to it, all without a boat in sight. He also knows a lot about the local wildlife and loves telling guests about the nature around them as they fish, providing an experience that’s more than just fishing. Come and enjoy a truly unique Floridian experience with your own personal beach guide!
Techniques
No boat used! Shoreline fishing “on-foot” includes beach fishing, pier fishing, jetty fishing, wading, sight fishing Snook, and Pompano fishing on jigs. Live bait is caught on sight and used there on location for multiple inshore species. Snook, Trout, Redfish, Pompano, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, and many others are caught from shore throughout the year.

Hey, I'm Captain Steven Herich

Longboat Key, United States
Background
Captain Steve grew up in Southern California, and has always had a passion for saltwater activities: from fishing to surfing, scuba to spearfishing, and diving for Lobster! He has a true thirst for adventure, and this led him to the rugged, unspoiled beaches of Baja, Mexico. Baja proved to be a true fisherman's paradise, with incredible angling opportunities and lifelong memories. Now, he wants to help guests feel the same sense of adventure and excitement that he experienced in Baja – through experiencing Floridian fishing like never before, from the shoreline! Steve moved to Longboat Key, Florida, in 1992, and has an incredible, diverse fishery right on his doorstep. He can't wait to introduce you to it, all without a boat in sight. He also knows a lot about the local wildlife and loves telling guests about the nature around them as they fish, providing an experience that’s more than just fishing. Come and enjoy a truly unique Floridian experience with your own personal beach guide!
Techniques
No boat used! Shoreline fishing “on-foot” includes beach fishing, pier fishing, jetty fishing, wading, sight fishing Snook, and Pompano fishing on jigs. Live bait is caught on sight and used there on location for multiple inshore species. Snook, Trout, Redfish, Pompano, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, and many others are caught from shore throughout the year.

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 170 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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4.9 / 5
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Two Day Fishing Adventure on Longboat Key
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Two Day Fishing Adventure on Longboat Key
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Joni R.
Torrington, Connecticut
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Two Day Fishing Adventure on Longboat Key

NEW  3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on January 30, 2026
Awesome fishing adventure on Longboat Key with Captain Steve Herich!! We had so much fun this past weekend with two days of...
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Thomas R.
Venice, Florida
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 blast!

3 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on October 25, 2025
Learned so much and had great fun. Steve has a passion for sharing his knowledge and heightening your awareness of so much...
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Karen R.
Bradenton, Florida
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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Fun from the beach with Captain Steve

3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on January 7, 2026
We had a blast surf fishing with Captain Steve! Heโ€™s fun and a wealth of local knowledge. He can teach a novice or guide...
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K O.
Bradenton, Florida
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 Fun With Friends

3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on June 9, 2025
First time saltwater fishing for two of the three of us, and boy did we have fun! Captain Steve was patient and very helpful....
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Kari D.
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 time!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on November 28, 2025
Captain Steve was great. We all caught at least one fish and two people caught bonnethead sharks. Captain was very transparent...
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