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 163 reviews
Equipment
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4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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K O.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Fun With Friends

NEW  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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Beach fishing with Coach Steve

3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on January 15, 2025
Well letโ€™s say, Iโ€™m an avid fisherman from Maine.ย  I wanted to learn to fish from shore while I spend my first winter...
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3 1/2 hour trip

3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on January 4, 2025
BEST EXPERIENCE, for my first time fishing saltwater in general I tell you what when you go fishing with the captain things...
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Virginia P.
Bradenton, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beach fishing

NEW  3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on June 9, 2025
3 of us went with Capt Steve for 3 for no boat beach fishing.ย  The water was a bit rough, so the fishing was not great.ย ...
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Catherine J.
Excellent
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Wonderful Morning!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on February 18, 2025
This was my one request from my family and we had an absolute blast! My three boys & I all caught pinfish, & it was the highlight...
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