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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4.9 / 5
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Longboat Key
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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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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Norman F.
Sarasota, United States
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Great Day on the Beach

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on June 14, 2024
A friend and I hired Coach Steve for a morning on Longboat Key. It was the first time for my friend but the fifth or sixth...
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Bryce J. C.
Sarasota, Florida
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Beach Fishing Adventures is Truly a 5-Star Experience

3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on June 3, 2024
Captain Steven Herich is the best! Every minute of our fishing trip was a genuine adventure. Weโ€™ve been coming to LBK...
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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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