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
(165 reviews)
Longboat Key
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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4.8 / 5
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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 184 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (802)
Steve was very knowledgeable of the area and techniques.
Steve was very knowledgeable of the area and techniques.
Fun time with Captain Steve
+799
Angler rating
171
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Ryan G.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 Hour trip with Captain Steve

NEW  3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on July 3, 2026
Three of us went out to Longboat Key with Captain Steve. We had varying levels of experience in our group, and Captain Steve...
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Dallas, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6/22/26 Trip with Coach Steve

2 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on June 22, 2026
Florida fishing with my friend Coach Steve Herich, who Iโ€™ve known for at least more than 10 years now I believe, has truly...
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Julianne G.
Wichita, Kansas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Successful Trip with Captain Steve

2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on April 21, 2026
We first met Captain Steve on the beach back in 2011 when he took my family fishing. I was 13 and my brother was 10, and we...
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Joni R.
Torrington, Connecticut
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Two Day Fishing Adventure on Longboat Key

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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Doug B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun time with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ No Boat (AM) - 8 MAX on July 20, 2026
My boys and I had a great time with Captain Steve. Tropical Storm Bertha changed our plans twice, Capt Steve still put us on...
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