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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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 165 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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Colin K.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Equipment
Good
3.0 / 5
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Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Not worth your time

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on April 28, 2025
Very unsuccessful 3hr excursion.ย  One small fish is all we got.ย  The Captain however caught a very nice fish on his own.
Colin K. does not recommend Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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Tom E.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour adventure with Capt Steve

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on October 30, 2022
We had a great time fishing with Capt Steve, we met at the north end of Longboat Key and caught several fish including lady...
Tom E. recommends Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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Tami K.
Champaign, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2.5 hours with captain Steven

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on April 17, 2022
We had a great time fishing!ย  Four people with no idea how to beach fish is A LOT. Yet, captian Steven did a nice job taking...
Tami K. recommends Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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Tim F.
Washburn, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour's

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on March 23, 2022
It was a blast watching my sons catch those snook. Captain Steve was a great guy an very good at what he does.ย  Definitely...
Tim F. recommends Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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John T.
Port Chester, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captan Steve

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on February 23, 2022
Great Day with a great guide Captan Steve of Beach Fishing Adventures .Lots of great tips and he put me on fish even when the...
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