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
(148 reviews)
Longboat Key
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Trips from US $290
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4.8 / 5
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Anna Maria
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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 163 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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Bryce J. C.
Sarasota, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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...
Bryce J. C. recommends Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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Christopher Y.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect Beach fishing Trip on Long Boat Key

3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on April 26, 2024
As a returning customer with Steve I booked a 3 hour trip. I have never been disappointed with any of the outings and this...
Christopher Y. recommends Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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Jamie B.
Hillsboro, OH
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Fishing with Steven

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ No Boat (AM) - 8 MAX on June 8, 2023
Captain Steven was very knowledgeable about the area and the fish!!! We caught a poisonous fish on the trip and I wouldnโ€™t...
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Walter B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great bay side dock fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT on December 29, 2023
We werenโ€™t able to fish off the gulf shoreline at our residence along GOMD as there was a very brisk wind and a rip tide...
Walter B. recommends Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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MARK K.
Mokena, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3 Hour Surf Fishing with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ No Boat (AM) - 8 MAX on February 15, 2022
Conscientious Captain Steve! Great morning in the surf catching fish! Captain Steve is a true professional and put us on the...
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