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
(149 reviews)
Longboat Key
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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 164 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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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on July 5, 2023
Me and my two kids had a great time with captain Steven. Good learning experience! Thanks for a great time! Williams...
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Jeremy A.
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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2 hr trip w captain steve

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ No Boat (AM) - 8 MAX on April 5, 2023
Tower 3 with captain Steve was amazing! Great knowledge and great conversation! Thanks captain, Steve!
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Dan M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beach fishing

2 Hour Trip (PM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on January 2, 2023
Had a great time beach fishing with Captian Steve!ย  Caught 30 fish in 2 hours. Kids had a blast!
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Chris B.
Noblesville, Indiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Day of our Trip

June 5, 2021
We took a trip to Siesta Key and at the last minute wanted to do a fishing excursion.ย  We found Steve and he was just great!ย ...
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Ronald S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Couch Steve loves teaching & fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on November 1, 2020
Had a fun guided dock-fishing experience today with Coach Steve of โ€œBeach Fishing Adventuresโ€.ย  Caught 3 black drum fish...
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