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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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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Walter B.
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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...
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Charity R.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning beach fish with Captain Steve

3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on August 17, 2024
Rating: 100% So glad we found Captain Steve! He was far better than we expected and we will absolutely be booking...
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Logan J.
North Little Rock, Arkansas
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5.0 / 5
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3 Hour Fishing trip with Captain Steve

3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on August 10, 2024
This was such a great experience with Captain Steve! We went fishing from a pier and it was very eventful! We caught a bunch...
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Jeff R.
Excellent
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Captain Steven is the man.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on August 2, 2024
Captain Steve had a mission for us and it was to get us catching fish, we caught a couple fish at 1st place but he had another...
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MARK K.
Mokena, IL
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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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