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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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
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Christopher K.
New Britain, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3hr beach fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on May 23, 2022
Captain Steve is fantastic.ย  He is knowledgeable, patient, and Courteous.ย  We had a great time and picked up a number of...
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Bill G.
Fair Play, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4hr morning trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on March 18, 2022
Captain Steven is a very personable, interesting gentleman. He concerns himself with the enjoyment his clients have and is...
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Jessee C.
Richmond, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour Trip with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on July 28, 2021
I had a great time with Captain Steve. He and I spoke the day before. Then we met in the morning. He took me through the process...
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Janey R. H.
Rogers, Arkansas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 Hours with Fishing Coach Steven Herich

3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on June 14, 2021
Wow!!!ย  Had not planned on fishing while my wife and I visited Longboat Key and the Sarasota FL area two weeks ago as she...
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Mike M.
Broadview Heights, Ohio
Excellent
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Awesome Snook action from the beach!

3 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on June 9, 2021
Captain Steve came highly recommended from Don, the owner of All About Fishing in Sarasota. I called Steve and could sense...
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