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

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 161 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Bruno W.
Sarasota, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Beach Fishing Adventure with Coach Steve!

4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on January 14, 2021
Wow!ย  Just had a fantastic day of fishing with Coach Steve from Beach Fishing Adventures!ย  If youโ€™re looking to improve...
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Chris S.
Excellent
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Great outing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on March 9, 2024
My son and I had a great outing with Steve. Very knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend that you book your next trip with...
Chris S. recommends Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota
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Christina G. V.
Sapulpa, OK
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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2-Hour Onshore Fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (Mid Day) NO BOAT-8 MAX on August 6, 2022
Capt. Steve was awesome!! He was friendly, knowledgeable and helped my sons catch some huge snook at Lido Beach. Weโ€™re from...
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Robin L.
Dallas, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day am

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ No Boat (AM) - 8 MAX on June 6, 2022
Started fishing for bait off the pier with my three kids (17,14 & 12) everyone. Caught baitโ€ฆwas a lot of fun and pretty!!!...
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John S.
Roscommon, MI
Excellent
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Morning Trip with Captain Steven

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX on March 7, 2022
I had fished from shore at other places on the ocean and knew that you can catch fish without a boat but I was not familiar...
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