Captain
Steve Heichen

Member since March 2019 Big Pine Key, United States
Background
Captain Steve Heichen has been fishing in South Florida since he could stand on his own 2 legs. His first memories as a child take him back the days he used to fish from his grandma’s lagoon. Fishing started as a hobby, became a passion, and he eventually made a successful career out of it. Capt. Steve absolutely loves his job to the point where it doesn’t even feel like a job to him, and that’s how he knows he was born to do this. He specifically loves offshore fishing, going out so far that he can no longer see land. He enjoys a hard-fought battle and “putting the big guys on big fish and watching the fish turn them into little guys!” Join Capt. Steve on a fun-filled adventure in the Florida Keys and keep coming back for more action!

Hey, I'm Captain Steve Heichen

Big Pine Key, United States
Background
Captain Steve Heichen has been fishing in South Florida since he could stand on his own 2 legs. His first memories as a child take him back the days he used to fish from his grandma’s lagoon. Fishing started as a hobby, became a passion, and he eventually made a successful career out of it. Capt. Steve absolutely loves his job to the point where it doesn’t even feel like a job to him, and that’s how he knows he was born to do this. He specifically loves offshore fishing, going out so far that he can no longer see land. He enjoys a hard-fought battle and “putting the big guys on big fish and watching the fish turn them into little guys!” Join Capt. Steve on a fun-filled adventure in the Florida Keys and keep coming back for more action!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(81 reviews)
Big Pine Key
Trips from US $395

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Jason H.
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Mahi Fishing on May 30, 2023
Great trip.ย  Captain Steve really cares out what interests you and it shows.ย  My family of 4 had a wonderful time fishing...
Jason H. recommends Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
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Charles M.
Hanover, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kids Special

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids Special on July 2, 2023
Best fishing charter for young kids hands down. Captains wife spent the entire day attached to my 7yr olds hip teaching and...
Charles M. recommends Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
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Gary S.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hr Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Mahi Fishing on August 15, 2023
Great trip, had a great time with the Captain, he knows what heโ€™s doing. We caught a lot of fish and brought home about 14...
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Arndt V. K.
Polk City, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Reef Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing Snapper on May 3, 2023
Great da reef fishing with Captain Steve. Good boat and equipment, explained a lot so we as newcomers to Keys fishing were...
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Paul L.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great charter with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Mahi Fishing on July 10, 2023
Steve was great putting us on the fish. Knowledgeable about the area and what was biting. I would recommend this charter...
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