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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Mike K.
Williamsport, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hours with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore Mahi Fishing on June 11, 2023
Capt Steve was an amazing captain. First trip where the captain took the time to teach us what we were doing instead of talking...
Mike K. recommends Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
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Erica T.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Backcountry Adventure on April 26, 2022
Captain Steve is awesome! We had originally booked a trip for off shore fishing but the wind was rough the whole time we were...
Erica T. recommends Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
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Sharon K.
Southern Pines, NC
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 trolling

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore Mahi Fishing on April 21, 2021
Capt.  Steve had the boat squared away all equipment was top notch. Very patient and a well manners guy. All that makes a...
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Scott P.
Clearwater, FL
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 trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing Snapper on July 13, 2023
Excellent time with Capt Steve. We saw a school of yellowtail right off the back of the boat and massive sea turtle 🐢. Knew...
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Roger H.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark Fishing with Capt. Steve Heichen

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on June 6, 2023
Had a great morning with Capt. Steve and crew, started a little slow but with his knowledge of the area he put us on a hotspot...
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