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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Jay A.
Campobello, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Backcountry Adventure on April 28, 2022
We had a great day with Capt Steve.ย  Heโ€™s very organized, efficient, prepared, and flexible to adjust to the groups needs...
Jay A. recommends Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
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Trevor K.
Brooklyn, IN
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 saved by captains knowledge of area

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing Snapper on April 30, 2021
Half day reef fishing trip started with promise then tragedy struck, when one of my party fell sea sick captain Steve not allowing...
Trevor K. recommends Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
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Danielle W.
Lexington, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Mahi Fishing on June 13, 2022
Had a blast with Captain Steve and Chris. Great experience for first time off-shore dolphin fishing. The boat is extremely...
Danielle W. recommends Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
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Laura S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful Fishing Excursion!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing Snapper on June 14, 2021
Capt. Steve and First Mate Chris know what theyโ€™re doing! The boat is meticulously maintained and a good size for 3 or more...
Laura S. recommends Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
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BENJAMIN S.
Fort Worth, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Mahi Fishing on August 9, 2023
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