Captain
Steve Weed

Member since August 2019 Long Beach, United States
Background
I've been around boats my entire life and love being out on the water. With that said, fishing is just another way to enjoy boating and also to watch folks having fun at the same time. I've been a volunteer for the US Coast Guard for 10 plus years and have held several maritime qualifications. This gave me many opportunities to be on the water with my fellow auxiliary volunteers and also to acquire sea time. I've had my Master Maritime Credentials since 2009 starting with a 50 GRT and upgraded currently to a 100 GRT. I've spent several years taking my friends out fishing and now I'm ready to start a new career where I can utilize my skills as a captain and a fisherman and put smiles on people's faces and fish in their bags.
Techniques
Here in southern California at the start of the fishing season in April-May, we normally target White Seabass, and assorted other species fishing them with live bait and plastic lures. As the season progresses in June-July, the Sand Bass spawning season starts. Whether fly lining or bottom fishing, it's hard to keep these fish off your hooks. August-September, we focus on the Tuna, Yellowtail and other exotic species, we target these fish by trolling and using our sonar and watching for bird activity on the water. We will also at times include kite fishing targeting the giant Bluefin that come through every year. Throughout the winter months until end of the season, we will target Rockfish which in my opinion are some great tasting fish, we will find bottom structures and either drift fish over it or anchor up on it.

Hey, I'm Captain Steve Weed

Long Beach, United States
Background
I've been around boats my entire life and love being out on the water. With that said, fishing is just another way to enjoy boating and also to watch folks having fun at the same time. I've been a volunteer for the US Coast Guard for 10 plus years and have held several maritime qualifications. This gave me many opportunities to be on the water with my fellow auxiliary volunteers and also to acquire sea time. I've had my Master Maritime Credentials since 2009 starting with a 50 GRT and upgraded currently to a 100 GRT. I've spent several years taking my friends out fishing and now I'm ready to start a new career where I can utilize my skills as a captain and a fisherman and put smiles on people's faces and fish in their bags.
Techniques
Here in southern California at the start of the fishing season in April-May, we normally target White Seabass, and assorted other species fishing them with live bait and plastic lures. As the season progresses in June-July, the Sand Bass spawning season starts. Whether fly lining or bottom fishing, it's hard to keep these fish off your hooks. August-September, we focus on the Tuna, Yellowtail and other exotic species, we target these fish by trolling and using our sonar and watching for bird activity on the water. We will also at times include kite fishing targeting the giant Bluefin that come through every year. Throughout the winter months until end of the season, we will target Rockfish which in my opinion are some great tasting fish, we will find bottom structures and either drift fish over it or anchor up on it.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(41 reviews)
Long Beach
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
85%
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Heather T.
Peoria, Arizona
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on July 9, 2023
Captain Steve and Elliott were absolutely incredible! They were both so friendly and helpful. We were able to go to 2 different...
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Douglas S.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Super Bowl

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 12, 2023
It may be off season, the fish may not be biting, but when youโ€™re with your dad and homies out on a boat casting, reeling,...
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Shelley C.
Rancho Cordova, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 18, 2023
Best Day Ever. It was my sons Birthday, and we took him out with three of his friends. The Captain and crew were just so hardworking...
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Ray D. S.
Menifee, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip for first timers

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on July 16, 2023
We had a great time fishing. The deck hand Elliot was the best. Very helpful with us being beginners and was very enthusiastic....
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Michael S.
Buena Park, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day trip with Captain Steve and Deckhand Ian

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 12, 2022
This was a phenomenal experience. Everyone had a great day. The crew was fun, knowledgeable, polite, helpful and did there...
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