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Nav-a-gator Charter Service 

4.8
(193 reviews)
 9645 Washington Davis Road, Summerton, SC 29148, United States–
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Nav-a-gator Charter Service 

Summerton, SC, United States
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25 ft
6
4.8
(193 reviews)
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Nav-a-gator Charter Service will take you on an unforgettable Catfishing trip! Based on Lake Marion, the largest lake in South Carolina, Captain Brad runs fishing trips year round. He’s been fishing the Santee Cooper lakes his whole life and he specialized in catching Catfish. With an experienced guide like this, you simply can’t go wrong.

Capt. Brad welcomes you aboard his 25’ Crest boat. This pontoon accommodates up to 6 guests and there’s enough room for everyone to fish at the same time. She’s powered by a Suzuki 150 engine and features all necessary navigational and safety equipment.

You’ll target Catfish using either drifting or bottom fishing. It usually takes 10–30 minutes to reach the fishing spots, depending on where the fish are. You can choose between half day and full day trips and, during the summer, there’s a special adventure – night trip.

The trip price covers your fishing equipment and fresh baitI. The captain does provide a cooler for your catch. If you’re planning to take your catch with you then you will need to bring a cooler, You will need a fishing license, which can be bought online at Scdnr or in local Walmart.

Fish with a knowledgeable captain, fish with Nav-a-gator Charter Service!

Nav-a-gator Charter Service will take you on an unforgettable Catfishing trip! Based on Lake Marion, the largest lake in South Carolina, Captain Brad runs fishing trips year round. He’s been fishing the Santee Cooper lakes his whole life and he specialized in catching Catfish. With an experienced guide like this, you simply can’t go wrong.

Capt. Brad welcomes you aboard his 25’ Crest boat. This pontoon accommodates up to 6 guests and there’s enough room for everyone to fish at the same time. She’s powered by a Suzuki 150 engine and features all necessary navigational and safety equipment.

You’ll target Catfish using either drifting or bottom fishing. It usually takes 10–30 minutes to reach the fishing spots, depending on where the fish are. You can choose between half day and full day trips and, during the summer, there’s a special adventure – night trip.

The trip price covers your fishing equipment and fresh baitI. The captain does provide a cooler for your catch. If you’re planning to take your catch with you then you will need to bring a cooler, You will need a fishing license, which can be bought online at Scdnr or in local Walmart.

Fish with a knowledgeable captain, fish with Nav-a-gator Charter Service!

Brad Padgett
Captain
Brad Padgett
12 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Catfish
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Catfish
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
193 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (645)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (193)

  • Carolyn Hazelwood
    Carolyn Hazelwood
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great anniversary trip!

    Full Day Trip on November 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    Brad put us on the fish pretty quick. My husband caught a nice 38# catfish that we put back. We caught quite a few that were 8# and up that we kept. We'll definitely return and will recommend Brad to anyone we know wanting the same experience.

  • Michael Jeffers
    Michael Jeffers
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Grade A trip

    Full Day Trip on July 23, 2026 • 3 adults

    my family and i went on the full day trip with captai brad and was not disappointed. caught fish each spot we went and good sized each one we caught. this was a great experience. captain was very knowledgeable and put us on the fish. highly recommended.

  • John Bowman
    John Bowman
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing!

    Full Day Trip on June 5, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Brad was great and had us on fish soon after we hotnon the water. My boys had a blast reeling in fish all day. I highly recommend Captain Brad for your next cat fishing trip! Bring along the entire family for a great day in the lake!

  • James Maybin
    James Maybin
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught so many fish I threw my back out carrying them home.

    Full Day Trip on April 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captian Brad is the man. This is our second time out with him. He told us first thing that things had been slow on the lake, and we were nervous. 20 min later we had a 22 pounder in the boat. We finished up the day with a beautiful 30 pounder, and over 130lbs of fish. On a slow day. Brad is a great guy and knows his stuff. We already cant wait to come again.

  • Alexander Jenkins
    Alexander Jenkins
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    foggy half day trip was successful

    Half Day Trip on September 30, 2026 • 3 adults

    We chose the half day trip to beat the lingering September heat. ended up catching over 10 maybe more decent sized catfish. along with a 20, 17 & 16 pounders. overall we were super pleased with the charter and would recommend

  • Keith Pearson
    Keith Pearson
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    It was a great trip !!

    Full Day Trip on May 22, 2026 • 4 adults

    The bite was slow but the captain adapted to it and we boated 10 good fish it was a great full day trip!! We had a great time!!

  • Michelle G
    Michelle G
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Nice catch

    Full Day Trip on April 4, 2026 • 5 adults

    we started our trip at 7am and by 1030am we had the cooler full. very nice catfish with two weighing 26lbs and others 20lbs or close to it. enjoyed working with the captain who was knowledgeable and put us where we needed to be for a great day fishing.

  • Cody Conley
    Cody Conley
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    Full Day Trip on July 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    this was a great experience for my father and his grandsons! would recommend for the future!

  • Jason Ivester
    Jason Ivester
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun trip

    Full Day Trip on July 21, 2026 • 4 adults

    Everyone got to catch a catfish or 2, will definitely be back

  • Terrance Colclough
    Terrance Colclough
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Full Day Trip on June 20, 2026 • 6 adults

    Great Guide, we have a lot of fun and we caught a lot of fish.

FAQs about Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Nav-a-gator Charter Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Nav-a-gator Charter Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta-potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Nav-a-gator Charter Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Abu Garcia reels and Ugly Stick rods)
  • Lures
Nav-a-gator Charter Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Nav-a-gator Charter Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Nav-a-gator Charter Service include:
  • Catfish

Your captain

Brad Padgett
Brad Padgett
Summerton, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
193 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2019
'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''I have been fishing the Santee Cooper lakes for over 30 years and have always had great success catching big Cats. I decided it was time to love my job so I became a licensed fishing guide.' Capt. Brad is an example of how it's never too late to follow your passion. He started fishing when he was 5 years old, had it as a hobby, and finally turned it into a profession'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Brad Padgett
Brad Padgett
Fully verified
193
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''I have been fishing the Santee Cooper lakes for over 30 years and have always had great success catching big Cats. I decided it was time to love my job so I became a licensed fishing guide.' Capt. Brad is an example of how it's never too late to follow your passion. He started fishing when he was 5 years old, had it as a hobby, and finally turned it into a profession'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

The fish you can target

Catfish
Catfish
Catfish
Catfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Cooler packed with multiple catfish from a freshwater fishing trip.
    Melvin O.
    Melvin O.
    caught blue catfish & channel catfish...Captain was knowledgeable & worked to catch fish
  • Adult angler holding a large catfish aboard a covered fishing boat, with another group member partially visible.
    Carolyn H.
    Carolyn H.
    Brad put us on the fish pretty quick. My husband caught a nice 38# catfish that we put back. We caught quite a few that were 8# and up that we kept. We'll definitely return and will recommend Brad to anyone we know wanting the same experience.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Catfish while fishing on a calm water body, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Dogfish
    Alexander J.
    Alexander J.
    We chose the half day trip to beat the lingering September heat. ended up catching over 10 maybe more decent sized catfish. along with a 20, 17 & 16 pounders. overall we were super pleased with the charter and would recommend
  • A cooler filled with several large catfish, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Frank D.
    Frank D.
  • Three adult anglers pose aboard a boat beside an open cooler filled with multiple harvested fish, likely snapper or similar reef species.
    Michael J.
    Michael J.
    my family and i went on the full day trip with captai brad and was not disappointed. caught fish each spot we went and good sized each one we caught. this was a great experience. captain was very knowledgeable and put us on the fish. highly recommended.
  • Young angler holding a large catfish aboard a covered pontoon boat while an adult assists on the water.
    Jason I.
    Jason I.
    Everyone got to catch a catfish or 2, will definitely be back
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
    Clayton K.
    Clayton K.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Black Grouper
    Cody C.
    Cody C.
    this was a great experience for my father and his grandsons! would recommend for the future!
  • A cooler filled with various catfish species, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Timothy D.
    Timothy D.
    It was a really good time caught several catfish our whole crew was happy amd had good time Captain helped alot
  • A group of anglers on a boat celebrating a successful catch, showcasing a large catfish being weighed.
    Terrance C.
    Terrance C.
    Great Guide, we have a lot of fun and we caught a lot of fish.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Crest
Boat type
Pontoon
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta-potty
GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Abu Garcia reels and Ugly Stick rods
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
At least 3 years old
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash

What’s biting in Summerton right now

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