Captain
Brad Hardy

Member since January 2024 Lakeland, United States
Background
Natural born Floridian and have fished a number of Florida's east and west coast, I started my fishing love very young bass fishing... Then, I moved to Southwest Florida as a teen,and the love of salt water fishing was found..
Techniques
Love the hunt of fishing in general...

Hey, I'm Captain Brad Hardy

Lakeland, United States
Background
Natural born Floridian and have fished a number of Florida's east and west coast, I started my fishing love very young bass fishing... Then, I moved to Southwest Florida as a teen,and the love of salt water fishing was found..
Techniques
Love the hunt of fishing in general...
21
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Hooked on Hardy Guide Services

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Lakeland
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $365

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Radcliff R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Brad was a great Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 23, 2025
We had an unforgettable day fishing the Gulf with Captain Brad! He took us to some amazing spots targeting snook and seatrout,...
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Sabrina K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake/River (AM) on February 11, 2026
Captain Brad was great!ย  He knew all the right places to go!!!ย  would recommend over and over again. Will def be using agan...
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Stacy V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake/River (AM) on January 21, 2026
Great day on the water and Brad showed us all his favorite spots to catch fish.
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Donisha A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Charter

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 7, 2025
We really enjoyed fishing with Captain Brad. Not only did we catch fish but it was an awesome learning experience as well....
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Randy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on January 15, 2026
Had a great time for scheduling a last minute trip.
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