Captain
Brad Padgett

Member since October 2019 Summerton, United States
Background
"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.

Hey, I'm Captain Brad Padgett

Summerton, United States
Background
"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.
Anglers Choice
166
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Nav-a-gator Charter Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(166 reviews)
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Summerton
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Trips from US $350

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 166 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (553)
Looking to land a nice one!
Enjoyable day on the water
Enjoyable day on the water
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Glen W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 11, 2025
Caught a cooler full of fish with several 20lbs+ and a huge 32 lb. Was a great trip for the whole family. Highly recommend.
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Jeffery T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   February Special on February 8, 2025
Captain Brad was great and put us on some big fish great trip well worth the money.
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Oliver P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 17, 2025
Bad windy but caught lots of fish great trip
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Bill S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 23, 2025
Captain Brad was a great charter host
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Kevin C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 9, 2025
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