Captain
Brad Simonds

Member since May 2014 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Brad has 40 years of charter fishing and tournament sportfishing experience. Apart from running a charter business, he's also spent 9 years as a member of the Sanctuary Advisory Council to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary representing the charter boat industry. He welcomes anglers of all skill levels on board – he can help you from teaching basics to a first-timer to providing assistance to a seasoned sea wolf.
Techniques
Capt. Brad specializes in light tackle fishing, though he's very skilled in all techniques required to catch a variety of species

Hey, I'm Captain Brad Simonds

Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Brad has 40 years of charter fishing and tournament sportfishing experience. Apart from running a charter business, he's also spent 9 years as a member of the Sanctuary Advisory Council to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary representing the charter boat industry. He welcomes anglers of all skill levels on board – he can help you from teaching basics to a first-timer to providing assistance to a seasoned sea wolf.
Techniques
Capt. Brad specializes in light tackle fishing, though he's very skilled in all techniques required to catch a variety of species

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(228 reviews)
Key West
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 228 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (298)
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Top notch!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Kenny J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

SAILFIN

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 23, 2024
We were able to get 3 sailfin on the line. We had a great time highly recommend. Unfortunately we were not able to get the...
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Jana B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 14, 2025
Amazing time on the water.ย  They made it easy and we found lots of fish.
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Trevor P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 12, 2025
I would highly recommend Southpaw.
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Richard T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very nice captain and crew

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 21, 2025
The captain and his first mate were very attentive to all of us, even though we had some beginner angler they very nicely showed...
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Shawn S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 24, 2024
We had the absolute best day with captain Brad and his first make james. They are incredible and or family enjoyed every second...
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