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
(176 reviews)
Key West
 Last booking: 5 days ago
trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 176 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (240)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Joellen W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Family Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 4, 2024
Captain Brad and Mate Josh were great with us and the 2 kids we brought along. My girls are 3 and 7 and loved the trip. We...
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Kristian A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Professional, Knowledgeable, Safe

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 19, 2024
In addition to catching fish you want to have a great captain and crew.ย  The Southpaw was all that and more.ย  Having a captain...
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Tyler B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 17, 2023
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Elsa M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 2, 2023
We feel very appreciative for Captain Brad and mate. They were genuinely concerned that we have a good experience on our first...
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Dawn G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 6, 2023
Boat was great! Crew was excellent! Caught lots of fish including a Sailfish and an African Pompano! Highlight of our vacation!
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