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
(246 reviews)
Key West
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 246 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (322)
Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail
+319
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Frank C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

25 King Mackerel

Full Day Trip on February 20, 2014
Went fishing with my friends, five of them, so we needed a bigger boat. I decided to book Southpaw with Capt. Brad on board....
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Shane S.
United States
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 2, 2022
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Tony J.
Brandon, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 30, 2017
Tony J. recommends Southpaw Fishing Charters
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Jan S.
Oakland, California
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 17, 2018
Jan S. recommends Southpaw Fishing Charters
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Aaron V. W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 9, 2022
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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