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
(247 reviews)
Key West
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 247 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (324)
Knows his stuff
Great time despite weather
Attention to Detail
+321
Angler rating
230
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4
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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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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Millard K.
Sebastian, FL
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Brad on vessel South Paw

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 19, 2019
The Captain was a good fisherman but needs work on his people skills as he didnโ€™t treat us with much respect. The first mate...
Millard K. does not recommend Southpaw Fishing Charters
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Craig M.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing on the Southpaw in Key West

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 29, 2016
We were planning on going to Key West on vacation with family & friends & had always wanted to fish in the surrounding waters....
Craig M. does not recommend Southpaw Fishing Charters
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Kyle D.
Valrico, FL
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 29, 2019
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Kevin A.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 19, 2022
The charter operator canceled 204 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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