Captain
Brad Bugica

Member since July 2017 Carnelian Bay, United States
Background
Captain Brad Bugica has been fishing since he was 8 years old. He became a California licensed guide in 1992 and has been guiding full time since 2006. Both challenging and rewarding, he has loved every minute of it. You can fish with him year-round in Lake Tahoe or in the Sacramento area from fall to late spring.

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Carnelian Bay, United States
Background
Captain Brad Bugica has been fishing since he was 8 years old. He became a California licensed guide in 1992 and has been guiding full time since 2006. Both challenging and rewarding, he has loved every minute of it. You can fish with him year-round in Lake Tahoe or in the Sacramento area from fall to late spring.
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(174 reviews)
Carnelian Bay
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
Trips from US $850

Pyramid Lake Fishing Trips

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Reno
Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 175 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (205)
Second year in a row !
Second year in a row !
Put us right on fish.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Devin B.
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 5 00 am on July 7, 2024
Capt. Brad was awesome! Heโ€™s very patient with kids and makes it an enjoy able trip for all ages. His boat was great, he...
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Jason M.
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Successful morning with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   Lake tahoe 9 30 am on July 1, 2024
Captain Brad was great with our entire family. He answered all of our questions and is very familiar with the lake. We...
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CHENG X.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Lake Tahoe

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3 Person Minimum) on June 8, 2024
Brad is awesome. One of the best guides Iโ€™ve ever had. Lots of knowledge of the lake and we killed it!! Nothing but tight...
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Robyn A.
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Boat

VERIFIED   Lake tahoe 9 30 am on July 22, 2024
The captain was super nice and knowledgeable.ย  Easy to schedule. Easy pick up and drop off area.ย  Boat is super nice and...
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Carmen G.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day fishing

VERIFIED   Lake tahoe 9 30 am on July 19, 2024
Captain Brad was great! He was very nice and very patient with our two boys who asked him a million questions! We also caught...
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