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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(164 reviews)
Carnelian Bay
 3 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $760
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Reno
Trips from US $900

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 165 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (203)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Jenifer N.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Put us right on fish.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 5 00 am on March 4, 2025
Brad was a gentleman, the boat was clean and well-equipped. He put us on fish within 15 minutes and provided clear instructions...
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Shannon M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A bountiful trip on the lake!

VERIFIED   Lake tahoe 9 30 am on July 10, 2024
Captain Brad was an excellent guide for my kids and I to experience fishing in Lake Tahoe.ย  We had a successful day catching...
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Rick F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing and Catching were good!

VERIFIED   Lake tahoe 9 30 am on September 7, 2024
Our Family enjoyed a morning on the water with Captain Brad. He is very knowledgeable about the area and a good fisherman....
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ISABEL C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Our First Family Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Lake tahoe 9 30 am on August 14, 2024
Captain Brad made our Lake Tahoe fishing trip unforgettable! Heโ€™s easygoing and communicative, and his brand new, spotless...
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Robert T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Limited out

VERIFIED   Lake tahoe 9 30 am on August 7, 2024
Capt. Brad was very knowledgeable about where to catch fish. Grandson caught the first fish 5 minutes into the line hitting...
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