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
(170 reviews)
Carnelian Bay
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $850
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 171 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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Natalya F.
Abita Springs, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on September 23, 2020
We had a great time, and caught 6 large fish. I would do this again for sure and highly recommend it.
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Mike S.
Truckee, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Morning) on July 22, 2020
The trip was great! We all caught fish thanks to Captain’s expertise. We couldn’t ask for a better day.
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Paul L.
Emeryville, California
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 5 00 am on July 20, 2021
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Craig G.
Reno, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first time fishing trip with the kids.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 5 00 am on July 8, 2019
We wanted our kids to have a great first experience fishing. We caught our limit and the captain was perfect with both getting...
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Joe S.
Foristell, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with capt. Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 5 00 am on August 19, 2018
Captain Brad provided an incredible experience for me and my family. Boat was great, service was amazing, very responsive leading...
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