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Southpaw Fishing in Key West

Southpaw Fishing offers Key West charters with Captain Brad Simonds. Brad has decades of guiding experience in the Keys and other destinations. The business operates a custom 43-foot boat built by Key West boatbuilder Claude Torres.

Angler displaying a grouper with Southpaw Fishing
Location
Key West, Florida
Trip Types
Offshore, reef, wreck and light-tackle sportfishing
Phone
305-393-2306

Southpaw Fishing offers Key West charters with Captain Brad Simonds. Brad has decades of guiding experience in the Keys and other destinations. The business operates a custom 43-foot boat built by Key West boatbuilder Claude Torres.

Contact and booking details

Operator Southpaw Fishing
Area Key West, Florida
Departure / address Key West. Confirm the marina and slip for Southpaw.
Phone 305-393-2306
Email Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages.
Website / reservations Visit Southpaw Fishing
Trip options Offshore, reef, wreck and light-tackle sportfishing

The vessel

Southpaw was built in 2002 with features requested by Brad. The published boat information describes a large cockpit, a tuna tower and a 700-horsepower Lugger diesel. Ask about passenger capacity, seating, shade and restroom facilities for your group.

Anglers holding a wahoo with Southpaw Fishing
Anglers holding a wahoo with Southpaw Fishing. Photo from Southpaw Fishing.

Fishing choices

The operator advertises offshore, reef, wreck and light-tackle fishing. Possible targets include mahi mahi, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, snapper and grouper. Discuss whether your priority is trolling, live-bait fishing or working structure so the crew can recommend a suitable outing.

Published fares

The rate page lists a roughly four-and-a-half-hour trip at $1,000, a six-hour outing at $1,500 and an eight-hour day at $1,800. A distant reef option is listed at $2,500. A $200 deposit is requested. Confirm the current quote and route.

Preparation and booking

The business advertises tackle, bait and crew guidance. Confirm license coverage, food, drinks, ice, cleaning and gratuity in your fare. Request the cancellation and weather policies. Obtain the exact marina directions and departure time before your visit.

Details checked September 29, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Featured photo: Angler displaying a grouper with Southpaw Fishing. Photo from Southpaw Fishing.

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