Legacy Charters

Legacy Charters is a family-owned business, first started by Captain Mike Masiero and his father. Capt. Mike has passed the torch onto his two sons, Capt. Kyle and Capt. Mike Jr.

Their boat is “The Kraken,” a 28’ Bertram that’s powered by twin 260 HP Ford engines and completely restored in 2018.
NO DIESEL SMELL or FUMES to bother you on this boat!
This is a spacious vessel, sporting a full walk-in cabin with a bathroom. Having enough room for no less than 6 anglers, she’s a great choice if you’re looking to bring the whole family along for the ride.

Little River is unlike any other port out of the Grand Strand. It offers a wide variety of fish species both inshore and offshore, making it perfect for both longer and shorter trips out. No matter if you’re looking to land some delicious bottom feeders or chase after huge sharks, you’ll have a great time of it! Offshore waters are home to a variety of gamefish like Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish too.

The price of any given trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for the day. Not only that but whatever you catch will be cleaned and bagged after the trip at no extra charge. The crew will work hard to make sure you have a memorable time on the water, and 15-20% gratuity is very much appreciated.

Hop aboard The Kraken and get ready for an unforgettable fishing adventure. Don’t be surprised if you get hooked for life!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3HR Tour/Troll (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $450
    3 hour Tour and Troll Trip is a family fun quick trip for the whole family! Designed for those that want a chance to get out on the water …tour the ICW and cruise the Alantic Ocean along the coast of the Grand Strand! All in the the comfort of our 28’ Bertram Sport Fisher. We will look for sea turtles and dolphin and if we are lucky catch a few Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and King Mackerel on the way.
  • Private trip
    3Hr Tour/Troll trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $450
    3 hour Tour and Troll Trip is a family fun quick trip for the whole family! Designed for those that want a chance to get out on the water …tour the ICW and cruise the Alantic Ocean along the coast of the Grand Strand! All in the the comfort of our 28’ Bertram Sport Fisher. We will look for sea turtles and dolphin and if we are lucky catch a few Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and King Mackerel on the way. This trip is sight seeing focused with some fishing along the way.
  • Private trip
    Bull Red 3 hr Fall Special
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 30
    US $475
    Near Shore / Inshore Bull Red Special ! Bull Reds are here get your trophy fish of a lifetime!
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    Close to inlet no hour long run in and out ! Rise and shine! On this trip, you'll be heading out at 7:00 am. and traveling up to about 6 miles offshore. Here, you will be targeting species like Black Sea Bass, Black Drum, Mackerel, and Shark. We base the distance of the trip on the species of fish that are in season.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $650
    Close to inlet no hour long trip in and out!Nothing beats a quick trip on the water for some rod-bending action! This afternoon trip is perfect for those of you who like to sleep in but would still like to head out for a productive day on the water. On this trip, you'll mainly be targeting Redfish, Black Drum, Mackerel, and Shark. We base the distance of the trip on the species that are in season at the time.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $700
    This trip involves heading out to target a number of different species of Shark, from Blacktip to Tiger Shark.
  • Private trip
    4hr Shark Fishing(AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $700
    This trip involves heading out to target a number of different species of Sharks, from Blacktips to Tiger Sharks. You can also add some bottom fishing to the mix if you'd like.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $850
    On this trip, we will head up to 20 miles offshore targeting a number of species like King Mackerel, Seabass, Shark, Barracuda, and more.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Offshore Special
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,450
    You will head 20-30 miles offshore targeting species like King Mackerel, Bonita, Snapper, Amberjack, Seabass, and more. The distance traveled offshore and type of fishing depend on what is in season at the time.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
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FAQs about Legacy Charters

Legacy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 3HR Tour/Troll (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3Hr Tour/Troll trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group - Bull Red 3 hr Fall Special (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4hr Shark Fishing(AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 8 Hour Offshore Special (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Legacy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Legacy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate (15 to 20% tip is customary.)
  • Fishing License

Legacy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 60 miles out)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Legacy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Legacy Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Charter Operator

Legacy Charters
Little River, South Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
80 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2018
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I started fishing as a kid with my father, I grew up in New Jersey fishing the Jersey Shore. We ran our charter business out of Barnegat Inlet for 20 years from there we did a number of vessel deliveries up and down the East Coast and overseas. We moved our business to South Carolina 2010. I have passed on my fishing legacy to my two sons Capt Mike Jr and Capt Kyle who both like myself are 100ton USCG Licensed Captains.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1978, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 260HP Ford engines.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 60 miles out
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
15 to 20% tip is customary.
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
Fun and productive trip
6 hours trips
6 hours trips
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
75%
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Jay W.
Calabash, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour morning trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 28, 2023
I am sure our captain Mike and his son (also captain Mike) who was our first mate would agree the fishing could have been hotter,...
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Matt B.
Wixom, MI
Excellent
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Great Experience!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 20, 2023
Weather the week of our visit was uncooperative today the least. Forecasts were terrible, but Captain Mike was extremely communicative....
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Eric C.
Ball Ground, GA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   3Hr Tour/Troll trip (AM) on June 22, 2023
We spent three hours fishing with Captain Mike and First Mate Mike Jr. They went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience....
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Qianshan J.
Excellent
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Fun and productive trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on April 14, 2024
It was a great fishing trip out in the waters. We will definitely come back in a few months for another trip.
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David K.
North Royalton, OH
Excellent
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6 hour trip with Capt. Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 20, 2023
Capt. Mike took us offshore looking for king mackeral but we got into some bonita.  After landing 5 we worked our way inshore...
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