Legacy Charters
Immerse yourself in the wilderness of Everglades National Park. Captain Paul is a 3rd generation Miami native. He has been fishing these waters since 1997 and professionally guiding since 2018. Guiding out of Flamingo; he understands the backwaters of the Everglades like only a few do.
Your vessel for the day is a 17’ Seastrike, perfect for two anglers but capable of accommodating a third for an extra fee. Depending on wind and tides, Captain Paul brings along his 17’ canoe in the boat. The canoe accommodates 2 anglers plus the captain and allows for stealthy hunting of snook, redfish, and tarpon in shallow water.
Inshore fishing in the Everglades is an unforgettable experience. Hunting snook and redfish through the labyrinths of dark mangrove shorelines, or seeing a tarpon breach on a still foggy morning can invoke a sense of true adventure and enchantment. Rods, licenses, and tackle are all provided. All you have to do is make it to the town of Flamingo (45 min drive from Homestead, 90 mins from Key Largo).
Captain Paul is a catch-and-release guide. He believes in conservation and responsible stewardship of the park’s resources. He’s a member of Captains For Clean Water, and Bonefish Tarpon Trust. He encourages all his clients to get involved in protecting this world class fishery.
The captain works hard to make sure you have a good time and if you enjoy the trip, a 20% tip is customary. Also customary is the Florida Keys tradition of providing lunch for your guide. Other items you’ll need are some polarized glasses, bugspray, and sunscreen to stave off the Florida sun.
In addition, Captain Paul offers overnight camping/fishing experiences. He cooks all your meals, campsite set-up, and guides you to fish during the day. Talk to Paul about this immersive experience.
Whether you’re spending a day in the Everglades or camping overnight, Captain Paul wants to make your fishing trip a memorable one! Book today and prepare for an unforgettable experience
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (82)
+79Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
93%
Oct 26, 2024
Everglades Sight Fishing Fly/Spin
Couldn’t have been a better day with Capt. Paul
This was my favorite charter I’ve done to date! Paul put so much effort into getting my finance and I on loads of back water fish. We caught an assortment of fish and even completed the Flamingo slam! Paul took the time to spread some knowledge on the area as well as fish we were catching. Overall couldn’t have been a better day! We lost track of how many snook we caught, well over 25, landed a couple tarpon, one redfish, and then some various other species.
This was my favorite charter I’ve done to date! Paul put so much effort into getting my finance and I on loads of back water fish....
May 31, 2025
Biscayne Bay - Half-Day
Great time great host great fish
Capt Paul was extremely friendly kind and well mannered. He gave us the fishing trip we were hopping for. He's willing and happy to help you every step of the way and WANTS you to catch fish. If your into fishing and love the outdoors this is the trip for you.
Capt Paul was extremely friendly kind and well mannered. He gave us the fishing trip we were hopping for. He's willing and happy...
Nov 7, 2024
Everglades Full-Day
Best of Many Guides I’ve Chartered!
Capt Paul gave me a very memorable day in the Everglades. I charter guides often and his was hands down the best trip I’ve ever taken. Lots of fish but even more important to me, informative and personable. Cannot recommend Capt Paul highly enough!
Capt Paul gave me a very memorable day in the Everglades. I charter guides often and his was hands down the best trip I’ve ever...
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Nov 21, 2023
Everglades Full-Day
Fun filled 2 days with tons of memories
We fished with Paul for 2 days and had a great time and caught quite a few fish. Paul offers some very unique fishing experiences that are a must try. We did 1 day deep in the Everglades on a canoe because the weather wasn’t great. We were on tarpon and snook all day and had a very memorable experience. Day 2 we had great weather and explored going offshore a little and it was another great day chasing Permit schools like we never saw before. You won’t find someone work harder and look at the clock less. He knows the Everglades like it’s his own backyard. I highly recommend giving him a try.
We fished with Paul for 2 days and had a great time and caught quite a few fish. Paul offers some very unique fishing experiences...
Cutler Bay, FL
Feb 10, 2023
Everglades - No Motor Zone
All Day No-Motor Zone Action on the Canoe - Snook and Tarpon
If you're looking for a unique experience the Florida Evergaldes and flamingo this is it. With a canoe strapped to the boat, Capt. Paul is showed us why it's worth the extra effort. As an avid angler, and seasoned guide who knows his fishery, we learned during the day while we got on the fish. It was an early morning at 4 am, but my buddy Greg arrived to scoop me up, and drove us out meet the captain of Legacy Fishing Charters. The wind stirred up the chop as we ventured out of the channel on an incoming tide towards the eastern edge of the everglades. We headed northwest, and arrive in the midst of terrapin bay and the surrounding area in under an hour where we departed the no motor zone to step back in time, and canoe through some areas that are mostly untouched. Paddling away from the boat, I realized this was just the escape from the noise I had been hoping for. Serenity is not a word that does this place justice, but it's the best one I have. There's no noise, no sound, just your conversation from your company and the bugs surrounded by mullet flips, flops, swooshes, and stirs. Early in the morning you could hear next to "nothing" which is a strange feeling when you've been in a city for a while.We had a great day paddling the canoe around the backwater bays. We landed a tarpon, 15 snook, a few ladyfish, mangrove snappers, and had lots of action throughout the day pitching paddletails into the mangroves. Thanks Cap - for being the "reel deal", and showing us a great day on the water.
If you're looking for a unique experience the Florida Evergaldes and flamingo this is it. With a canoe strapped to the boat,...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (82)
+79Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Couldn’t have been a better day with Capt. Paul
Everglades Sight Fishing Fly/Spin on October 26, 2024
This was my favorite charter I’ve done to date! Paul put so much effort into getting my finance and I on loads of back water fish. We caught an assortment of fish and even completed the Flamingo slam! Paul took the time to spread some knowledge on the area as well as fish we were catching. Overall couldn’t have been a better day! We lost track of how many snook we caught, well over 25, landed a couple tarpon, one redfish, and then some various other species.
This was my favorite charter I’ve done to date! Paul put so much effort into getting my finance and I on loads of back water fish. We caught an assortment of fish and even completed the Flamingo slam! Paul took the time to spread some knowledge on the area as well as fish we were catching. Overall couldn’t have been a better day! We lost track of how many snook we caught, well over 25, landed a couple tarpon, one redfish, and then some various other species.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time great host great fish
Biscayne Bay - Half-Day on May 31, 2025
Capt Paul was extremely friendly kind and well mannered. He gave us the fishing trip we were hopping for. He's willing and happy to help you every step of the way and WANTS you to catch fish. If your into fishing and love the outdoors this is the trip for you.
Capt Paul was extremely friendly kind and well mannered. He gave us the fishing trip we were hopping for. He's willing and happy to help you every step of the way and WANTS you to catch fish. If your into fishing and love the outdoors this is the trip for you.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best of Many Guides I’ve Chartered!
Everglades Full-Day on November 7, 2024
Capt Paul gave me a very memorable day in the Everglades. I charter guides often and his was hands down the best trip I’ve ever taken. Lots of fish but even more important to me, informative and personable. Cannot recommend Capt Paul highly enough!
Capt Paul gave me a very memorable day in the Everglades. I charter guides often and his was hands down the best trip I’ve ever taken. Lots of fish but even more important to me, informative and personable. Cannot recommend Capt Paul highly enough!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun filled 2 days with tons of memories
Everglades Full-Day on November 21, 2023
We fished with Paul for 2 days and had a great time and caught quite a few fish. Paul offers some very unique fishing experiences that are a must try. We did 1 day deep in the Everglades on a canoe because the weather wasn’t great. We were on tarpon and snook all day and had a very memorable experience. Day 2 we had great weather and explored going offshore a little and it was another great day chasing Permit schools like we never saw before. You won’t find someone work harder and look at the clock less. He knows the Everglades like it’s his own backyard. I highly recommend giving him a try.
We fished with Paul for 2 days and had a great time and caught quite a few fish. Paul offers some very unique fishing experiences that are a must try. We did 1 day deep in the Everglades on a canoe because the weather wasn’t great. We were on tarpon and snook all day and had a very memorable experience. Day 2 we had great weather and explored going offshore a little and it was another great day chasing Permit schools like we never saw before. You won’t find someone work harder and look at the...
Cutler Bay, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
All Day No-Motor Zone Action on the Canoe - Snook and Tarpon
Everglades - No Motor Zone on February 10, 2023
If you're looking for a unique experience the Florida Evergaldes and flamingo this is it. With a canoe strapped to the boat, Capt. Paul is showed us why it's worth the extra effort. As an avid angler, and seasoned guide who knows his fishery, we learned during the day while we got on the fish. It was an early morning at 4 am, but my buddy Greg arrived to scoop me up, and drove us out meet the captain of Legacy Fishing Charters. The wind stirred up the chop as we ventured out of the channel on an incoming tide towards the eastern edge of the everglades. We headed northwest, and arrive in the midst of terrapin bay and the surrounding area in under an hour where we departed the no motor zone to step back in time, and canoe through some areas that are mostly untouched. Paddling away from the boat, I realized this was just the escape from the noise I had been hoping for. Serenity is not a word that does this place justice, but it's the best one I have. There's no noise, no sound, just your conversation from your company and the bugs surrounded by mullet flips, flops, swooshes, and stirs. Early in the morning you could hear next to "nothing" which is a strange feeling when you've been in a city for a while.We had a great day paddling the canoe around the backwater bays. We landed a tarpon, 15 snook, a few ladyfish, mangrove snappers, and had lots of action throughout the day pitching paddletails into the mangroves. Thanks Cap - for being the "reel deal", and showing us a great day on the water.
If you're looking for a unique experience the Florida Evergaldes and flamingo this is it. With a canoe strapped to the boat, Capt. Paul is showed us why it's worth the extra effort. As an avid angler, and seasoned guide who knows his fishery, we learned during the day while we got on the fish. It was an early morning at 4 am, but my buddy Greg arrived to scoop me up, and drove us out meet the captain of Legacy Fishing Charters. The wind stirred up the chop as we ventured out of the channel...
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