Legacy Charters
+179Immerse 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
Captain
Paul Manoogian
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+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%
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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...
FAQs about Legacy Charters
What are the trip rates for Legacy Charters?
Legacy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
- US $600 per group - Biscayne Bay - Half-Day (6 hours)
- US $600 per group - Everglades Half-Day (5 hours)
- US $800 per group - Biscayne Bay Full-Day (10 hours)
- US $800 per group - Everglades Full-Day (8 hours)
- US $800 per group - Everglades Sight Fishing Fly/Spin (8 hours)
- US $900 per group - Everglades - No Motor Zone (8 hours)
- US $1,000 per day per group - Multi Day Trip – Camping/Fishing (3 days)
Which amenities are available onboard with Legacy Charters?
When you book a trip with Legacy Charters, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Legacy Charters?
Trips booked with Legacy Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Star rods, Penn, Florida Fishing Products, Shimano)
- Live Bait (Shrimp, Pinfish, Mullet)
- Lures (Artificial, Paddle Tails, Spooks, Swimbaits, Jigs)
- Fishing License (Captains License covers your fishing license)
- Fly Fishing Equipment (TFO Rod, Reddington Reels, Orvis Flyline 9wt-12wt)
What types of fishing does Legacy Charters offer?
Legacy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (Trolling )
- Lake Fishing (Fishing No Motor Zones from a canoe)
- Inshore Fishing (Pitching artificials into mangroves )
- Nearshore Fishing (Casting around logs and structure)
- Flats Fishing (Shallow water sightfishing )
- Backcountry Fishing (Wilderness Remote fishing)
What fishing techniques does Legacy Charters offer?
Legacy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Legacy Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Legacy Charters include:
- Bonefish
- Redfish
- Snook
- Tarpon
Your captain
Homestead, Florida, United States
My grandfather moved to Florida from Washington D.C. in the 1960s and fished the Keys and the Everglades for decades. When I was younger he would take me out of school to go fishing with him. I cherished every moment I got to spend with him. In 2014 he passed away and I was determined to keep the fishing legacy in the family. I worked hard to get my captain's license and spent as much time on the water as I could. Every time I travel to the Everglades I remember my grandfather and the memories we shared together. To me, fishing is more than just recreation or sport, it's a chance to reconnect with my dad and grandpa, revisiting memories of wonderful times spent together outdoors. My goal for everyone I fish with is that they would come away from the experience with more than just a big fish or nice story and cool pictures. My desire is that they make life-lasting memories with their families in one of the greatest places on earth; the Everglades.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Trolling
Lake Fishing
Fishing No Motor Zones from a canoe
Inshore Fishing
Pitching artificials into mangroves
Nearshore Fishing
Casting around logs and structure
Flats Fishing
Shallow water sightfishing
Backcountry Fishing
Wilderness Remote fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Star rods, Penn, Florida Fishing Products, Shimano
Live Bait
Shrimp, Pinfish, Mullet
Lures
Artificial, Paddle Tails, Spooks, Swimbaits, Jigs
Fishing License
Captains License covers your fishing license
Fly Fishing Equipment
TFO Rod, Reddington Reels, Orvis Flyline 9wt-12wt
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Minimum age 9
Catch and Release Mandatory
Yes I run a catch and release only business
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
What’s biting in Homestead right now
Snook
Tarpon