Legacy Charters
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Legacy Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(29 reviews)
1 Flamingo Lodge Highway
Homestead, FL, United States

Immerse yourself in the wilderness of Everglades National Park with Legacy Charters! Captain Paul has been fishing out of Flamingo since 1997 and professionally guiding since 2018. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, you’ll revel in the incredible rod-bending action of the Everglades.

Your vessel for the day is a 17’ Seastrike, perfect for two anglers but capable of accommodating a third for $100. Depending on the conditions, Captain Paul brings along his 16’ canoe in the boat. The canoe accommodates 2 anglers plus the captain. A Hell’s Bay Skiff is also used on certain trips for tailing Redfish and Bonefish.

Inshore fishing in the Everglades is an unforgettable experience. Snook, Tarpon, and Redfish all lurk within the park. These fish are the day in day out quarry. Rods, licenses, and tackle are provided. All you have to do is make it to the remote town of Flamingo (45 min drive from Homestead, 90 mins from Key Largo). Captain Paul meets his clients at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center before embarking on the long road to Flamingo.

Captain Paul is a catch-and-release guide. He believes in conservation and responsible stewardship of the park’s resources. Under special circumstances, he will keep certain species. Make sure to talk with him about that before your trip.

The captain works hard to make sure you have a good time and if you enjoy the trip, a 20% tip is customary. All you’ll need for your trip is enough drinks and snacks to keep you going, polarized glasses, and sunscreen to stave off the Florida sun.

In addition, Captain Paul also offers overnight camping/fishing experiences. He takes care of all your meals and guides you to fish during the day. Talk to Paul about when the best time to camp is and what to expect.

Whether you’re spending a day in the Everglades or camping overnight, Captain Paul wants to make your fishing trip a memorable one! Book with Legacy Charters and experience the Everglades!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $300
    Exploring Everglades National Park for the day? Want to try something new? This is the trip for you. These trips allow you to see parts of the park you couldn't otherwise see from land. The captain brings along his fishing gear just in case there's something biting nearby. On the trip, you might see crocodiles, porpoises, Manatees, and more! For more serious angler-oriented trips, Capt. Paul recommends an 8-hour trip if you have the time.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 23 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
    $550
    These trips leave the dock at sunrise and return around 11:00 a.m. Five-hour trips are popular but Captain Paul has discovered that most clients would prefer a full day experience. Getting to Flamingo can be a bit of a drive and with all the effort it takes to get there, it's nice to spend a full day taking in all the Everglades has to offer. For this reason, Captain Paul encourages his clients to book 8-hour trips for the best experience and most fishing time.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour – Sight Fishing Fly/Spin
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
    $700
    This trip is all about seeing the fish, making the cast, and watching the fish eat. – Redfish, Snook, Bonefish, and Tarpon. Capt. Paul has two boats for the job. One is a 16' Hells Bay Waterman the other is a 16' Scanoe. If you've never sight fished before on fly or spinning tackle, make sure to let Capt. Paul know so he can give you some exercises to practice before your trip. A comfortable pair of polarized glasses is a necessity.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
    $700
    Beginning at sunrise and ending around 4:00 p.m, full days allow you to run far, fish less-pressured waters, and get in tune with what the fish are doing that day. Just remember to speak with Capt. Paul about what your ideal day would look like – are there any specific species you'd like to target, quantity over quality, are you interested in sight fishing, are you able to fish from a canoe? All these are helpful in putting together a one-of-a-kind, enjoyable and successful trip.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – No Motor Zone
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
    $700
    These trips are the captain's favorite. If you are interested in fly fishing for Snook, Tarpon, or Redfish, this is the best trip to guarantee success. The spin fishing on these trips is amazing as well. The no-motor zones require fishing from a canoe. The captain's canoe is stable enough for you to stand in, 17' long, and can hold two people plus the captain. He highly recommends this trip for the purest Everglades experience. These trips are limited to two anglers.
  • Private trip
    3 Day Trip – Camping/Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Day Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
    $900
    The Everglades is a unique place to camp and fish. On this multi-day trip, you will be camping on a beach or on a Chickee platform. Your tent, food, and fishing equipment are all supplied. The captain will supply you with a list of gear to bring. The cost for these trips is a regular full day of fishing plus food, permitting, supplies, etc. The length of the trip and the number of guests in the group will determine the price, so contact Capt. Paul for a more accurate trip cost.
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FAQs about Legacy Charters

Legacy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • $550 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • $700 per group - 8 Hour – Sight Fishing Fly/Spin (8 hours)
  • $700 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • $700 per group - 8 Hour Trip – No Motor Zone (8 hours)
  • $900 per day per group - 3 Day Trip – Camping/Fishing (3 days)
When you book a trip with Legacy Charters, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Live Bait Well
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
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (TFO Rod, Reddington Reels, Orvis Flyline 9wt-12wt)
Legacy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Trolling down rivers)
  • Lake Fishing (Fishing hard to access brackish lakes)
  • Inshore Fishing (Pitching baits into mangroves )
  • Nearshore Fishing (Casting around logs and structure)
  • Flats Fishing (Shallow water hunting)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Wilderness Remote fishing)
Legacy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Legacy Charters include:
  • Bonefish
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

About the Captain

Paul Manoogian
Homestead, Florida, United States
37 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
31 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2020
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonefish Bonefish
Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Lemon) Lemon Shark

Boat specs

Seastrike (Skiff) originally built in 1995. Powered by a 90HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Trolling down rivers
Lake Fishing
Fishing hard to access brackish lakes
Inshore Fishing
Pitching baits into mangroves
Nearshore Fishing
Casting around logs and structure
Flats Fishing
Shallow water hunting
Backcountry Fishing
Wilderness Remote fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Star rods, Penn, Florida Fishing Products, Shimano
Live Bait
Shrimp, Pinfish, Mullet
Lures
Artificial, Paddle Tails, Spooks, Swimbaits, Jigs
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
TFO Rod, Reddington Reels, Orvis Flyline 9wt-12wt

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Minimum age 9
Catch and Release Mandatory
Except: Snapper, Trout, Tripletail, Sheepshead,

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
89%
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Todd M.
Cutler Bay, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish w/ Capt. Paul!

2 Hour Trip on November 1, 2022
A quick belated review for Capt. Paul - We fished the tail end of the mullet run in Biscayne Bay, and had a nice quick evening...
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Lucas K.
Homestead, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip With Captain Paul

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 15, 2022
Had an awesome day out in Flamingo with Captain Paul! We started the day catching a bunch of nice snook a small red a jack...
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Sylvain G.
Stittsville, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 days fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on January 10, 2023
We pass 2 wonderful day with Paul fishing in the Everglades, we caught many fish species and Paul is an awesome guide working...
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Jorge H.
Madrid, Spain
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Full day everglades fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour – Sight Fishing Fly/Spin on August 5, 2022
I had a great time today fishing with Capt. Manoogian. I went for a full day experience since I had gone may times offshore...
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Bruce J.
Miami Beach, Florida
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Captain unfulfilled targets

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on January 4, 2023
Captain is a very nice young man…knowledgeable, friendly, ernest and genuinely made efforts to produce an enjoyable experience.
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