Come visit Apalachicola, Florida and embark on a fishing adventure together with Apalachicola’s Legacy Charters. Captain Marcus Stratton is a fourth-generation angler who grew up exploring the Apalachicola Bay and River as well as their beautiful and fish-rich surroundings. Join him in fishing inshore and nearshore waters, reefs, and wrecks, and create many fishing moments you won’t forget!

Your boat for the day will be a 24’ Seastrike center console with room for up to 4 guests. It’s powered by a 250 HP Yamaha four stroke engine that can reach speeds up to 25 knots and is equipped with all the modern navigation electronics. In case you need it, there’s a walk-in head toilet you can use. The boat has also got outriggers, a livewell, and an ice-box.

Using light tackle, you’ll be bottom fishing , trolling or sight fishing the area in order to target various species including Redfish , Black Drum , Sheepshead , Red Snapper , Lane and Mangrove Snapper, Black seabass , Spotted Seatrout, Kingfish, Amberjack, Flounder or The Mighty Triple Tail It’s up to you whether you’ll keep your catch or return it into the water. If your accommodations are on St. George or main Land Franklin county in most cases Captain Marcus can clean your catch and deliver it to you ready to cook or make arrangements with a local fish cleaning service to do so while you wait

All the fishing rods, reels, tackle, lures, and drinks will be waiting for you aboard when you arrive. The captain also covers you for a fishing license, so pack nothing but some snacks. You’re also welcome to bring your kids on the trip.

Apalachicola’s Legacy Charters works to make your fishing trip as good as possible, so hop aboard and have loads of fun on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Tight for time
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $350
    This trip is for thoes crunched for time on vacation or for thoes that want to get the little ones out for a bit to catch a few fish . Departure time is flexable to suit your needs
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $450
    As the old adage goes – "The early bird gets the worm"! Get your day going by beating the heat and catching that early morning bite and the always impressive sunrise on the Apalachicola Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $450
    Before the day is done catch that evening bite and the breathtaking beauty as the sun sets on the Apalachicola Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $650
    This is a 6-hour fishing trip for up to 4 anglers on Apalachicola Bay. You'll have the opportunity to catch Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Flounder, as well as Tripletail. You and the crew will leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. and get back at 1:00 p.m.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
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FAQs about Apalachicola's Legacy Charters

Apalachicola's Legacy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Tight for time (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Apalachicola's Legacy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet A walk-in head in the console
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well Plenty of room when targeting bottom fish
  • Outriggers When trolling for King Mackerel
  • Ice Box Plenty of room for fish to take your catch home

Trips booked with Apalachicola's Legacy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (The suggested items for you to bring with you are polarized sunglasses,sunscreen (of your choice ), beverage and snack . )
  • Fishing License (Don’t worry about fishing license or gear Apalachicola’s Legacy Charters has you covered for up to 4 anglers . )

Apalachicola's Legacy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Apalachicola's Legacy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Apalachicola's Legacy Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Marcus Stratton
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
36 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2021
The crew at Apalachicola's Legacy Charters is beyond lucky to live in a paradise and enjoy sharing every aspect of it. From pre-civil war history all the way to modern topics. Captain Marcus is a fourth-generation mariner and he grew up navigating the Apalachicola River and Bay, its tributaries, marsh, creeks, and the surrounding area.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Seastrike (Center console) originally built in 2007. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
A walk-in head in the console
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Plenty of room when targeting bottom fish
Outriggers
When trolling for King Mackerel
Ice Box
Plenty of room for fish to take your catch home

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
The suggested items for you to bring with you are polarized sunglasses,sunscreen (of your choice ), beverage and snack .
Fishing License
Don’t worry about fishing license or gear Apalachicola’s Legacy Charters has you covered for up to 4 anglers .

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
There are no age limits here ! The outdoors where created for everyone, we encourage individuals to invite and mentor those with a interest in the outdoors no matter what age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Scottie A.
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The Fish stories were BIG, The FISH WERE BIGGER!

VERIFIED   NEW  Tight for time on April 22, 2024
We had a fantastic fishing trip with Captain Marcus Stratton. Every detail and need was accommodated. Communication was excellent....
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Steve B.
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 28, 2024
Took my daughter son in law and grandson on this trip. Caught several fish moved a few times to catch bigger and more fish...
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Russ K.
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AWESOME day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on February 28, 2024
Captain Marcus is an awesome guide. Had my wife and daughter in law and her friend along this trip. Captain Marcus again put...
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Nie O.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 5, 2024
Very entertaining
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Andy T.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 3, 2023
Captain Marcus was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the area. My 7yo’s first guided trip. He loved it. Captain Marcus took...
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