Immerse yourself in the wilderness of Everglades National Park with Legacy Charters! Captain Paul has been fishing these waters 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 weather, Captain Paul brings along his 17’ canoe in the boat. The canoe accommodates 2 anglers plus the captain. A Hell’s Bay Skiff is also used upon request 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 targets. 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 down 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. 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. 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 offers overnight camping/fishing experiences. He takes care of all your meals, campsite set-up, and guides you to fish during the day. Talk to Paul about this immersive one-of-a-kind adventure.

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Everglades
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
    US $550
    These trips leave the dock at sunrise and return around 11:00 a.m. 5-hour trips are popular, but Captain Paul has discovered that most clients 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 Trip – Everglades
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
    US $750
    Beginning at sunrise and ending around 4:00 p.m., full-day trips allow you to run far, and fish more. Before the trip, 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? What's your overall experience level as an angler? All these help the Capt. put together a one-of-a-kind, enjoyable and successful trip tailored to your needs.

FAQs about Legacy Charters

Legacy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Everglades (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Everglades (8 hours)

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
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Legacy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Trolling down rivers)
  • Lake Fishing (Fishing hard to access brackish lakes)
  • Inshore Fishing (Pitching artificials 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

Top targeted fish species with Legacy Charters include:
  • Bonefish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Paul Manoogian
Key Largo, Florida, United States
49 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
36 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
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
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark
Snook Snook

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 artificials 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

Amenities

Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

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 years old
Catch and Release Mandatory

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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