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Marcus Stratton
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Marcus Stratton

Apalachicola, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.9
130 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (130)

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  • Armand Badeaux
    Armand Badeaux
    Member since 2022
    4.7
    Verified
    NEW

    Good People!

    Full day inshore • 2 adults

    Marcus worked hard to put us on fish...which he accomplished! He was patient with my wife who's not very good a casting and broke off a lot. He just said it happens then retied and gave her some help ad pointers. We nevr touched a piece of bait or took a fish off,he handled all of that for us we felt very spoiled! Overall a great guy to spend th day with and also knows hw to find and cach fish! I would definitely recommend him and would definitely go out with him again! Great guy all around!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Weakfish
  • Danny Kane
    Danny Kane
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    TRIPLETAIL - CAN’T SAY I’VE NEVER CAUGHT ANYMORE!

    Half day inshore • 1 adult

    Had a great day with Capt Marcus! My goal was to catch Tripletail, something I’ve never done before. He put us on the fish right away! He also taught a lifetime fisherman something new today. I’ll not be plopping breakfast on the table when I’m out fishing with him again!😂 You’ll have to ask him about it when you book with him. You will not regret booking with him. I had a blast and am looking forward to the next time! Thanks, Marcus! Great Day!

    Reported catch:
    Tripletail
  • Jim Hooke
    Jim Hooke
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Terrific Trip

    Half day inshore • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Marcus gave us some great memories! i asked him to make this trip all about showing my 10 year old grandson how much fun fishing can be. Boy did he deliver! we learned about tge Bay, the History of the area…and we caught some fish!!! Very pleasant experience, I’ll definitely call him up for our next trip. Thanks Captain Marcus!!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Southern Kingfish
  • Katrina Wilkerson
    Katrina Wilkerson
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First fishing charter trip!

    Quick trip for the kids • 3 adults

    I booked this trip for my son as a graduation gift. My boys both enjoyed it and it was one of the highlights of our vacation. Marcus was very knowledgeable and funny. I would definitely book another trip with him, but would book a longer tour for more time! Thank you Marcus for a great memory with my boys!

  • Celeste Hyams
    Celeste Hyams
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing day!

    Half day inshore • 4 adults

    Marcus was great! We caught plenty of sheepshead and redfish, had lots of laughs, and he showed us some of the loacal history. One of our group had never fished before, and Marcus was great at helping her catch her first-ever fish! A great day, I'll book with him again.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    Group of adult anglers posing behind a catch board displaying multiple coastal fish at a dock in Apalachicola, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Celeste H.
    Celeste H.
    Marcus was great! We caught plenty of sheepshead and redfish, had lots of laughs, and he showed us some of the loacal history. One of our group had never fished before, and Marcus was great at helping her catch her first-ever fish! A great day, I'll book with him again.
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Danny K.
    Danny K.
    Had a great day with Capt Marcus! My goal was to catch Tripletail, something I’ve never done before. He put us on the fish right away! He also taught a lifetime fisherman something new today. I’ll not be plopping breakfast on the table when I’m out fishing with him again!😂 You’ll have to ask him about it when you book with him. You will not regret booking with him. I had a blast and am looking forward to the next time! Thanks, Marcus! Great Day!
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic water backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Triple Tail requested and we delivered . It was my pleasure today to have Mr Danny along on his first opportunity to pursue triple
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Brandy H.
    Brandy H.
    captain Marcus was awesome! He put us on fish at every stop we made. He was very personable and easygoing. We told him we wanted to do a fish fry and he tried his hardest to help us make that happen. He even showed us how to clean our catch. We will definitely book with him again!
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while seated on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kerri W.
    Kerri W.
    marcus was great! he is very knowledgeable about the area and any questions about fishing! Marcus makes the trip fun and makes sure to help you enjoy the trip! Can’t wait to book our next adventure with him sgain! We had the best time,
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a calm waterway, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Ben H.
    Ben H.
    Captain Marcus was great , put us on a bunh of different fish. Caught the biggest black drum i have ever seen. He really took care of us. Will use him the next time im at St George Island.
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    A view from the side of a boat on a calm waterway, showcasing the boat's structure and the surrounding natural scenery.
    Chad B.
    Chad B.
    We caught red fish, black drum, trout, and a couple of other species. Capt. Marcus was a great guide and he was chill 😎 👌
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a scenic fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    This beautiful brackish water, red fish, demolished alive, shrimp on the bottom and gave this angler a fight to remember while family members cheered him on with phones in hand making memories that last forever.
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a day on the water with friends on a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Will C.
    Will C.
    Capt Marcus is great. Very patient with the kids . It was a wonderful trip caught a good load of fish
  • Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC
    Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLCApalachicola, FL
    Child and adult pose beside a catch board displaying multiple fish at Bay City Lodge in Apalachicola, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Jim H.
    Jim H.
    Captain Marcus gave us some great memories! i asked him to make this trip all about showing my 10 year old grandson how much fun fishing can be. Boy did he deliver! we learned about tge Bay, the History of the area…and we caught some fish!!! Very pleasant experience, I’ll definitely call him up for our next trip. Thanks Captain Marcus!!

What's biting with Forgotten Coast Outdoors LLC in Apalachicola

November sees large numbers of tourists flocking to Apalachicola for The Florida Seafood Festival, an annual 2-day event dedicated to this great fishery and local seafood. Come and join the party while also fishing for fun!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.

Triple Tail Trip for First-Time Angler

Sep 2, 2026 • Apalachicola
Triple Tail requested and we delivered . It was my pleasure today to have Mr Danny along on his first opportunity to pursue triple
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a scenic fishing environment.

Beautiful brackish water red fish

Jul 1, 2026 • Apalachicola
This beautiful brackish water, red fish, demolished alive, shrimp on the bottom and gave this angler a fight to remember while family members cheered him on with phones in hand making memories that last forever.
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A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Black Drum on a boat, surrounded by lush vegetation.

Great evening trip with a fantastic crew

Jun 1, 2026 • Apalachicola
When all you want is to have a good time . Every fish is just another blessing
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A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying a variety of fish at Bay City Lodge in Apalachicola, Florida.

Trout on fire

May 29, 2026 • Apalachicola
Watching this little fella carry the group all day was an absolute pleasure . He out fished all his senior counterparts maybe just a little help from the Captain but he put it on em
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Angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a boat.

Rough conditions but we got em

May 16, 2026 • Apalachicola
All they wanted was triple tail so thats what we did
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Redfish while on a fishing charter in coastal waters.

Honey moon double

Mar 4, 2026 • Apalachicola
These great folks came all the way from Missouri and had a great time catching cheap head and several red fish along with this double
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