Experience the Best Everglades Fishing Charter in Flamingo

Fish the amazing Florida Everglades and target snook, redfish, tarpon, and seatrout as you venture deep into remote backcountry waters where few anglers ever go.

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Trips and Rates

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FULL DAY FISHING

$800*

✓ 6:30AM - 4:00PM

✓ Explore remote Everglades waters few anglers ever reach

✓ More fishing time means more opportunities to catch trophy fish

✓ Visit multiple fishing areas and fish at a relaxed pace

+$100 for third angler

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HALF DAY FISHING

$600*

✓ 6:30AM - Noon

✓ Experience the beauty of Florida's Everglades

✓ Target your favorite inshore species with an experienced guide

✓ A great introduction to Everglades fishing

+$100 for third angler

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WILD LIFE ECO TOUR

$350

✓ 3-4 Hours

✓ See the amazing Everglades wildlife

✓ Perfect for photography, birding, and nature lovers

✓ See dolphins, crocodiles, birds, sharks, and other native wildlife

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Meet the Captain

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Captain Paul Manoogian

As a 3rd generation Miamian with a lifelong connection to the Everglades, I’ve been fishing out of Flamingo since I was 4 years old. I’ve dedicated my life to learning about the fishes habits in this beautiful area. My goal each trip is to provide you with a memorable and one-of-a-kind fishing experience that leaves you with a better knowledge of fishing and the environment.

My mission is to connect people to Everglades National Park, through fishing, so they can experience its value and fight for its protection.

✓ 3rd generation Everglades fisherman

✓ 20 years fishing the Florida Everglades

✓ 8 years professional guide experience

✓ Over 500 clients served

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Your Trusted Flamingo Fishing Guide

 

Located at Flamingo Marina inside Everglades National Park, Legacy Fishing Charters puts you in the heart of one of the world's most incredible backcountry fisheries.

As an experienced Flamingo Fishing Guide, Captain Paul knows these waters like few others, leading anglers through remote mangrove shorelines, hidden creeks, and expansive flats where snook, redfish, tarpon, and seatrout thrive.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or casting a line for the first time, you'll experience the unmatched beauty and world-class fishing that make Flamingo the premier gateway to the Florida Everglades.

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36” Snook
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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Depending on the season and conditions, you'll have the opportunity to catch snook, redfish, tarpon, and spotted seatrout in the backcountry waters of Everglades National Park. Captain Paul will guide you to the best fishing areas based on what's biting that day.

  • My charter launches from Flamingo, located inside Everglades National Park. This gives us quick access to some of the most productive backcountry fishing waters in South Florida.

  • Not at all! Whether it's your first time fishing or you've been fishing for years, Captain Paul will tailor the trip to your experience level and help you have a great day on the water.

  • Your charter includes the boat, fishing rods and reels, tackle, bait, ice, and fishing licenses. Captain Paul provides everything you need for a successful day of fishing.

  • Flamingo offers direct access to the pristine backcountry waters of Everglades National Park, where anglers can fish miles of mangrove shorelines, creeks, and flats with less pressure than many other South Florida destinations. With Captain Paul's local knowledge, you'll spend more time fishing productive water and less time searching for it.

  • Captain Paul has been fishing the Flamingo and Everglades backcountry since he was a child. His lifelong knowledge of these remote waters allows him to take anglers far beyond the crowded fishing spots and into productive areas where unforgettable fishing experiences happen.

  • Legacy Fishing Charters offers three unforgettable ways to experience the Everglades.

    Choose a Half-Day Fishing Charter (6:30 AM–Noon) for $600, perfect for targeting snook, redfish, tarpon, and seatrout while enjoying the incredible scenery and wildlife.

    For anglers looking to explore deeper into the backcountry, the Full-Day Fishing Charter (6:30 AM–4:30 PM) is $800 and gives you more time to reach remote fishing areas with less pressure from other boats. A third angler can be added for $100.

    If you're more interested in the natural beauty of the Everglades than fishing, our Everglades Sightseeing Tour is $350 for 3–4 hours and offers incredible opportunities to see birds, dolphins, crocodiles, sharks, and other wildlife—making it a favorite for photographers and nature lovers.

    Prices are subject to change.

  • No Motor Zone fishing takes you into some of the most remote and untouched waters of the Florida Everglades, where outboard motors aren't allowed to protect the fragile ecosystem. We access these shallow backcountry areas by canoe, giving you the opportunity to quietly target trophy snook, redfish, tarpon, and seatrout in places few anglers ever reach. It's a peaceful, one-of-a-kind fishing experience that combines incredible scenery, abundant wildlife, and exceptional fishing in the heart of the Everglades. Request the No Motor Zone fishing when you book your trip.

Reviews from some of my 500+ clients

  • "What can't go unnoticed is the beauty of the everglades, the volume and variety of fish we caught and certainly Capt. Paul's knowledge and love of the area and his craft."

    TYLER

  • "A truly magical day on the water and the start of an annual tradition. A bucket list item checked off! Paul was an incredible guide and was so kind and generous!"

    Shannon

  • "Paul was incredible! He went above and beyond in every way. His knowledge of Florida Bay and the Fish and Wildlife they call at home Is impressive."

    CHRISTOPHER

  • "What a fantastic day we had with Paul. He’s very knowledgeable about the Florida Bay and all its critters. We had a long list of things to see and do and we checked them off, one by one."

    PEGGY

  • "The best fishing guide I’ve personally ever had, knowledgeable in about anything you could think to ask him. He put us on a ton of fish as well! We will definitely use him again."

    MORGAN

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