
Joined in 2022
Paul Manoogian
6-9 years of experience
Everglades National Park, 40001 Main Park Rd, Key Largo, Florida 33037
Serving 2 locations




My name is Paul Manoogian I was born in 1993 in Miami Florida the year after Hurricane Andrew. My Grandfather started fishing Biscayne Bay, Flamingo, and Marco Island for Snook back in the 50's and there are logs in his journals of me catching fish on the boat in 1997 when I was 4 years old. In 2006 my dad passed away and left me with an abundance of knowledge and a deep passion for the outdoors. In 2014 my grandpa also passed away and that's when I bought his skiff to keep in the family instead of letting it get sold. I started fishing Flamingo and Biscayne Bay as often as I could. After lots of trips a mentor from my church who's father was involved in the Miami Met Tournaments and grew up fishing in the keys mentioned that I was very good and that I should pursue getting my Captains License. I worked hard for 4 years averaging 150 days a year from 2014-2018. In 2018 I got my Captains license and started Legacy Charters Fishing. I used the word "legacy" because of the long lasting impact my dad and grandpa had on me and the tools and knowledge they passed onto me before they left. I've been guiding professionally since 2018 and hope to win some big tournaments some day (currently fishing The Herman Lucerne Tarpon Cup and tied for 4th last time I fished it.) One of the things my grandpa excelled at was trolling for snook; I've never seen someone as dialed into the snook as he was. I grew up fishing with him and have a lot of background with that style of fishing. I also picked up fly-fishing in 2013 and right now I'm focusing on learning and dialing in the No Motor Zones in Everglades National Park accessed only by canoe. These are some of the things I do that might be different than some other guides in the area.

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5.0
Based on 31 reviews
Raymond D.
August 2026
VerifiedPaul did a great job putting us on a variety of different fish! One of the better guides I’ve ever had! Highly recommended!!
Read moreBobby L.
August 2026
VerifiedWhat an incredible day on the water with Captain Paul with Legacy Charters! From the moment we stepped on the boat, he made us feel welcome and treated us like family. His knowledge of the Everglades was impressive, and it was obvious he knew exactly where to find the fish. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and Captain Paul worked hard to make sure my brother and I had a great experience. We caught plenty of fish, enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and made memories that will last a lifetime. If you're looking for a professional, knowledgeable guide for an Everglades fishing trip, I highly recommend Legacy Charters. Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your first time fishing, you'll have an amazing experience. I can't wait to book another trip! Thanks again for an unforgettable day!
Read moreDaniel M.
July 2026
VerifiedI had a fantastic 2 days of fishing! Although the winds were challenging the first day, Paul found spots to get on some fish and was always upbeat. Second day was back country and was out of sight. Paul knew the hot spots, and so did a couple of sharks but always felt safe. Snook everywhere, wild areas with wonderful wildlife. That will be at the top of my because I will definitely be back! I highly recommend Paul and Legacy Charters.
Read moreSteve H.
July 2026
VerifiedCaptain Paul with Legacy took us on an amazing trip out of Flamingo while my son and I were vacationing from northern VA. Last minute trip booked 12 hours before we left. He immediately responded and was awesome. He put us on the fish and we had a blast. Can’t say enough about our experience. He got along great with my son and I and was personable. Great conversation about the history of the area and saw some crocs and sharks too. A great guy and captain. Will return and highly recommend! Thanks for a trip we will never forget Captain Paul!
Read moreCasey Mathys
June 2026
VerifiedPaul is an excellent captain. We caught a bull shark, lemon sharks, snook, redfish, jacks, tripple tail, and permit. It was an amazing day!
Read moreNate
May 2026
VerifiedHad an amazing day fishing with Legacy Charters Fishing! I took my 10-year-old son down for a special father son fishing trip. We had the best day on the water with Captain Paul. We caught a ton of fish (snook, snapper, catfish, trout, Jack, Ladyfish) with the highlight landing a massive 10 foot Lemon Shark. In addition to catching fish, we had a blast observing crocodiles, manatee, sawfish, variety of different sharks and lot of amazing birds. Captain Paul did such a great job teaching us how to fish and learned so much about the amazing ecosystem of the Everglades. This was a trip that my son and I will remember for the rest of our lives.
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