Legend Fishing Charters

Legend Fishing Charters Legend Fishing Charters provides exciting full service fishing trips inshore & offshore in the Gulf All you need to bring is food and sunscreen.

Legend Fishing Charters, based in Cortez, Florida,
full-service fishing charters in the Gulf of Mexico and
backwater trips in the Tampa Bay area. All trips include fishing license, tackle, bait, and coolers
with ice. Live bait is the captain's specialty, and children are
always welcome. Licensed, insured, professional and courteous. Captain
Sam's priority is for you to have a productive and


enjoyable trip. Questions & Answers:

Are Fishing Charters safe during the Red Ttide? Captain Sam Kimball always ensures that his ship is far enough away from the coastline. Florida Red Tides develop around 10-15 miles offshore, away from man-made nutrient sources. However, once Red Tides are transported inshore, they are capable of using man-made nutrients for their growth. Is it OK to eat local Fin-Fish during a Red Tide? Your Captain will always inspect the fish you catch, to ensure safety. However, Yes, it is safe to eat local fin-fish as long as the fish are filleted before eaten. Although toxins may accumulate in the guts of fish, these areas are disposed of when the fish are filleted. However, it is never a good idea to eat dead or distressed animals, especially in a Red Tide area. Are Red Rides a new occurrence? This is certainly not the first time the Kimball family has encountered Red Tides! Red Tides occurred in Florida long before human settlement, and severe Red Tides were observed in the mid-1900's before the state’s coastlines were heavily developed. The incorporation of our families passed down knowledge in conjunction with the newest scientific advancements will always ensure you have a safe and fun trip!

Good thought for today, Rescued!
01/07/2025

Good thought for today, Rescued!

Fun times on the Gulf of Mexico, with Capt. Sam Kimball.
06/06/2024

Fun times on the Gulf of Mexico, with Capt. Sam Kimball.

Kids love fishing! Get a kid hooked on fishing.
06/06/2024

Kids love fishing! Get a kid hooked on fishing.

There’s been a pretty active bite offshore!
01/04/2020

There’s been a pretty active bite offshore!

60 # Gulf Wahoo!
07/01/2019

60 # Gulf Wahoo!

The bite has been active!
06/15/2019

The bite has been active!

04/25/2019

Kingfish bite is going strong, along with snapper, grouper. Weather's been beautiful for fishing!

03/03/2019

Today’s FWC red tide report shows no red tide in Manatee County waters over the past week, and the weekend forecast is clear.

2/19/19 Trip
02/21/2019

2/19/19 Trip

Address

127 Street West
Cortez, FL
34215

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(941) 794-0652

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