First Light Charters Key West

First Light Charters Key West is a year-round offshore and deep-water fishing charter service based at 5110 Overseas Hwy on Stock Island in Key West, Florida, led by Captain Kody Michael, who was born into a fishing family in South Florida and spent years fishing professionally in the Bahamas before making Key West his permanent home. Captain Kody operates a 31-foot Yellowfin powered by twin 300 HP Suzukis, offering customizable half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day charters targeting mahi, sailfish, wahoo, blackfin tuna, grouper, snapper, barracuda, sharks, and swordfish — as well as long-range full-day Dry Tortugas fishing expeditions targeting grouper, snapper, and other prized bottom species at the remote Tortugas Bank, approximately two hours from Key West. Captain Kody also incorporates his expertise in free diving and spearfishing into select charters, offering a multi-dimensional blue water experience that goes well beyond standard offshore fishing trips. All fishing licenses, live bait, lures, tackle, and fish cleaning are included, with anglers simply bringing food and drinks.