First Light Exotic Species Charters 

4.9/5 (149 recensioni)
 2140 Oglethorpe Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, Stati Uniti

First Light Exotic Species Charters 

4.9/5 (149 recensioni)
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2140 Oglethorpe Road
West Palm Beach, FL, Stati Uniti
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Unisciti a me per l'uscita di pesca perfetta, che tu sia un pescatore esperto o un principiante desideroso di imparare. Scopri l'emozione di recuperare alcuni dei pesci più ricercati al mondo con una guida di pesca locale esperta. Il capitano TJ, nato e cresciuto in zona, desidera condividere con te un'esperienza e una conoscenza che durano da una vita e che potrai portare con te ovunque nel mondo, amplificando le tue future esperienze di pesca. Una volta prenotata la tua avventura, arriva semplicemente al molo all'orario scelto e io sarò lì, completamente preparato con tutta l'attrezzatura necessaria. Vivi l'emozione di una giornata in acqua mentre affini le tue abilità e ti godi la natura a bordo di uno skiff molto spazioso. A bordo, c'è un frigorifero rifornito di ghiaccio e bevande e tutta l'attrezzatura essenziale necessaria per un'uscita di pesca di successo. La vasca per il pesce vivo è piena di esche fresche appena pescate, pronte ad attirare le specie straordinarie che normalmente non si trovano nelle acque locali. Unisciti a me per una giornata indimenticabile di divertimento, dove recupererai pesci straordinari esclusivi del Sud America e di altre località in tutto il mondo. Prenota oggi la tua avventura per vivere un tipo di pesca in acqua dolce che si può trovare solo qui nel sud della Florida!

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Rating

4.9
149 recensioni
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (511)

Two anglers proudly displaying a large catfish caught while fishing under a bridge.
Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass caught under a bridge, showcasing a successful freshwater fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large flounder caught while fishing under a bridge, with fellow anglers visible in the background.
Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Largemouth Bass caught during a fishing trip in a scenic waterway.
Angler proudly displaying a large fish under a bridge, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Young angler proudly holding a fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
+505

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (149)

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Josh Benson
Josh Benson
5.0
Verificato
Great Multi-species Trip!
3 Hour Guided Trip - 3:00 PM on December 15, 20251 adult
I had the honor of fishing with Captain Timothy “TJ” Qualls and he did not disappoint. this was my first trip to South Florida and Peacock Bass have been a bucket list fish for me for quite some time. TJ is from the West Palm Beach area and is very knowledgeable about the bodies of water in the area and knows how to put you on fish. His equipment was on point and he worked diligently to ensure that i had a great experience by constantly baiting the hook, netting fish, and quickly addressing any issues of snagging. TJ was quick to move to a new spot if the bite was slow in a particular area. I caught five different species of fish to include Peacock Bass, Clown Knife Fish, Mayan Cichlid, Largemouth Bass, and a catfish. Overall, I had a wonderful time and intend to bring my family back to fish with TJ so they can have a great experience fishing South Florida. Do yourself a favor and book a trip with TJ. You will not be disappointed.
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Reported catch:
Black bass
Cichla
Clown Knife Fish
Response from Captain
December 21, 2025
Hey, josh, I really appreciate you booking with me and I really appreciate your lengthy detailed review.It means a lot.Stay safe out there.Hope to see you again sometime
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Jon Leganski
Jon Leganski
5.0
Verificato
Grand Slam In Short Order
3 Hour Guided Trip on December 9, 20252 adults
Our trip happened to coincide with a bit of a cold front and some passing showers, but that didn’t prevent TJ from getting us on fish fast. We pulled a couple decent crappie and small largemouths within minutes of putting lines in. I caught my first ever peacock in the first half hour, and before long my brother was fighting the first of two very nice clown knife fish. Once we’d checked clowns off our list, TJ set out to find some bigger peacocks and we each had the pleasure of landing a good one to wrap up the morning. TJ’s an easy hang. He’ll keep your hooks baited, put you on some fish, and turn into a photographer when you reel ‘em in. Super fun day!
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Reported catch:
Black bass
Cichla
Clown Knife Fish
Response from Captain
December 14, 2025
what an awesome review. you guys were a great charter id be happy to do it again anytime thanks again and tight lines.
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William Callahan
William Callahan
5.0
Verificato
New
Perfect
3 Hour Guided Trip on March 13, 20261 adult1 child
TJ was great. My son wasn’t sure he would have fun, and was making phone calls to his grandpa and mom before we even got off the boat to tell them how awesome it was. TJ was very patient, explained things very well since my son had never been fishing on a boat. Couldn’t recommend more. 6 stars if we could. We can for Astros spring training, and plan on going next year and we’ll definitely be booking with TJ again.
Young angler proudly holding a fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A young angler proudly holding a sizable catfish while fishing under a bridge, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large speckled trout caught during a fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Clown Knife Fish
Black bass
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Kristen Bettini
Kristen Bettini
5.0
Verificato
The best fresh water experience
4 Hour Guided Trip on October 5, 20252 adults
My boyfriend and I came from CT planning to fish Jupiter, FL but the weather was not in our favor. Booked a last minute charter trip with Tj and it was an absolute success. Told Tj upon arrival that we really wanted to catch peacock bass with the possibility of a snakehead. Within 5 minute of being in the first spot, we caught one snakehead and multiple peacock bass. We also hooked into multiple native and nonnative species in one hour of being on the boat. Requested to try for clown night fish, but was unsuccessful at that time which Th made us aware of the potential of not catching one. We then proceeded to a new location that was stacked with a plentiful amount of peacock bass where we were also able to hook into a Mayan cichlid. With our experience fishing behind Tj’s knowledge, I would 100% time and time again recommend his services to anyone looking for a fresh water Florida fishing experience. (Don’t worry about taking photos, Tj is an excellent photographer of your catches)
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Reported catch:
Black bass
Cichla
Snakehead
Response from Captain
October 8, 2025
thank you for a great review. i had a great time with you guys.
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Clayton Walker
Clayton Walker
5.0
Verificato
Great trip!
3 Hour Guided Trip on May 9, 20252 adults
I told Capt. Tim I wanted to catch my first peacock bass and he didn’t lie when he said he can make it happen. We stayed on them from the first stop to the last. We got to the ramp in the morning and the ramp was unexpectedly closed (which has never happened) so he said let’s go to plan B which ended up being a great choice. He put in extra work to make sure we had the day that we did. The man knows the local waters and how to put the fish in the boat! He was great about taking pictures for us to always have. No question we will book with him again when we come back to Florida.
Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Peacock Bass while standing on a boat, with a scenic waterfront and American flag in the background.
An angler proudly displaying a vibrant Largemouth Bass while standing on a boat in a sunny fishing environment.
Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Peacock Bass while fishing in a scenic waterway, surrounded by palm trees.
An angler proudly displaying a vibrant Yellow Perch against a scenic backdrop of palm trees and water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Cichla
Black bass
Response from Captain
May 20, 2025
Thanks for a great review. I appreciate that and look forward to seeing you guys again some time. Tight lines.
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Morning Trip
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US $300
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US $350
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US $450
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US $450
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US $550
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7 Hour Guided Trip - 7:30 AM
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US $650
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Rating

4.9
149 recensioni
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141
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7
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2
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1
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (511)

Two anglers proudly displaying a large catfish caught while fishing under a bridge.
Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass caught under a bridge, showcasing a successful freshwater fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large flounder caught while fishing under a bridge, with fellow anglers visible in the background.
Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Largemouth Bass caught during a fishing trip in a scenic waterway.
Angler proudly displaying a large fish under a bridge, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Young angler proudly holding a fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
+505

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (149)

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Josh Benson
Josh Benson
5.0
Verificato
Great Multi-species Trip!
3 Hour Guided Trip - 3:00 PM on December 15, 20251 adult
I had the honor of fishing with Captain Timothy “TJ” Qualls and he did not disappoint. this was my first trip to South Florida and Peacock Bass have been a bucket list fish for me for quite some time. TJ is from the West Palm Beach area and is very knowledgeable about the bodies of water in the area and knows how to put you on fish. His equipment was on point and he worked diligently to ensure that i had a great experience by constantly baiting the hook, netting fish, and quickly addressing any issues of snagging. TJ was quick to move to a new spot if the bite was slow in a particular area. I caught five different species of fish to include Peacock Bass, Clown Knife Fish, Mayan Cichlid, Largemouth Bass, and a catfish. Overall, I had a wonderful time and intend to bring my family back to fish with TJ so they can have a great experience fishing South Florida. Do yourself a favor and book a trip with TJ. You will not be disappointed.
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Reported catch:
Black bass
Cichla
Clown Knife Fish
Response from Captain
December 21, 2025
Hey, josh, I really appreciate you booking with me and I really appreciate your lengthy detailed review.It means a lot.Stay safe out there.Hope to see you again sometime
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Jon Leganski
Jon Leganski
5.0
Verificato
Grand Slam In Short Order
3 Hour Guided Trip on December 9, 20252 adults
Our trip happened to coincide with a bit of a cold front and some passing showers, but that didn’t prevent TJ from getting us on fish fast. We pulled a couple decent crappie and small largemouths within minutes of putting lines in. I caught my first ever peacock in the first half hour, and before long my brother was fighting the first of two very nice clown knife fish. Once we’d checked clowns off our list, TJ set out to find some bigger peacocks and we each had the pleasure of landing a good one to wrap up the morning. TJ’s an easy hang. He’ll keep your hooks baited, put you on some fish, and turn into a photographer when you reel ‘em in. Super fun day!
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Reported catch:
Black bass
Cichla
Clown Knife Fish
Response from Captain
December 14, 2025
what an awesome review. you guys were a great charter id be happy to do it again anytime thanks again and tight lines.
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William Callahan
William Callahan
5.0
Verificato
New
Perfect
3 Hour Guided Trip on March 13, 20261 adult1 child
TJ was great. My son wasn’t sure he would have fun, and was making phone calls to his grandpa and mom before we even got off the boat to tell them how awesome it was. TJ was very patient, explained things very well since my son had never been fishing on a boat. Couldn’t recommend more. 6 stars if we could. We can for Astros spring training, and plan on going next year and we’ll definitely be booking with TJ again.
Young angler proudly holding a fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A young angler proudly holding a sizable catfish while fishing under a bridge, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large speckled trout caught during a fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Clown Knife Fish
Black bass
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Kristen Bettini
Kristen Bettini
5.0
Verificato
The best fresh water experience
4 Hour Guided Trip on October 5, 20252 adults
My boyfriend and I came from CT planning to fish Jupiter, FL but the weather was not in our favor. Booked a last minute charter trip with Tj and it was an absolute success. Told Tj upon arrival that we really wanted to catch peacock bass with the possibility of a snakehead. Within 5 minute of being in the first spot, we caught one snakehead and multiple peacock bass. We also hooked into multiple native and nonnative species in one hour of being on the boat. Requested to try for clown night fish, but was unsuccessful at that time which Th made us aware of the potential of not catching one. We then proceeded to a new location that was stacked with a plentiful amount of peacock bass where we were also able to hook into a Mayan cichlid. With our experience fishing behind Tj’s knowledge, I would 100% time and time again recommend his services to anyone looking for a fresh water Florida fishing experience. (Don’t worry about taking photos, Tj is an excellent photographer of your catches)
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Reported catch:
Black bass
Cichla
Snakehead
Response from Captain
October 8, 2025
thank you for a great review. i had a great time with you guys.
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Clayton Walker
Clayton Walker
5.0
Verificato
Great trip!
3 Hour Guided Trip on May 9, 20252 adults
I told Capt. Tim I wanted to catch my first peacock bass and he didn’t lie when he said he can make it happen. We stayed on them from the first stop to the last. We got to the ramp in the morning and the ramp was unexpectedly closed (which has never happened) so he said let’s go to plan B which ended up being a great choice. He put in extra work to make sure we had the day that we did. The man knows the local waters and how to put the fish in the boat! He was great about taking pictures for us to always have. No question we will book with him again when we come back to Florida.
Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Peacock Bass while standing on a boat, with a scenic waterfront and American flag in the background.
An angler proudly displaying a vibrant Largemouth Bass while standing on a boat in a sunny fishing environment.
Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Peacock Bass while fishing in a scenic waterway, surrounded by palm trees.
An angler proudly displaying a vibrant Yellow Perch against a scenic backdrop of palm trees and water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Cichla
Black bass
Response from Captain
May 20, 2025
Thanks for a great review. I appreciate that and look forward to seeing you guys again some time. Tight lines.
1

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Southern Skimmer
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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