Nothin’ Matters – First Light
+68Spend the day with First Light and see what’s biting in Destin! With Captain Tyler at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
Species like Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Gray Triggerfish, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Scamp Grouper, Gag Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Amberjack, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish.
Kids are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Don’t forget to bring food and drinks!
You’ll be casting lines from a 47’ G&S sportfishing vessel that can carry up to 10 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s an inside cabin with a bathroom, air conditioning, tv with Directv, kitchen, and plenty of lounging space. Capt. Tyler will provide rods and reels for you.
You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for the deckhand's hard work.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. It’s never a bad idea to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with First Light!
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NOTHIN' MATTERS
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+41Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
100%
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We caught a 200 lb shark!!!!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 27, 2025
We went into the trip just hoping to catch some fish but we decided to ask if we could do a mix of shark fishing and regular fishing since we had 4 kids aged 18 with us! We not only caught some super cool fish and an over 20 inch grouper…we caught an almost 200 LB Bull shark! Our family will never forget this experience! We would 100% recommend the charter to everyone! Worth every penny!
We went into the trip just hoping to catch some fish but we decided to ask if we could do a mix of shark fishing and regular fishing since we had 4 kids aged 18 with us! We not only caught some super cool fish and an over 20 inch grouper…we caught an almost 200 LB Bull shark! Our family will never forget this experience! We would 100% recommend the charter to everyone! Worth every penny!
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June fishing trip
6 HR (AM) SEASON on June 26, 2025
Captain Tyler and his crew were awesome. We had pretty rough waters but that didn’t stop them from putting us on some pretty nice fish. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a charter in the Destin area!
Captain Tyler and his crew were awesome. We had pretty rough waters but that didn’t stop them from putting us on some pretty nice fish. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a charter in the Destin area!
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BEST CHARTER EVER!
8 Hour Trip – Way Offshore AM on August 24, 2024
Wow.. what can I say, we booked this charter for a bachelor trip and Captain Tyler and First Mate Jesse did not disappoint! Everything was phenomenal and we caught tons of fish! These guys made us feel like one of the boys and had us laughing the whole time. Super knowledgeable and steered the ship like a world class sailor! Thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts, yall made our year! If we book another charter in the future, we will definitely be choosing yall!
Wow.. what can I say, we booked this charter for a bachelor trip and Captain Tyler and First Mate Jesse did not disappoint! Everything was phenomenal and we caught tons of fish! These guys made us feel like one of the boys and had us laughing the whole time. Super knowledgeable and steered the ship like a world class sailor! Thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts, yall made our year! If we book another charter in the future, we will definitely be choosing yall!
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Done everything they could to put us on fish
8 HR WAY, WAY OFFSHORE AM SEASON on June 21, 2025
Crew and captain were great, they did everything they could to put us on fish. Daughter reeled in a 47" wahoo, very exciting!
Crew and captain were great, they did everything they could to put us on fish. Daughter reeled in a 47" wahoo, very exciting!
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Great Trip
7 HR OFFSHORE PM DEAL SEASON on June 29, 2025
Great experience. First time out and the crew was great. Very helpful and professional.
Great experience. First time out and the crew was great. Very helpful and professional.
FAQs about Nothin’ Matters – First Light
What are the trip rates for Nothin’ Matters – First Light?
Nothin’ Matters – First Light offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $130 per person after 6 guests - 4 HR SHARK TRIP SEASON (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,950 per group, additional US $195 per person after 6 guests - 6 HR (AM) SEASON (6 hours)
- US $1,950 per group, additional US $195 per person after 6 guests - 6 HR TRIP (PM) SEASON (6 hours)
- US $2,050 per group, additional US $200 per person after 6 guests - 7 Hour Trip (AM) (7 hours)
- US $2,050 per group, additional US $200 per person after 6 guests - 7 Hour Trip (PM) (7 hours)
- US $2,200 per group, additional US $220 per person after 6 guests - 7 HR DEAL OFFSHORE AM SEASON (7 hours)
- US $2,200 per group, additional US $220 per person after 6 guests - 7 HR OFFSHORE PM DEAL SEASON (7 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Way Offshore AM (8 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 8 HR WAY, WAY OFFSHORE PM (8 hours)
- US $2,600 per group, additional US $260 per person after 6 guests - 8 HR WAY, WAY OFFSHORE AM SEASON (8 hours)
- US $2,600 per group, additional US $260 per person after 6 guests - 8 HR WAY, WAY OFFSHORE PM SEASON (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Way Offshore (10 hours)
- US $3,250 per group, additional US $325 per person after 6 guests - 10 HR TRIP WAY OFFSHORE SEASON (10 hours)
- US $3,500 per group - 12 Hour Dream Trip (12 hours)
- US $3,700 per group - 12 HR DREAM TRIP SEASON (12 hours)
- US $4,000 per group - 14 HR MARLIN TRIP (14 hours)
- US $4,400 per group - 16 Hour Trip – Deep Drop & Trolling (16 hours)
- US $4,950 per group - 18 Hour Trip – Pelagics & FADs (18 hours)
- US $6,000 per group - 1 Day Trip – Overnight Bucket List (24 hours)
- US $10,000 per day per group - 2 Day Trip – Ultimate Dream (2 days)
- US $12,000 per day per group - 3 Day Trip –Unbelievable Experience (3 days)
Which amenities are available onboard with Nothin’ Matters – First Light?
When you book a trip with Nothin’ Matters – First Light, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Nothin’ Matters – First Light?
Trips booked with Nothin’ Matters – First Light include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- First Mate
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Nothin’ Matters – First Light offer?
Nothin’ Matters – First Light offers the following types of fishing:
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Nothin’ Matters – First Light offer?
Nothin’ Matters – First Light offers the following fishing techniques:
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Nothin’ Matters – First Light?
Top targeted fish species with Nothin’ Matters – First Light include:
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Swordfish
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Destin, Florida, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Capt. Tyler is the owner of both Nothin’ Matters Fishing Charters LLC and First Light Fishing Charters. He is the captain of the First Light boat and Seth is the captain of the Nothin' Matters. Both Captain Tyler and Captain Seth have been fishing the Destin and surrounding waters for over 20 years. They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful with all anglers. Tyler has made a name for himself in tournaments and when not on charters, he is out looking for hot fishing spots. Both Tyler and Seth have lived in Destin their whole lives and always go above and beyond to give you a once in a lifetime fishing experience.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
First Mate
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
What’s biting in Destin right now
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
Triggerfish (Gray)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo