Lady Kelley 

4.9/5 (56 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Lady Kelley 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (56 reviews)
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5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL, United States

Fishing has been a Kelley family tradition for decades, and Capt. Mark Kelley, the owner, has inherited his ancestor's passion for angling – he's been exploring the waters of Panama City for over 35 years now. He uses tips, tricks, and knowledge that's been passed down for generations to run a whole host of angling adventures on board the 'Lady Kelley'!

The crew specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, and Shark fishing – so whether you're looking to explore the depths of these waters, hook tasty Mackerel, or come face-to-gills with notorious sea beasts, they have just the trip for you. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join them on board his vessel, and they'll show you the ropes when it comes to reeling in your dream catch.

You'll be traveling on board 'Lady Kelley,' a 55' Defender offshore sportfishing vessel. She's ready and waiting to take up to 20 guests out to the hottest nearshore and offshore spots! Her size makes her the perfect option for a family vacation, or anglers looking to battle their best buddies. She's decked out with GPS, fishfinder, a full toilet, air-conditioning, and plenty of room to take in the local scenery. When it comes to angling, 4 guests can troll at the same time, and 14 can bottom fish together.

No matter which trip you opt for, you'll be hooking a huge variety of world-famous saltwater fish. Ready to troll to your heart's content? Expect Spanish and King Mackerel, and Bonito. If you want to test your bottom fishing skills, you'll be reeling in huge Red Snapper, as well as a variety of Grouper. For the truly brave anglers out there, get ready to meet a variety of Shark – Mako, Hammerhead, and Sand, to name a few! Head further offshore and you'll even have the chance to battle Mahi Mahi and Sailfish.

Your captain will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, and a fishing license. Live bait is a small extra cost.

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Rating

4.9
56 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (105)

A couple enjoying a sunset selfie on a fishing boat, with fishing rods visible in the background.
A close-up of a life ring labeled 'LADY' on a boat, showcasing safety equipment in a serene fishing environment.
A young angler reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing a sunny day at sea.
A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
A scenic view from the side of a boat during sunset, showcasing the tranquil waters and a fishing rod in the background.
Two young anglers actively fishing on a boat, with one reeling in a line against a clear blue sky.
+99

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

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Burnice Eley
Burnice Eley
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Successful fishing trip!!!
6 hour Trip – June 1- Sept 15 1pm on July 1, 20258 adults5 children
Our 6 adults and 7 kids loved this fishing trip. Everyone caught fish and they were big and challenging to reel in. We caught red snapper and grouper and a couple of other interesting looking fish which we threw back to sea. Wonderful day😃
Response from Captain
July 3, 2025
Thanks for using Kelley Girl Charters
0
Colton Niehus
Colton Niehus
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified
Best charter I’ve been on
8 hour trip (Sept 16 - Dec 31) 6 am on September 20, 20246 adults
Me and my family had a great time onboard the Lady Kelly with captain Mark and Carson the first mate. They immediately got us on to the fish and they did not stop for the whole trip. We got the opportunity to try out multiple types of fishing and got to see many different species. Captain Mark made sure to communicate with his other charter boat that was running to ensure we were in the best location to catch the most fish and Carson was a top tier first mate ensuring that we land as many fish as possible by quickly getting fish off the hooks, re-baiting, and then getting the line back in the water asap. My family has very different levels of fishing experience from a first timer to someone who has been out on the water as much as possible and the crew did a fantastic job of looking out for us all to ensure everyone had a great experience. Out of the countless charters that I have been on this one will stand out for the rest of my life, hands down the best charter I’ve ever been on.
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including Mackerel and Snapper, on a catch board at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+2
Response from Captain
September 22, 2024
Thanks for using Kelley Girl charters
0
Charity Jacobs
Charity Jacobs
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Family Trip!
6 hour Trip – Sept 16 - Dec 31 12pm on July 30, 20245 adults4 children
We brought 4 boys, 2 grandmas, and one great grandma with us. We loved the father/son team on the boat the day of our trip. Carson worked hard keeping lines untangled, bait on hooks, and helping get the fish on the boat. His skills really shined when a dolphin grabbed a fish my Mom was bringing in and swam towards the bow. Carson had to take the pole to the bow and eventually showed back up with the red snapper head - the boys enjoyed that demonstration of nature in action! We would definitely go again! Thanks!
A proud angler displaying a large fish on a fishing charter, surrounded by excited kids on a boat in open waters.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Skipjack
Response from Captain
August 1, 2024
Thanks for using Kelley Girl Charters
0
Mike Echevarria
Mike Echevarria
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
7 trips
4.7
Verified
Spring Break Fishing Trip
8 hour trip (Sept 16 - Dec 31) 6 am on April 3, 20246 adults
Great boat and crew. Can’t thank Carson enough for his help w our tackle and technique! Tough day as far as it seems we weren’t on the fish we really thought we’d be chasing as this was our 3rd trip of the week and wanted this trip to be about finding some big fish to counter all the redfish, vermillion and mackerel we had been catching all week. The Amberjack was a lot of fun but that was mostly Carson doing the work to get in hook. Not unhappy at all but do wish we had stuck to the plan to find some more of the fish we hadn’t seen. The trigger fish were nice to catch as we hadn’t caught any this week and they were very tasty! Not many big fights on the rods so maybe next time we can find a way or time of year that best suits what we were trying to fish for. Captain and Carson were great to my group and we would go w them again!
Two young anglers proudly displaying a large Amberjack aboard a fishing charter in clear blue waters.
An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while aboard a fishing boat in clear blue waters.
A stunning sunset view from the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing fishing rods against the vibrant orange sky and rolling waves.
Three young anglers proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing charter, showcasing their successful catch in open waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing offshore, with a sparkling ocean backdrop.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Response from Captain
April 24, 2024
Thanks
0
Wendy Kriegel
Wendy Kriegel
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Capt Mark and Griffin were great! Lady Kelley- awesome boat!
6 hour Trip – Sept 16 - Dec 31 6am on April 18, 20256 adults
This was a great fishing experience! Everyone caught fish. The boat was great and staff were instructional, helpful, efficient and encouraging! Capt Mark went to great effort to find us fish and Griffin was superb in making sure we caught them!!
A couple enjoying a sunset selfie on a fishing boat, with fishing rods visible in the background.
A close-up of a life ring labeled 'LADY' on a boat, showcasing safety equipment in a serene fishing environment.
A young angler reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing a sunny day at sea.
A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
A scenic view from the side of a boat during sunset, showcasing the tranquil waters and a fishing rod in the background.
Two young anglers actively fishing on a boat, with one reeling in a line against a clear blue sky.
Group of young anglers relaxing inside the boat's cabin, showcasing comfortable seating and fishing gear in a coastal fishing environment.
Review media 6
Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Response from Captain
April 26, 2025
Thanks for using Kelley Girl charters
0

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US $1,000
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US $1,500
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US $2,500
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US $2,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $3,000
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US $3,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
56 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (105)

A couple enjoying a sunset selfie on a fishing boat, with fishing rods visible in the background.
A close-up of a life ring labeled 'LADY' on a boat, showcasing safety equipment in a serene fishing environment.
A young angler reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing a sunny day at sea.
A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
A scenic view from the side of a boat during sunset, showcasing the tranquil waters and a fishing rod in the background.
Two young anglers actively fishing on a boat, with one reeling in a line against a clear blue sky.
+99

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (56)

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Burnice Eley
Burnice Eley
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Successful fishing trip!!!
6 hour Trip – June 1- Sept 15 1pm on July 1, 20258 adults5 children
Our 6 adults and 7 kids loved this fishing trip. Everyone caught fish and they were big and challenging to reel in. We caught red snapper and grouper and a couple of other interesting looking fish which we threw back to sea. Wonderful day😃
Response from Captain
July 3, 2025
Thanks for using Kelley Girl Charters
0
Colton Niehus
Colton Niehus
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified
Best charter I’ve been on
8 hour trip (Sept 16 - Dec 31) 6 am on September 20, 20246 adults
Me and my family had a great time onboard the Lady Kelly with captain Mark and Carson the first mate. They immediately got us on to the fish and they did not stop for the whole trip. We got the opportunity to try out multiple types of fishing and got to see many different species. Captain Mark made sure to communicate with his other charter boat that was running to ensure we were in the best location to catch the most fish and Carson was a top tier first mate ensuring that we land as many fish as possible by quickly getting fish off the hooks, re-baiting, and then getting the line back in the water asap. My family has very different levels of fishing experience from a first timer to someone who has been out on the water as much as possible and the crew did a fantastic job of looking out for us all to ensure everyone had a great experience. Out of the countless charters that I have been on this one will stand out for the rest of my life, hands down the best charter I’ve ever been on.
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including Mackerel and Snapper, on a catch board at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+2
Response from Captain
September 22, 2024
Thanks for using Kelley Girl charters
0
Charity Jacobs
Charity Jacobs
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Family Trip!
6 hour Trip – Sept 16 - Dec 31 12pm on July 30, 20245 adults4 children
We brought 4 boys, 2 grandmas, and one great grandma with us. We loved the father/son team on the boat the day of our trip. Carson worked hard keeping lines untangled, bait on hooks, and helping get the fish on the boat. His skills really shined when a dolphin grabbed a fish my Mom was bringing in and swam towards the bow. Carson had to take the pole to the bow and eventually showed back up with the red snapper head - the boys enjoyed that demonstration of nature in action! We would definitely go again! Thanks!
A proud angler displaying a large fish on a fishing charter, surrounded by excited kids on a boat in open waters.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Skipjack
Response from Captain
August 1, 2024
Thanks for using Kelley Girl Charters
0
Mike Echevarria
Mike Echevarria
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
7 trips
4.7
Verified
Spring Break Fishing Trip
8 hour trip (Sept 16 - Dec 31) 6 am on April 3, 20246 adults
Great boat and crew. Can’t thank Carson enough for his help w our tackle and technique! Tough day as far as it seems we weren’t on the fish we really thought we’d be chasing as this was our 3rd trip of the week and wanted this trip to be about finding some big fish to counter all the redfish, vermillion and mackerel we had been catching all week. The Amberjack was a lot of fun but that was mostly Carson doing the work to get in hook. Not unhappy at all but do wish we had stuck to the plan to find some more of the fish we hadn’t seen. The trigger fish were nice to catch as we hadn’t caught any this week and they were very tasty! Not many big fights on the rods so maybe next time we can find a way or time of year that best suits what we were trying to fish for. Captain and Carson were great to my group and we would go w them again!
Two young anglers proudly displaying a large Amberjack aboard a fishing charter in clear blue waters.
An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while aboard a fishing boat in clear blue waters.
A stunning sunset view from the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing fishing rods against the vibrant orange sky and rolling waves.
Three young anglers proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing charter, showcasing their successful catch in open waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing offshore, with a sparkling ocean backdrop.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Response from Captain
April 24, 2024
Thanks
0
Wendy Kriegel
Wendy Kriegel
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Capt Mark and Griffin were great! Lady Kelley- awesome boat!
6 hour Trip – Sept 16 - Dec 31 6am on April 18, 20256 adults
This was a great fishing experience! Everyone caught fish. The boat was great and staff were instructional, helpful, efficient and encouraging! Capt Mark went to great effort to find us fish and Griffin was superb in making sure we caught them!!
A couple enjoying a sunset selfie on a fishing boat, with fishing rods visible in the background.
A close-up of a life ring labeled 'LADY' on a boat, showcasing safety equipment in a serene fishing environment.
A young angler reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing a sunny day at sea.
A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
A scenic view from the side of a boat during sunset, showcasing the tranquil waters and a fishing rod in the background.
Two young anglers actively fishing on a boat, with one reeling in a line against a clear blue sky.
Group of young anglers relaxing inside the boat's cabin, showcasing comfortable seating and fishing gear in a coastal fishing environment.
Review media 6
Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Response from Captain
April 26, 2025
Thanks for using Kelley Girl charters
0

FAQs about Lady Kelley

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
20 persons
Boat length
55 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Defender
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpiller C18
Powered by
1 x 1000HP
Max cruising speed
21 knots
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