Capt. Ellis Charters 

4.8/5 (94 reviews)
 5500 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City, FL 32408, United States

Capt. Ellis Charters 

4.8/5 (94 reviews)
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5500 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City, FL, United States

Capt. Ellis Charters offers exciting offshore fishing adventures out of Panama City, Florida. This family-owned company works hard to make sure you have the time of your life aboard their clean, seaworthy vessel. On your day out, you will get a chance to catch and keep your limit on whatever is in the season and release what is not. Sounds good? Look no further!

Enjoy your ride with Capt Ellis Charters aboard a spacious 53-ft “Capt. Ellis” She comes powered by twin 420 HP Caterpillar engines and has a maximum cruising speed of 12 knots. Capt. Ellis is fully rigged with navigational electronics, which include a GPS, a VHF radio, a fish finder, and a radar. A flybridge is fitted to aid the search for the fish, an anchoring system helps to make sure you stay rooted to the fishing ground, and an ice-box keeps the catch fresh during the day. Inside, Capt. Ellis is air-conditioned and features a toilet, a kitchen, and beds for you to relax in between the bites. There is enough space for up to 15 anglers to fish in comfort.

The Capt. Ellis holds a Federal Permit, which allows the crew to fish beyond the State waters. Whether you want to spend four hours trolling for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Sailfish, and Mahi Mahi, or bottom fish for Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Gag Grouper, Amberjack, Vermillion Snapper, White Snapper, and Red Snapper – Capt. Ellis Charters will accommodate all your needs. You can choose to travel up to 50 miles offshore for some big action or cruise the waters in and around the marina.

A fishing trip with Capt. Ellis Charters comes inclusive with the licenses, rods, reels, and tackle, as well as live and dead bait and lures. If you decide to keep the catch, there is a cleaning and packaging service available at the marina. Feel free to bring your own drinks and food with you.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (80)

An oldy but a goody
An oldy but a goody
36 keepers in 2 hrs.
+77

Angler rating

80
7
2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 94 reviews
Showing: 5 of 94 reviews
Charles Burress
Charles Burress
4.7
Verified
An oldy but a goody
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on July 29, 20257 adults
Captain Shawn and Nav was outstanding. At first we didn’t catch any fish, so captain shawn moved us until they started biting. He took us to one spot that as soon as your line hit the bottom, you had a bite!!! Only thing we didn’t like is that the boat had a manual toilet.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
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Brandon Mackie
Brandon Mackie
5.0
Verified
36 keepers in 2 hrs.
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 23, 20258 adults
We booked a 4 hr trip, hour there and an hour back to our spot. Once we found fish it was non-stop action.
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
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Frank Young
Frank Young
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Seth
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 6, 20236 adults
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Nicholas Haase
Nicholas Haase
5.0
Verified
Great Intro Trip!
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 8, 20237 adults3 children
I took my siblings, nieces, and nephews out on a 4-hour trip. I fish a lot in the Pacific, and they all wanted to come, but had never been out before. We spent a good day out on the water, got some good drop fishing done, and the captains were great at keeping us baited, explaining the different fish species we caught, and how fishing works in the Gulf. The AC kept the cabin cool for those tired, and there was plenty of room on the deck!
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Jon Sullivan
Jon Sullivan
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on July 17, 20242 adults
We fish with Captain Seth every year we come to PCB. 5 years in a row and great trips everytime. Shoutout to deckhand Shawn who does and excellent job of making sure you're baited up and getting the fish off you reel in. I highly recommend Capt Ellis Charters.
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4 Hour Trip – Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - May 31
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling - 2:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - May 31
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - May 31
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 2:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - May 31
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - May 31
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US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
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US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
10 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - May 31
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US $3,000 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
10 Hr Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
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US $3,000 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
12 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - May 31
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US $3,600 
Entire boat: up to 15 people
12 Hr Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
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US $3,600 
Entire boat: up to 15 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (80)

An oldy but a goody
An oldy but a goody
36 keepers in 2 hrs.
+77

Angler rating

80
7
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 94 reviews
Showing: 5 of 94 reviews
Charles Burress
Charles Burress
4.7
Verified
An oldy but a goody
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on July 29, 20257 adults
Captain Shawn and Nav was outstanding. At first we didn’t catch any fish, so captain shawn moved us until they started biting. He took us to one spot that as soon as your line hit the bottom, you had a bite!!! Only thing we didn’t like is that the boat had a manual toilet.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
0
Brandon Mackie
Brandon Mackie
5.0
Verified
36 keepers in 2 hrs.
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 23, 20258 adults
We booked a 4 hr trip, hour there and an hour back to our spot. Once we found fish it was non-stop action.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
0
Frank Young
Frank Young
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Seth
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 6, 20236 adults
Review media 0
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Nicholas Haase
Nicholas Haase
5.0
Verified
Great Intro Trip!
4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 8, 20237 adults3 children
I took my siblings, nieces, and nephews out on a 4-hour trip. I fish a lot in the Pacific, and they all wanted to come, but had never been out before. We spent a good day out on the water, got some good drop fishing done, and the captains were great at keeping us baited, explaining the different fish species we caught, and how fishing works in the Gulf. The AC kept the cabin cool for those tired, and there was plenty of room on the deck!
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Jon Sullivan
Jon Sullivan
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on July 17, 20242 adults
We fish with Captain Seth every year we come to PCB. 5 years in a row and great trips everytime. Shoutout to deckhand Shawn who does and excellent job of making sure you're baited up and getting the fish off you reel in. I highly recommend Capt Ellis Charters.
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FAQs about Capt. Ellis Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
15 persons
Boat length
53 ft
Year built
1974
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 420HP
Max cruising speed
12 knots
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