Panama City, FL – October 21, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Kelley Girl Charters, a family-owned fishing operation based in Panama City Beach, Florida, has introduced private shark fishing charters designed to accommodate larger groups across multiple Florida fishing seasons. The expanded offering provides all-day trips with personalized instruction and dedicated captain attention for anglers of every experience level.
The private trips are available throughout the primary Florida shark fishing seasons and are structured to welcome families, reunions, corporate outings, and other large parties aboard vessels capable of carrying sizable groups. Each charter pairs guests with experienced captains who provide hands-on training in the techniques used to locate and catch sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.
Kelley Girl shark fishing trips give both newcomers and seasoned anglers the opportunity to target species such as Blacktip, Bull, and Hammerhead sharks. The all-day shark fishing format reflects the nature of the pursuit, which Kelley Girl Charters notes requires patience and time on the water. Captains guide participants through every stage of the fishing experience, from setting lines to safely landing and releasing their catch.
“Shark fishing is unlike any other type of fishing trip on the water, and it rewards those who are prepared and well-guided,” said Mark Kelley, Captain and Owner of Kelley Girl Charters. “The private charters allow the crew to focus entirely on one group, which means more fishing instruction, more attention, and a better overall day for everyone aboard.”
The private fishing charters support catch-and-release as well as the option to keep sharks where legal, with cleaning available for anglers who wish to prepare their catch for consumption. Fishing trips typically begin in the early morning hours, and the company provides guidance on seasonal timing, what to bring, and arrangements for group bookings.
Kelley Girl Charters operates a fleet equipped with onboard bathrooms and air conditioning, and the vessels exceed United States Coast Guard regulations. The larger-capacity boats allow the company to serve groups seeking a shared day on the Gulf without sacrificing the one-on-one guidance that smaller fishing trips provide.
“Many of the shark fishing groups that come aboard the boat include people who have never fished for sharks before,” Kelley said. “The training the charter fishing captains offer turns a long day into a memorable shark fishing adventure, and it gives first-time anglers the confidence to fish with the more experienced members of their party.”
In addition to shark fishing, the company offers a range of other charters, including deep sea fishing, bottom fishing for snapper and grouper, and trolling for mackerel, bonito, mahi-mahi, and sailfish. Fishing trip lengths range from four to twelve hours, allowing visitors to select a fishing experience suited to their schedule and goals.
Kelley Girl Charters is a family-owned fishing charter company serving the Panama City Beach, Florida area. Kelley Girl Charters provides guided deep sea, offshore, and inshore fishing experiences for novice and experienced anglers alike, along with specialized fishing trips for larger groups. Its experienced crew focuses on safe, well-guided charter trips across the Gulf of Mexico throughout the Florida fishing seasons.
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For more information about Kelley Girl Charters, contact the company here:
Kelley Girl Charters
Mark Kelley
(850) 866-5694
ladykelleycharters@yahoo.com
5550 North Lagoon Drive, Slip 00E
Panama City, Florida 32408
