Irresistible Panama Fishing Vacation Packages

So, you want to book a Panama Fishing Vacation. But what is the Panama fishing like? How about the boats, gear and the guides? Where will I sleep? Will anybody pick me up at the airport? When travelling to Central America it’s always important to prepare the trip and study all the Panama Fishing Vacation Packages one by one. We talked to Capt. Shane Jarvis from the Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge. In this article you can discover his Panama Fishing Vacation Packages in detail.

“We offer great all-inclusive VIP Vacation Packages at our fishing lodge for as many days of fishing as you’d like. We can customize the itinerary that works best for you. Just let me know how many days you want to fish, if you want to take a rest day in between fishing days to hang out on the island… Please check out all the info, pricing, and sample package & itinerary I put together for you below and let me know if you have any additional questions?” Capt. Shane

Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge is a private family owned and operated island lodge on Isla Paridas, 12 miles off the Pacific coast of Panama in the heart of the Gulf of Chiriquí, Panama and very close to Hannibal Bank, Isla Montuosa and Coiba. We are and surrounded by the jungle in the middle of a Panamanian National Park.

Although remote….we have all the modern amenities such as Air Conditioning, Hot Water, and high speed Internet service here at our comfortable island lodge. We are much closer to the fishing grounds being 12 miles offshore means shorter runs to Hannibal Bank and other prime spots. We cater to fishermen who are looking for remote upscale accommodations, excellent food, great fishing boats and only the best fishing equipment.

While here at the lodge on Isla Paridas everything is All-Inclusive. Gourmet appetizers and “over the top” meals prepared by our chef Eddie, soft drinks, bottled water, beer, and cocktails are all included! At our bar we stock local Abuelo brand rum, Absolut vodka, Jack Daniel’s whiskey, Johnny Walker Black scotch, 1800 tequila, Tanqueray gin, a wide selection of South American white & red wines, and cold Panama beer. If you or someone in your group have a specific food or alcohol preference just let me know and I will make sure that we accommodate you.
Bring your laptop or pad….as we have free WiFi Internet access in all of our guest houses and lodge grounds as well. Also daily laundry service is included!

Prices for 6 nights All-inclusive lodging & 5 days fishing

To keep things simple, we’ve prepared two Panama Fishing Vacation Packages: the VIP Package and the PREMIUM Package. Basically, both vacation packages include 6 nights All-inclusive lodging and 5 days fishing. The VIP Package includes also 2 nights in Panama City, transfers in Panama City and VIP Service at the Tocumen Airport.

The VIP Panama Fishing Vacation Package

VIP Vacation Package includes:

-2 nights in Panama City at the Hilton Panama (double occupancy – includes awesome breakfast)
-6 nights All-inclusive lodging in your own private guest house
-5 full days of fishing on one of our 33′ World Cats
-Round Trip Air Panama flights David/Panama City
-All Minibus Transfers while in Panama City to/from Airports & Hotel
-VIP Service at Tocumen Airport by our English speaking representatives
-‘On call’ Travel Agent in Panama City to help with your needs

4 Person per boat VIP price $5980 per person

Option: Fish on the arrival day to lodge for an additional $1500/per boat
Note: All of our prices include 7% sales tax and all applicable fees…no surprises!
Not Included: International airfare to Panama City, gratuities to lodge staff and boat crews, drivers, and personal items
Sample VIP itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival at Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport. VIP greeting at the gate by our English speaking representatives. You’ll receive priority status at Immigration and Customs and will be assisted by our escort to the VIP lounge where you can enjoy a drink while your luggage is being collected and sent through Customs. Then, transfer in an air conditioned minibus to the Hilton Panama to check in to your rooms. Enjoy the nightlife!
Day 2 – Transfer from the Hilton and to the Allbrook Airport for your Air Panama flight to David. Arrive in David 40 minutes later. We’ll greet you when you arrive at the David Airport and head to the marina (about a 10 minute ride) where the “TOP Cat” will be waiting. We’ll take a one hour ride through the mangroves, down the estuary, and out to the lodge offshore on Isla Paridas. You’ll then have the rest of the day to get settled in to the private guest house. You can check out the island and the lodge where you can have a cold drink and relax. Are you ready for the next five days of fishing?
Day 3 – Fish
Day 4 – Fish
Day 5 – Fish
Day 6 – Fish
Day 7 – Fish
Day 8 – After breakfast, return to the mainland in the morning for transfer back to the David Airport for your return Air Panama flight to Panama City. When you arrive at Albrook airport you’ll get picked up by minibus and transfer back to the Hilton Panama to check in to your rooms. Enjoy the nightlife!
Day 9 – Pick up at the Hilton Panama for transfer to Tocumen Airport for your flight back home.
Note: If you want to get in another day of fishing and/or just get here to the island in one day… thus avoiding the first night in Panama City. You guys would need to arrive before 8:00 AM into Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport (PTY). And on the way home if you’d like to avoid the last night in Panama City….your flight  back to the US needs to be late in the afternoon or evening.
Or if you want to take care of your own hotels, in-country flights, and transfers to/from and in Panama City we offer the Premium package…

PREMIUM Panama Fishing Vacation Package

Premium Fishing Package includes:
-6 nights All-inclusive lodging in your own private guest house
-5 full days of fishing one of our 33′ World Cats
-Pick up/Drop off at David Airport

4 Person per boat Premium Package price $5350 per person

Option: Fish on the arrival day to lodge for an additional $1500/per boat

Note: All of our prices include 7% sales tax and all applicable fees…no surprises!
Not Included: International airfare to Panama City, domestic flight to David, gratuities to lodge staff and boat crews, drivers, and personal items

The Lodge

Set the remote jungle island Isla Paridas 12 miles off the Panamanian coast, our lodge has a stunning views over a huge white sand beach and rocky coastline. We offer one 2-bedroom guest house and two 3-bedroom guest houses for up to 18 guests in total. All have spacious living areas, private bathrooms, ocean view decks, and are equipped with: A/C, hot water, WiFi Internet access, fully stocked mini bar & drink refrigerator, YETI cooler packed with beer, soda & water, and large flat screen TVs.
Activities on the island: we have two beautiful large white sand beaches all within walking distance of the lodge. Both beaches can be accessed by seaside paths through the jungle that lead to our two beach bars. The bars are attended by our staff and both have very nice ocean kayaks available to use. The kayaks are great for exploring around the island here and taking trips to the many tiny islands within the park. In front of the lodge you can go snorkelling (there’s lobster and lot’s of sea life). Hike around the island, discover the beaches and explore nature.
Take a short video tour of our island lodge

 

The Fishing

The Gulf of Chiriqui offers a tremendous variety of species and fishing possibilities, both inshore and offshore. More than 20 different game fish can be caught on any given day. We specialize in Yellowfin Tuna, Black and Blue Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo, Cubera Snapper, Dorado, Amberjack, and Roosterfish. We use only the best ‘top-of-the-line’ modern tackle and equipment provided by our sponsors at Mustad, Accurate Reels, Yo-Zuri, and Blackfin Rods.

Offshore Fishing

Offshore fishing in Panama

Offshore fishing in Panama: HUGE Yellowfin Tuna

For marlin fishing and yellowfin tuna we use to fish in the areas around either Isla Ladrones, Isla Montuosa or Hannibal Bank. These fishing areas are interesting underwater plateaus where bait fish like to congregate. Normally, we fish for Marlin, Tuna and other pelagic fish with live bait. We like to drift or to troll Blue Runners or Bonito on a circle hook rig. Sometimes, the fish prefer plastic lures or rigged Ballyhoo. Also, quite often we will chunk dead sardines to target big Tunas as well as throw Poppers and Jigs…whatever it takes!

Insane tuna frenzies in Panama

Insane tuna frenzies near Hannibal Bank in Panama

Inshore Fishing

Roosterfish Sport fishing in Panama

There’s nothing better than inshore fishing for Roosterfish in Panama

When we turn our attention to the inshore fishing, for species like Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper, we still like to use live bait but there is also a good opportunity to cast poppers and swim baits around the many island group’s rocky shorelines and submerged rocks.

Cubera Snapper Sport fishing in Panama

This Cubera Snapper couldn’t resist the popper

We use Accurate ATD-80 reels spooled with 100# test Momoi monofilament, Accurate ATD-50W reels with 80# Momoi monofilament, and Accurate ATD-12 reels spooled with Yo-Zuri 65# Super Braid line all paired with Blackfin stand up rods and SeaMount/AFTCO stand-up harnesses for Marlin and Tunas. We also have an array of brand new Accurate Dauntless and Valiant conventional reels as well as Shimano Stella, Twin Power, and Saragosa spinning outfits spooled with 65# Yo-Zuri Super Braid braided line …

The Boats

Both Panama Fishing Vacation Packages include 5 days fishing on one of these 4 top range centre console boats. Here are some details and pictures of our boats T.O.P. Cat, Sea Toy, Scandalous and Cow Boy.

33ft T.O.P. Cat

33ft TOP Cat Sport Fishing boat

33ft TOP Cat Sport Fishing boat with twin 300 Suzuki.

T.O.P. Cat is a 33′ World Cat center console catamaran with twin 300 hp 4 stroke Suzukis. The boat features a SIMRAD system with Radar, GPS, Sonar, outriggers, twin live-wells, Tuna tubes. The T.O.P. Cat is fully rigged to fish. A very large stable platform with an 10′ 6″ foot beam for groups of up to 5 people with Captain & Mate.

33 ft Sea TOY

Sea Toy Panama Fishing

The Sea Toy is a great boat for your Panama Fishing Trips

Sea TOY is a 33′ World Cat with twin 300 hp 4 stroke Suzukis. The center console catamaran features a SIMRAD system with radar, GPS and sonar. There’s outriggers, twin live-wells, Tuna tubes. Sea TOY is fully rigged to fish. A very large stable platform with an 10′ 6″ foot beam for groups of up to 5 people with Captain & Mate.

32 ft Cow Boy

Cow Boy centre console sport fishing boat Panama

Cow Boy centre console sport fishing boat Panama

Cow Boy is a 32′ World Cat center console catamaran with twin 300 hp 4 stroke Suzukis, SIMRAD system w/Radar/GPS/Sonar, outriggers, a live-well, Tuna tubes, fully rigged to fish. A very large stable platform with an 10′ 6″ foot beam for groups of up to 5 people with Captain & Mate.

25 ft Scandalous

Scandalous is a 25′ SeaCraft with twin 140 hp 4 stroke Suzukis. This center console has a GPS & Sonar unit, Tuna tubes, large live-well and is fully rigged to fish. Great heavy mono-hull  for parties up to 3 with Captain & Mate.
On board of all you’ll find bean bags, YETI coolers and all safety equipment including life jackets, first aid kits, flares, and ship-to-shore VHF radios.

Booking

To book one of our Panama Fishing Vacation Packages, we require a 50% deposit to reserve your dates. The balance is due 60 days before your arrival. We only accept payment by wire transfer to our Panama Bank account (a $50 bank transfer fee will be added to each wire sent). I’ll forward the payment options via email upon request.
For more information & bookings you can contact us HERE.
We highly recommend and offer trip insurance through our partners at Global Rescue.
Let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or if you’d like to discuss by phone sometime?
Thank you!