Their location is just one of the advantages they have over the other lodges, as being 12 miles offshore, means shorter runs to the fishing grounds. They cater to fishermen who are looking for a world-class fishing destination in a remote location, with upscale accommodations, excellent food, highly maintained fishing boats, professional Crews, and top of the line fishing equipment.

At Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge, everything is included in their All-Inclusive VIP Package. Gourmet appetizers and “over the top” meals are prepared by their Chef. Soft drinks, bottled water, beer, and cocktails, are all included! Their bar is stocked with local Abuelo Rum, Absolut Vodka, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Johnny Walker Black Scotch, 1800 Tequila, Tanqueray Gin, a wide selection of South American white and red wines, and cold Panama Beer. If you or someone in your group have a specific food or alcohol preference, just let us know and we will make sure that we pass that along so they can accommodate you.

Bring your laptop or iPad, as the lodge has WiFi Internet access in all of their guesthouses and lodge grounds. Daily laundry service is included!

Fishing in Panama

There is a wide variety of Inshore and Offshore species in the Gulf of Chiriqui to choose from. More than 20 different game fish can be caught on any given day. Yellowfin Tuna, Black and Blue Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Wahoo, Cubera Snapper, Dorado, Amberjack, and Roosterfish, are primarily the species you’ll be targeting. The boats are outfitted with top-of-the-line tackle and equipment provided by sponsors Mustad, Accurate Reels, Yo-Zuri, and Blackfin Rods.

If you’d like to target Marlin/Yellowfin Tuna, you’ll fish the areas around either Isla Ladrones, Isla Montuosa, or Hannibal Bank, depending on where the best activity is. Most likely it’ll be around Isla Montuosa, or Hannibal Bank. Both areas are basically underwater mesas where bait fish like to congregate. The fish will be where the food-source is, so that’s where you’ll concentrate your efforts. The Captains mainly like to fish live bait for Marlin, Tuna, and other offshore species.

Blue Runners and Bonito will be caught offshore, bridled with large circle hooks and slow trolled or drifted, in fishy areas. If live bait is not getting it done, you’ll also troll lures and rigged Ballyhoo. They will also chunk dead Sardines to target big Tuna, as well as throw Poppers and Jigs. Whatever it takes!

When you turn your attention to Inshore, fishing for species like Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper, you’ll still use live bait, but there is also a good opportunity to cast Poppers and Swim Baits around the island groups many rocky shorelines.

All of the boats are equipped with Accurate ATD-80 reels with 100 lb. 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 AFTCO “SeaMount” Stand-Up Harnesses for Marlin and Tuna.

They 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. All matched with USA made Blackfin and Japanese made Temple Reef rods. They’ve got you covered if you’re into casting, popping, or jigging, with lighter tackle.

Around Isla Parida, there are some great opportunities for Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Amberjack and many other species. You’re also only a short run away from Isla Coiba, Isla Secas, Isla Ladrones and Isla Montuosa, which also have great Inshore Fisheries. Over a week’s time, you’ll have opportunities to check out many different areas if you’re looking for variety.