Cracking colourful Cubera Snapper, caught popper fishing Paradise Lodge Panama
Smiles all-round as our guest gets his first Roosterfish on a popper, Panama
Lady angler is elated with her personal best Roosterfish from Paradise Lodge Panama
Peter Ciara holds on tight with his big Yellowfin Tuna Paradise Lodge Panama
Just look at Peters face, it tells the story of his Yellowfin Tuna, Panama
Peter looking equally happy with his Roosterfish guided by Dave Plummer
From time to time Dave your guide even gets to fish, Paradise Lodge Panama
Dennis on our group trip with Dave Plummer and a huge Amberjack, Panama
Dave Plummer your host and guide in Panama
Casting surface poppers back to the rocky shores Paradise Lodge Panama
Stunning deep red Cubera Snapper from Paradise Lodge Panama
Dave Plummer with a long Roosterfish Paradise Lodge Panama
Dave Plummer and Colin Belton take turns play big Black Marlin, Panama
Look at the size of this 750lb Black Marlin from Paradise Lodge Panama
Female guest looks happy with her Paradise Lodge Cubera Snapper in Panama
Paradise Lodge an oasis at the edge of the rain forest in Panama
Just one of the great accommodation available at Paradise Lodge Panama
Two separate villas at Paradise Lodge in Panama
Typical bedroom layout at Paradise Lodge Panama
The stunning view from Paradise Lodge across to the remote islands
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Escorted Big Game Fishing Panama
fishing overview
Angling Direct Holidays and Shimano bring you this NEW EXCLUSIVE destination, which is fully guided by our very own Dave Plummer. For all of you who have enjoyed in the past or ever wondered what it would be like to join a non-stop escorted trip, well now is your chance. Dave will be at our resort for several weeks each season, whereby each week a new group of anglers will get the chance to fish these red hot waters fully guided and supported by Dave himself. We have jointly worked very hard to exclusively bring you this new destination where you can catch seemingly unlimited numbers and species of world class saltwater game fish, all in an exotic landscape of pristine ocean waters and lush tropical islands. This new operation is so remote that it has been subjected to very little fishing pressure. Imagine if you can, a fishing destination where you cast your lure or fly around the archipelagos of Coiba, Montuosa, Jicarón and the numerous smaller islands that all surround Panama’s world famous Hannibal Bank.
Fishing can be divided into three main categories, offshore, inshore and fly fishing. All provide the most heart stopping action you will have ever encountered or ever imagined. Monster Black and Blue Marlin with huge schools of Wahoo and giant Yellow fin Tuna, Pacific Sailfish and Dorado are all found around our waters. The average weight of the Marlin is around 300 to 700 pounds, with some just topping the magical 1000lb weight; these fish are caught with a mixture of trolling lures and live bait. Giant Yellow fin Tuna average 200 to 300-pounds and provide fantastic sport on either trolling lures or surface poppers. Pacific Sailfish exceeding 100 pounds and big Dorado can also be taken on light conventional tackle and fly rods. For fast action, try trolling for Wahoo where multiple hook-ups are common as these speedsters attack your lures.
The inshore fishing action is nothing short of pure aggression, with predators such as Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish and huge Amberjacks just to mention a few that will all attack surface lures and flies that are cast amongst the many sandy beaches and rocky coastlines. Be warned though, these game fish can be deadly with arm-wrenching strikes and unstoppable runs, reaching back down into the depths and rocks resulting in many cut offs. For a change and a rest, why not have some great fun tackling the light tackle inshore fishing, with fish like Snook, Pompano, Jacks and Snappers along with many other willing species just waiting to strike your lure.
Year round excitement can also be found casting your fly on the often flat-calm waters around the Islands for big Snappers, Jacks and Snook. This is heart pounding action as you’re blind casting or sight casting to bait schools and surface feeding game fish, often not knowing what species will be next to attack your fly. For the more adventurous there is always the offshore bait-and-switch for Sailfish, along with sight casting to busting large Yellow fin Tuna, both of which will not only push you but also all your fly tackle to the ultimate limit.
Fishing can be divided into three main categories, offshore, inshore and fly fishing. All provide the most heart stopping action you will have ever encountered or ever imagined. Monster Black and Blue Marlin with huge schools of Wahoo and giant Yellow fin Tuna, Pacific Sailfish and Dorado are all found around our waters. The average weight of the Marlin is around 300 to 700 pounds, with some just topping the magical 1000lb weight; these fish are caught with a mixture of trolling lures and live bait. Giant Yellow fin Tuna average 200 to 300-pounds and provide fantastic sport on either trolling lures or surface poppers. Pacific Sailfish exceeding 100 pounds and big Dorado can also be taken on light conventional tackle and fly rods. For fast action, try trolling for Wahoo where multiple hook-ups are common as these speedsters attack your lures.
The inshore fishing action is nothing short of pure aggression, with predators such as Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish and huge Amberjacks just to mention a few that will all attack surface lures and flies that are cast amongst the many sandy beaches and rocky coastlines. Be warned though, these game fish can be deadly with arm-wrenching strikes and unstoppable runs, reaching back down into the depths and rocks resulting in many cut offs. For a change and a rest, why not have some great fun tackling the light tackle inshore fishing, with fish like Snook, Pompano, Jacks and Snappers along with many other willing species just waiting to strike your lure.
Year round excitement can also be found casting your fly on the often flat-calm waters around the Islands for big Snappers, Jacks and Snook. This is heart pounding action as you’re blind casting or sight casting to bait schools and surface feeding game fish, often not knowing what species will be next to attack your fly. For the more adventurous there is always the offshore bait-and-switch for Sailfish, along with sight casting to busting large Yellow fin Tuna, both of which will not only push you but also all your fly tackle to the ultimate limit.
fishing information
FISHING METHODS
Big Game Fishing, Trolling, Surface Poppers, Jigging, Live Baiting and Saltwater Fly Fishing
SPECIES TO CATCH
| Blue Marlin Season: All Year Peak: All Year Weight: 200lb to 1000lb Average Weight: 250lb |
Sailfish Season: All year Peak: Jan to Feb Weight: 70lb to 140lb Average Weight: 75lb |
Dorado Season: All year Peak: Jan Weight: 5lb to 70lb Average Weight: 15lb |
Yellowfin Tuna Season: All year Peak: Jan to May Weight: 10lb to 300lb Average Weight: 35lb |
Amberjack Season: All year Peak: All year Weight: 10lb to 70lb Average Weight: 25lb |
Black Marlin Season: All year Peak: Jan to May Weight: 200lb to 1000lb Average Weight: 400lb |
Snapper Season: All year Peak: All year Weight: 5lb to 20lb Average Weight: 10lb |
Grouper Season: All year Peak: All year Weight: 10lb to 80lb Average Weight: 15lb |
Roosterfish Season: All year Peak: All year Weight: 5lb to 80lb Average Weight: 30lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather conditions.
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TOUR INCLUDES
Transfers, accommodation, all meals, fishing licence, guided fishing and tackle.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, transfers from Panama airport to hotel and local tips (recommendation $50 - $100 USD per day).
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways.
VISA
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. No visa for UK citizens required.
Note: Because your flight will involve traveling into the USA, you will be required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is a US $20 USD departure tax payable upon leaving Panama.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Miami (approx 9 hrs)
Miami - Panama City (approx 3 hrs)
Panama City - David (approx 1 hr)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 2 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. British Airways permits each passenger to check in one piece of sporting luggage i.e. a rod holdall, but must not exceed 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Panama airport - Panama Hotel (approx 20 mins)
David airport - Paradise Lodge (approx 2-3 hrs)
Transfers, accommodation, all meals, fishing licence, guided fishing and tackle.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, transfers from Panama airport to hotel and local tips (recommendation $50 - $100 USD per day).
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways.
VISA
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. No visa for UK citizens required.
Note: Because your flight will involve traveling into the USA, you will be required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is a US $20 USD departure tax payable upon leaving Panama.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Miami (approx 9 hrs)
Miami - Panama City (approx 3 hrs)
Panama City - David (approx 1 hr)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 2 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. British Airways permits each passenger to check in one piece of sporting luggage i.e. a rod holdall, but must not exceed 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Panama airport - Panama Hotel (approx 20 mins)
David airport - Paradise Lodge (approx 2-3 hrs)
non-angling activities
SUMMIT BOTANICAL GARDENS AND ZOO
This small zoo can be found in Soberania National Park, just 20 minutes from downtown Panama City. Among its popular residents are jaguars, scarlet macaws, tapirs and monkeys - all housed in their natural habitats.
WALKING / SIGHT SEEING
A great opportunity to view the beautiful landscape as well as a great opportunity for stunning photography.
This small zoo can be found in Soberania National Park, just 20 minutes from downtown Panama City. Among its popular residents are jaguars, scarlet macaws, tapirs and monkeys - all housed in their natural habitats.
WALKING / SIGHT SEEING
A great opportunity to view the beautiful landscape as well as a great opportunity for stunning photography.
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