Paradise is found in Panama
Just imagine if you can, a place where the accommodation, hospitality, fishing guides and boats are fully equipped with the latest high quality fishing tackle. A 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. Well imagine no more and just read on, we have developed a real fishing paradise in Panama and what do we call this place? Paradise Lodge as no other name would suffice.
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. Book a week with us and look forward to a week in Paradise. When you're not out on the boat your can rest in your private bungalow, have a few cocktails by the pool and await a gourmet meal prepared in our restaurant with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean all included in the price.
You will be in good company while you fish with our World Class Captain’s with over 25 years experience. Whatever type of fishing you prefer, fly fishing, inshore/offshore or bottom fishing, they will always put you on the fish. Big fish and lots of them! The calm waters and short boat rides to the prime fishing grounds add up to an unforgettable fishing experience.
Fishing can be broken down in to 4 types.
Inshore Fishing Panama’s Coiba Island National Marine Park is home to some of the world’s most explosive inshore fishing action. Aggressive predators such as Cubera Snapper and Roosterfish readily attack top water poppers cast along the many sandy beaches and rocky coastlines. Fishing live baits in combination with this top water technique is also deadly in attracting arm-wrenching strikes. The avid top water angler should arrive with no fewer than 15 surface poppers, as we have found some of these strong pulling, inshore goliath game fish to be unstoppable, with break-offs commonplace. Recommended is the Yo-Zuri Surface Bull GT, a proven fish magnet that is built to take the punishment. For the inshore light tackle angler, Snook, Pompano, and a variety of spirited Jacks and Snappers are among the many other willing species available.
Bottom Fishing The knowledge of our local captains, combined with the very latest in GPS chart plotter technology, guides our bottom fishermen to countless uncharted rocks and reefs. Here, many of our West Coast anglers prefer deep jigging, while our East Coast fishermen often choose to drop down with either live or dead baits. Both methods produce rod-bending, knee-buckling strikes from the likes of big Snappers, Grouper and Amberjack.
Fly Fishing For the avid fly fisherman, offshore bait-and-switch for Sailfish, along with sight casting to Dorado, provides phenomenal seasonal fly fishing. Typically, the Dorado action is at its peak in December, with Sailfish peaking in January. Added year-round excitement can be found fly-casting the often flat-calm waters on the backside of Coiba Island for big Snappers, Jacks and Snook. It’s heart pounding action as you’re blind casting or sight casting to bait schools and surface feeding game fish, not always knowing what species will be next to engulf your fly.
So why not treat yourself to a week of Paradise.
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.
TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (WT), 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)
PANAMA CANAL
The so-called "Eighth Wonder of the World" is indisputably Panama's most fascinating and popular attraction. The 80-kilometre canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, allowing ships to sail through the Continental Divide.
WALKING / SIGHT SEEING
A great opportunity to view the beautiful landscape as well as a great opportunity for stunning photography.
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.
