Fishing Charter near Panama City
Coming from Panama City? Majo Fishing Lodge runs private fishing charters aboard the Hatteras 40 “Makaira” and the Stamas 39 “Majo V”. Our trips do not depart from Panama City: every charter departs exclusively from Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos, on Panama’s Pacific Riviera, at Km 92 of the Pan-American Highway, about an hour and a half west of the city by road. When you book, you can add round-trip ground transportation from Panama City to Vista Mar Marina.
How It Works
- Choose your trip below and book online.
- In the booking form, add round-trip transportation from Panama City.
- We pick you up in Panama City and drive you to Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos.
- You board at Vista Mar Marina and fish with our captain and crew.
- After the trip, we drive you back to Panama City.
Departure point for every trip: Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos, Panama.
Choose Your Trip
Pro Fishing · Full Day
Hatteras 40 or Stamas 39 · up to 5 anglers
Offshore fishing for sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna and dorado with an IGFA-certified captain.
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Half-Day Fishing · 6 Hours
Hatteras 40 or Stamas 39 · up to 8 guests
More time and range for game fish in coastal and near-offshore waters.
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Family Fishing · 4 Hours
Stamas 39 · families and beginners
Easy fishing close to the coast, with dolphins and, in season, whales.
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Hacienda del Mar · Multi-Day
Hatteras 40 or Stamas 39 · 2–4 days
Multi-day fishing with island lodging at Hacienda del Mar, Isla San José, departing from Vista Mar Marina.
See Hacienda del MarWhy We Fish from Vista Mar Marina
Vista Mar Marina sits in the middle of the Pacific Riviera, with direct access to the coast, the islands and the offshore waters of the Gulf of Panama. Starting here means more time fishing and less time running the boat. Many guests also combine their fishing day with a stay at the beaches of Coronado, San Carlos or Playa Blanca. Read more in our guide to Vista Mar Marina and Pacific Riviera fishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you depart from Panama City?
No. All Majo Fishing Lodge charters depart exclusively from Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos. From Panama City you can drive yourself or add our round-trip ground transportation when you book.
How long is the drive from Panama City?
About an hour and a half by road, depending on traffic. Vista Mar Marina is at Km 92 of the Pan-American Highway, in San Carlos.
What can we catch?
Sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna and dorado offshore, and roosterfish, cubera snapper and jacks near the coast and islands. Sailfish season on one-day trips runs from May to December, best from May to August. See our Panama fishing season calendar.
Book Your Trip
Book online on each trip page and add transportation from Panama City, or write to us on WhatsApp +507 6306-0690. All trips depart exclusively from Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos, Panama.