Majo Fishing Lodge · Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos
Fishing Charters near Coronado, Panama
Staying in Coronado, Gorgona, Nueva Gorgona or Punta Chame? Majo Fishing Lodge runs private fishing charters a short drive west of Coronado, from Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos (Km 92 of the Pan-American Highway). Choose a 4-hour family trip, 6-hour Fun Fishing or a full-day Pro Fishing charter for sailfish, marlin, tuna and dorado; the boat, captain and crew are only for your group.
- Short drive from Coronado
- Private boat, price per boat
- IGFA-certified captain
Fishing trips near Coronado
Family Fun Fishing
Easy fishing close to the coast for kids, grandparents and first-timers, with dolphins and, in August–September, whales. Usually around 8:00 AM.
- Stamas 39 “Majo V”US$900
Fun Fishing 6 hours
More time and range: dorado, sailfish, Spanish mackerel, snappers, maybe roosterfish and more. Usually around 8:00 AM.
- Hatteras 40 “Makaira”US$2,100
- Stamas 39 “Majo V”US$1,600
Pro Fishing
Our offshore day for marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna and dorado. Departure usually around 6:30 AM.
- Hatteras 40 “Makaira”US$2,850
- Stamas 39 “Majo V”US$2,400
Prices are per boat, not per person, and exclude taxes (ITBMS). A 30% online deposit confirms your date; every trip is paid in full before departure. Drinks and snacks: US$20 per person.
Serious about billfish? Our multi-day trips, Hacienda del Mar (2 to 4 days) and the Pro Fishing Expedition (by quote), also leave from Vista Mar Marina. Compare the short trips in Fun Fishing in Panama.
Why fish from San Carlos if you stay in Coronado
- Close by: Vista Mar Marina is a short drive west of Coronado along the Pan-American Highway. No need to go back to Panama City to get on a boat.
- Private: the boat, the captain and the crew are only for your group.
- Real fishing water: from San Carlos we reach the coast, the islands and the offshore waters of the Gulf of Panama.
- Everything included: fishing license, rods and tackle, ice and water, air-conditioned cabin, bathroom, and cleaning and filleting of the fish you keep.
What you can catch near Coronado
One-day trips from San Carlos fish the Gulf of Panama. From our Panama fishing season calendar:
| Species | Best months on one-day trips |
|---|---|
| Pacific sailfish | Season May–December, best May–August |
| Marlin (blue and black) | Best July–August and October–November |
| Yellowfin tuna | Best June and August–October |
| Dorado (mahi-mahi) | Best June–October |
| Roosterfish | Good in April and September |
| Spanish mackerel | Best May–July and September; possible all year |
Conditions change every year and nobody can promise a fish. Species guides: marlin, yellowfin tuna, roosterfish, dorado.
Getting to the boat from Coronado
Drive west from Coronado on the Pan-American Highway to Km 92 in San Carlos; the trip is short. After booking, we send you the meeting time and point by WhatsApp. Prefer not to drive? We offer round-trip ground transportation from Coronado or Gorgona for US$100.
Staying farther west in Río Hato, Playa Blanca or Buenaventura? See fishing charters near Río Hato. Directions and lodging at the marina: Vista Mar Marina.
Not into fishing? Boat tours near Coronado
The same boats run private tours from Vista Mar Marina: a 2-hour sunset trip (Stamas 39, 4:00–6:00 PM), a 3-hour booze cruise for birthdays and friends, and a 6-hour Isla Farallón day with swimming, snorkeling and light fishing. See boat tours near Coronado and Playa Blanca or where to celebrate a birthday near Coronado.
Our boats: Hatteras 40 “Makaira” and Stamas 39 “Majo V”
Hatteras 40 “Makaira”
Our flagship: a classic 40-foot Hatteras sport fisherman, fully remodeled, restored and updated in 2026, with flybridge, fighting chair, livewell and an air-conditioned salon.
Stamas 39 “Majo V”
Fast, stable and comfortable, with tuna tower, twin Yanmar diesels, Garmin electronics, air conditioning and a full head with shower.
Both are private for your group. Compare our fleet.
Your captain: Jorge Petti
A civil engineer by training and the founder of Majo Fishing Lodge, Captain Jorge Petti is an IGFA-certified captain and fishing guide in Panama, listed in the IGFA Captains and Guides directory. He has fished the Gulf of Panama for more than 22 years, has placed more than 50 satellite tags on marlin and sailfish for Smithsonian research and hosts the Navegante TV program. Majo Fishing Lodge is an IGFA Corporate Member.
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Fishing near Coronado: FAQ
Do you depart from Coronado?
No. Every Majo Fishing Lodge charter departs from Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos, Km 92 of the Pan-American Highway, a short drive west of Coronado.
Can you pick us up in Coronado?
Yes. Round-trip ground transportation from Coronado, Gorgona, Buenaventura or Río Hato is US$100, and from Panama City US$300.
Which trip is best for a family staying in Coronado?
The 4-hour Family Fun Fishing trip on the Stamas 39 (US$900 per boat, up to 8 guests). For more action, the 6-hour Fun Fishing trip costs US$2,100 on the Hatteras 40 or US$1,600 on the Stamas 39.
What can we catch near Coronado?
Sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna and dorado offshore, and roosterfish, snappers, jacks and Spanish mackerel closer to the coast and the islands, depending on the season and the trip.
Can we go fishing in San Carlos?
Yes. Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos is our only departure point for every fishing charter and boat tour.
Book your fishing charter near Coronado
Pick your trip and date online, or tell us where you are staying and how many you are on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp +507 6306-0690
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