Panama Fishing Charters
Private deep sea fishing for marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado from Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos: a short drive from Coronado and Río Hato, about an hour and a half from Panama City.
Choose Your Fishing Charter
One-Day Fishing ChartersPro Fishing 10 h · Fun Fishing 6 h · Fun Fishing 4 hSee one-day packages →
Multi-Day Fishing ChartersHacienda del Mar · Pro Fishing ExpeditionSee multi-day packages →Billfish and pelagic specialists. Private charters from Vista Mar Marina, led by an IGFA-certified captain and fishing guide in Panama.
One-Day Fishing Charters
Pro Fishing · 10 h
Hatteras 40 US$2,850 · Stamas 39 US$2,400 · up to 5 anglers
World-class marlin, sailfish and pelagic fishing for serious anglers.
Book Hatteras 40 · Book Stamas 39
Fun Fishing · 6 h
Hatteras 40 US$2,100 · Stamas 39 US$1,600 · up to 8
A relaxed, fun trip for friends and visitors who want to catch a good fish.
Book Hatteras 40 · Book Stamas 39
Fun Fishing · 4 h
Stamas 39 US$900 · up to 8
Perfect for the whole family
A short, comfortable outing for grandparents, parents and young children, with safety-minded crew guidance.
Book Family Fun FishingNot into fishing? Spend the day at the beach or catch the sunset on one of our island tours.
Multi-Day Fishing Charters
Hacienda del Mar
2–4 days · Hatteras 40 US$3,300/day · Stamas 39 US$2,700/day · up to 4 anglers
Serious offshore fishing with an island lodge base on San José Island.
Explore Hacienda del Mar
Pro Fishing Expedition
Multi-day · normally 4 fishing days · up to 4 anglers
Hatteras 40 or Stamas 39. We follow the bite. Lodging, meals and logistics arranged around the destination. Price on request.
Plan Your ExpeditionTrophy Species
- Marlin: blue, black & striped
- Sailfish
- Yellowfin tuna
- Giant dorado
- Cubera snapper
- Amberjack
- Wahoo
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- Choose your trip.
- Pick your date and boat: Hatteras 40 “Makaira” or Stamas 39 (see our fleet).
- Secure it with a 30% deposit online by credit card; the balance is paid by card or cash. Prices are per boat and do not include taxes (ITBMS).
- Meet us at Vista Mar Marina.
Every charter includes: fishing license, rods and tackle, fighting chair, ice and water, A/C cabin, bathroom, cleaning and filleting — your catch is yours.
Extras: drinks & snacks US$20 pp; transport and Vista Mar lodging on request.
Sport Fishing from Vista Mar Marina, Panama
Our Panama fishing charters depart from Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos on the Pacific coast, a convenient departure point for guests staying in Buenaventura, Río Hato, Coronado and the surrounding beach communities. From here, our professional crew fishes productive offshore and inshore waters for some of Panama’s most sought-after game fish.
Offshore trips target Blue and Black Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi and Wahoo. For the best black marlin odds, we recommend a 3 to 5 day Pro Fishing Expedition or Hacienda del Mar package, south of the Pearl Islands toward Piñas Bay. Depending on the season, conditions and fishing plan, we explore productive Pacific waters and offshore structure where pelagic species feed. Anglers looking for powerful inshore action can target Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper and other coastal species.
When to Fish in Panama
Panama offers fishing opportunities throughout the year, while individual species and conditions vary by season. Our crew plans each charter around current fishing conditions, target species and the experience you want. Choose a full-day professional fishing charter or combine multiple fishing days for a more complete Pacific Panama experience.
Whether your goal is your first sailfish, a trophy marlin, a hard-fighting yellowfin tuna or an inshore roosterfish, Majo Fishing Lodge provides private fishing charters with professional tackle, an experienced crew and departures from Vista Mar Marina.
Plan your Panama fishing charter: check the fishing calendar, then choose your boat.
What’s Included in Your Trip
- VIP crew: certified captain & mate
- Top-of-the-line fishing tackle
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Toilet, air conditioning & fighting chair
- Ice and water included. Drinks and snacks available for US$20 per person.
Panama Fishing Seasons by Species
Panama’s Pacific coast fishes all year, but each species has its peak months. One-day charters fish the Gulf of Panama from Vista Mar Marina; multi-day trips reach farther grounds south of the Pearl Islands toward Piñas Bay. Use this as a planning guide; conditions change from year to year.
| Species | Best months · one-day charters | Best months · multi-day trips |
|---|---|---|
| Marlin (blue & black) | July–August and October–November | July–February |
| Pacific sailfish | May–August | February–April and October |
| Yellowfin tuna | June and August–October | June–March |
| Dorado (mahi-mahi) | June–October | July–February |
| Wahoo | June and August–November | October–June |
| Roosterfish | Most of the year inshore; best April and September | March–August |
| Cubera snapper | February–March and August | March–August |
Full month-by-month chart: Panama fishing season calendar.
Panama Fishing Charter Prices 2026
Every charter is private: the price is per boat, not per person. All trips depart from Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos.
| Charter | Hatteras 40 “Makaira” | Stamas 39 “Majo V” | Max. guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Fishing · full day (10 h) | US$2,850 | US$2,400 | 5 anglers |
| Fun Fishing · 6 h | US$2,100 | US$1,600 | 8 |
| Family Fun Fishing · 4 h | — | US$900 | 8 |
| Hacienda del Mar · 2–4 days | US$3,300 per day | US$2,700 per day | 4 anglers |
| Pro Fishing Expedition · multi-day | Quote on request (destination agreed in advance) | 4 anglers | |
Prices do not include taxes (ITBMS). A 30% online deposit confirms your date and every trip is paid in full before departure. Extras: drinks & snacks US$20 per person; round-trip transportation US$300 from Panama City or US$100 from Buenaventura or Río Hato.
What Anglers Say About Majo Fishing Lodge
★★★★★ 4.8 on Google from 69 reviews · Captain Jorge Petti, IGFA-certified, and crew.
“Majo was professional, organized and most importantly put us on fish… Majo was awesome – just book them!”
Kurt G. · family of four, two full days and Hacienda del Mar · Google“Amazing job by the entire crew! The Captain is awesome at his job!”
Jamie B. · Google“Fishing was an unforgettable experience aboard the Majo Fishing Lodge, with its unparalleled fishing grounds that Panama offers.”
Gaetano P. · Google (translated from Spanish)Panama, Central America — not Panama City Beach, Florida
Majo Fishing Lodge fishes the Pacific coast of the Republic of Panama, in Central America. If you are looking for fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida (USA), that is a different destination. Our private charters depart from Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos, on Panama’s Pacific Riviera.
Panama Fishing Charter FAQ
How much does a fishing charter in Panama cost?
With Majo Fishing Lodge, a private full-day Pro Fishing charter (10 hours) costs US$2,850 on the Hatteras 40 “Makaira” or US$2,400 on the Stamas 39 “Majo V”. A 6-hour Fun Fishing trip costs US$2,100 or US$1,600, and the 4-hour family trip on the Stamas 39 costs US$900. Prices are per boat, not per person, and do not include taxes (ITBMS).
Where do your fishing charters depart from?
Every trip departs exclusively from Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos, at Km 92 of the Pan-American Highway: a short drive from Coronado and Río Hato and about an hour and a half west of Panama City by road. You can add round-trip transportation when you book: US$300 from Panama City or US$100 from Buenaventura or Río Hato.
What fish can I catch in Panama?
Offshore: blue and black marlin, Pacific sailfish, yellowfin tuna, dorado (mahi-mahi) and wahoo. Inshore: roosterfish, cubera snapper, amberjack and Spanish mackerel. We release billfish; tuna, dorado and other table fish can be kept, and the crew cleans and fillets your catch.
When is the best time to go fishing in Panama?
On one-day charters, sailfish peak from May to August and marlin in July–August and October–November; tuna and dorado are strongest from June to October. Multi-day trips have their best marlin from July to February and their best sailfish from February to April. See our Panama fishing season calendar for every species and month.
Can I catch a black marlin on a one-day trip?
Black marlin are highly migratory and can show up in many areas, including the Gulf of Panama. In more than 22 years of our own records, the best odds have been south of the Pearl Islands and toward Piñas Bay, so for the best chance we recommend a Pro Fishing Expedition or Hacienda del Mar trip of 2 to 4 days. One-day trips mainly target blue marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado.
How many people can go on a charter?
All trips are private. Pro Fishing takes up to 5 anglers; Fun Fishing 6 hours and Family Fun Fishing 4 hours take up to 8 guests; Hacienda del Mar and the Pro Fishing Expedition take up to 4 anglers.
What is included?
Fishing license, rods and tackle, fighting chair, ice and water, air-conditioned cabin, bathroom, captain and mate, and cleaning and filleting of your catch. Drinks and snacks can be added for US$20 per person.
How do I book, and what is the cancellation policy?
Choose your trip, boat and date online and pay a 30% deposit by card; every trip is paid in full before departure. For one-day trips, cancel 7 days or more ahead for a deposit refund; with less than 7 days the deposit becomes credit to reschedule. Last-minute bookings are non-refundable except in proven cases of force majeure. Read the full terms and conditions.
Do you offer multi-day fishing or a fishing lodge?
Yes. Hacienda del Mar, on Isla San José in the southern Pearl Islands, combines 2 to 4 days of private fishing with lodging. The Pro Fishing Expedition is a multi-day trip that follows the bite, with the destination agreed with you in advance. Both depart from Vista Mar Marina.
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Certified & Recommended
Captain Jorge Luis Petti is an IGFA Certified Captain, and Majo Fishing Lodge is an IGFA Corporate Member.
Staying near Coronado, Río Hato or Panama City?
All trips depart exclusively from Vista Mar Marina, San Carlos. Ground transportation can be added when you book.
Fishing Charter near Río Hato
For guests in Río Hato, Playa Blanca, Farallón and Buenaventura.
Río Hato
Fishing Charter near Panama City
Coming from the capital? Round-trip transportation to Vista Mar Marina.
Panama City