Luxury Private Island
Fishing Lodge in Panama

Where legendary fishing meets a world-class resort experience

Set on a private island in the Gulf of Chiriquí along Panama’s Pacific coast, Panama Nautical Club offers elite access to some of the most productive fishing grounds in the region. Located just 10 minutes away from productive inshore waters and offshore action only 40 minutes away.

Here, you can catch marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, dorado, roosterfish, cubera snapper, and more—often all in a single trip. Beyond fishing, guests enjoy access to Panama’s top adventures, all within a full-service, all-inclusive luxury resort setting.

The Gulf of Chiriqui offers exceptional fishing opportunities year-round. Come fish the Gulf of Chiriquí with Panama Nautical Club, and make your dream catch a reality. Book your trip today and find out more about when to visit us for your target species.

Why fish with us

The most luxurious fishing lodge in the Gulf of Chiriquí - Panama Nautical Club delivers an elevated experience where exceptional accommodations, personalized service, and world-class fishing come together.

Premium sportfishing fleet: We’re the only lodge in the Gulf that has inboard sportfishing boats outfitted with fighting chairs and a full cabin with shade.

More than a fishing lodge—we are a private island, all-inclusive luxury resort located within a pristine nature reserve. On-site amenities include a beach club, two pools, spa services, yoga, surfing, pottery workshops, hiking trails, island hopping, and scuba diving and snorkeling.
Our accommodations are the best in the Gulf with all oceanfront suites equipped with air conditioning and reliable hot water.
We offer an elevated culinary experience – our chefs know exactly how to turn your daily catch into mouthwatering sashimi, sushi, and cook your freshly caught fish to perfection!

Private dock (no wet feet!) that operates on your schedule.

Why Fish with Us

The most luxurious fishing lodge in the Gulf of Chiriquí - Panama Nautical Club delivers an elevated experience where exceptional accommodations, personalized service, and world-class fishing come together.

Premium sportfishing fleet: We’re the only lodge in the Gulf that has inboard sportfishing boats outfitted with fighting chairs and a full cabin with shade.

More than a fishing lodge—we are a private island, all-inclusive luxury resort located within a pristine nature reserve. On-site amenities include a beach club, two pools, spa services, yoga, surfing, pottery workshops, hiking trails, island hopping, and scuba diving and snorkeling.
Our accommodations are the best in the Gulf with all oceanfront suites equipped with air conditioning and reliable hot water.
We offer an elevated culinary experience – our chefs know exactly how to turn your daily catch into mouthwatering sashimi, sushi, and cook your freshly caught fish to perfection!

Private dock (no wet feet!) that operates on your schedule.

Fish Species

Our Pacific waters are renowned for an extraordinary variety of prized species both offshore and inshore. The Gulf of Chiriqui is popular among anglers because you can realistically catch marlin, tuna, and roosterfish on the same day—something few fisheries in the world can offer.

Offshore species include: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado (mahi-mahi), Wahoo…

Inshore reef species include: Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, Sierra Mackerel, Barracuda…

Fishing Academy

Our fishing academy outlines the different species you can come across in the Gulf of Chiriqui, Panama. From mighty marlin, yellowfin tuna, and dorado to roosterfish, you’ll find everything you need to know about each one, including how and where to target them and the best season to visit. It’s designed for anglers of all levels to learn about the species they can catch during their stay at Panama Nautical Club.

Roosterfish

They’re here… and they’re BIG! Learn more.

Yellowfin Tuna

Welcome to the Tuna Coast, one of the best yellowfin fisheries in the world. Learn more.

Marlin

A fight like no other. Join us this marlin season. Learn more.

Dorado (mahi-mahi)

Live the excitement of neons of yellow, green, and blue for yourself. Learn more.

All-Inclusive Fishing Trips

Panama Nautical Club offers customizable all-inclusive fishing trips that cover meals, alcoholic beverages, upscale accommodations, fishing charters with all equipment provided, transfers and domestic flights.

Every fishing trip is carefully planned and personally managed by our concierge team so everything runs smoothly from the moment you arrive to the moment you head home.

Premium Sportfishing Fleet

Our fleet features some of the region’s highest-quality sportfishing boats with shade, onboard toilets, and fighting chairs—amenities that can not be found elsewhere in the region. For anglers planning a higher-end fishing trip in Panama, our vessels deliver both performance and comfort.

The fleet is impeccably maintained, ensuring fast and reliable access to the most famous big game fishing grounds in Central America, including Isla Montuosa (40 nautical miles) and Hannibal Bank (48 nautical miles). We are closer to the offshore action compared to mainland lodges, so anglers spend less time running and more time fishing.

Meet our Captains

Our professional, English-speaking crews are experts in the Gulf of Chiriquí and welcome anglers of all experience levels. Our team will guide you through explosive tuna frenzies, track down marlin offshore, and take you to the Gulf of Chiriquí’s best inshore fishing spots for roosterfish, cubera and more.

Our fishing lodge is family and couple friendly

Anglers will appreciate our proximity to world-class fishing grounds and our premium fleet of sportfishing boats — a perfect foundation for an unforgettable Panama fishing trip. But at Panama Nautical Club, guests enjoy far more than exceptional fishing. From snorkeling tours and island hopping to jungle hikes, diving, yoga, pottery classes, spa treatments, and more, there is something for everyone. That’s why Panama Nautical Club has become a top choice for families and couples.

The seamless balance of high-adrenaline fishing and laid-back island luxury allows every guest to create memories in their own way — whether that means chasing trophy fish or simply soaking up the sun in total seclusion.

What our guests are saying:

“I filled my coolers with yellowfin tuna, caught monster rooster fish, and also caught 2 black marlin and had 4 bites that day in what is supposed to be the “off season”. My wife caught the biggest fish of her life as well so overall I highly recommend this destination to EVERYONE!”

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