Luxury Private Island
Fishing Lodge in Panama

Panama Nautical Club is the highest-end private island fishing lodge in the Gulf of Chiriquí on Panama’s Pacific coast, offering unmatched access to the region’s best fishing. 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. From trophy marlin and tuna offshore to roosterfish and snapper inshore, Panama Nautical Club provides exceptional fishing opportunities year-round.

Come fish the Gulf of Chiriquí with Panama Nautical Club, and make your dream catch a reality. 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.
  • Luxury Private Island Fishing Lodge: located on a nature reserve with several on-site activities and amenities includong a beach club, 2 pools, spa, yoga, surfing, hiking trails, island hopping, diving, snorkeling, diving.
  • Our accommodations are the best in the area. All oceanfront suites have air conditioning and reliable hot water.

  • The food at the lodge is exceptional – our chefs knows 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.
  • Luxury Private Island Fishing Lodge: located on a nature reserve with several on-site activities and amenities includong a beach club, 2 pools, spa, yoga, surfing, hiking trails, island hopping, diving, snorkeling, diving.
  • Our accommodations are the best in the area. All oceanfront suites have air conditioning and reliable hot water.

  • The food at the lodge is exceptional – our chefs knows 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.

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. 

Species of fish in Panama

Our Pacific waters are renowned for an extraordinary variety of prized species, including Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, giant Dorado, cow-sized Yellowfin Tuna Roosterfish, and Cubera Snapper, drawing anglers from around the globe for an unmatched fishing experience. 

Below are some of the Panama Trophy Fish (and a lot more!) that you can expect to catch during your fishing vacation in Panama:

cow dorado

Dorado

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Black & Blue Marlin

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Sailfish

large cubera snapper

Cubera snapper

yellowfin tuna

Yellowfin tuna

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Roosterfish

Wahoo

mullet snapper

Mullet snapper

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.

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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.

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