Panama Nautical Club:

Private-Island Sportfishing in Panama​

Panama Nautical Club is a luxury private-island fishing lodge on Isla Boca Brava in Panama’s Gulf of Chiriquí. The lodge combines world-class Pacific sportfishing with private ocean-view accommodation, refined dining, and a full range of marine and island experiences. Guests can fish renowned offshore destinations including Hannibal Bank and Montuosa Island aboard a purpose-built fleet, with experienced English-speaking captains and customized fishing itineraries for beginners, experienced anglers, families, couples, and private groups.

Sportfishing in the
Gulf of Chiriquí

The Pacific waters in the Gulf of Chiriqui are home to some of Panama’s most prized game fish, from black and blue marlin and sailfish to hard-fighting yellowfin tuna, dorado, roosterfish and cubera snapper.

Panama Nautical Club regularly fishes in Hannibal Bank and Montuosa Island, two of the Pacific’s most renowned destinations for serious sportfishing. These remote offshore waters are renowned for powerful pelagic species and epic yellowfin tuna action, attracting experienced anglers from around the world.

Sportfishing in Panama

Our Captains

Panama Nautical Club offers sportfishing in Panama for all skill levels, from first-time anglers to experienced professionals. Our patient, English-speaking captains teach beginners and tailor each trip to the goals and experience of seasoned anglers. From your first tuna to a bucket-list marlin, guests fish Panama’s renowned Pacific waters aboard a purpose-built fleet.

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Fish in comfort

Performance Fleet

Our fleet is purpose-built for serious sportfishing, with the only boats in the region equipped with fighting chairs and enclosed cabins for shade and comfort, alongside versatile 26’–36’ center consoles. Every vessel is outfitted with top-tier electronics, premium tackle and custom-built rods engineered for peak performance. 

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Private Dock and Marina

Panama Nautical Club has a private on-site dock, giving guests direct access to the fishing fleet and greater flexibility when planning their fishing days. Rather than following a fixed departure schedule, anglers can work with their captain to choose departure times, fishing duration, and trip style based on their preferences, target species, sea conditions, and experience level.

The Panama Nautical Club Experience:

Panama Nautical Club offers customized all-inclusive fishing packages, designed around the type of experience you are looking for. Choose from serious sportfishing packages for dedicated anglers, fish-and-dive packages combining offshore fishing with world-class diving, or non-angler packages focused on the island’s beaches, nature, wellness, and marine experiences.

Our all-inclusive packages include Panama City logistics and domestic flights, private-island accommodation, daily meals and beverages, private sportfishing vessels with equipment and tackle, professional captains and guides, and curated island experiences. Each itinerary can be tailored to your group size, number of fishing days, target species, season, and preferred pace.

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Oceanfront Casita

Private Island Accommodations

Panama Nautical Club accommodates up to 30 guests across 14 private, air-conditioned accommodations, each designed to combine modern comfort with an immersive tropical setting and ocean views.

Set on Isla Boca Brava, the property is surrounded by pristine rainforest and the Pacific Ocean. Guests enjoy a refined restaurant, pavilion with bar and grill, two swimming pools, nature trails, six secluded beaches, and personalized service in a tranquil island setting.

The experience combines luxury accommodation, exceptional sportfishing, refined dining, and nature-based experiences, welcoming both dedicated anglers and non-fishing guests. Panama Nautical Club is ideal for couples, families, private groups, and multi-generational trips seeking a sophisticated island escape with access to some of Panama’s most renowned fishing grounds.

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