The Gulf of Chiriqui is home to Panama's 5 Best Fishing Spots

Hannibal Bank

Hannibal Bank is world-renowned as one of the planet’s most extraordinary fishing grounds. This deep-water seamount off Panama’s Pacific coast attracts massive schools of baitfish — and with them, giant Marlin, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna. Its legendary waters deliver heart-pounding action, record-breaking catches, and the kind of fishing stories that last a lifetime. The Bank is located 48 nautical miles from the lodge with a travel time of 1.5 hrs. Read more: Why Hannibal Bank is one of the most legendary fishing grounds in the world.

Isla Montuosa

The rocky Island is known for its enormous billfish and tuna boils, so here you will land your 150+ pound yellowfin tuna. The area is also an excellent source of grouper, mullet snapper while black and blue marlins patrol the area. Montuosa is located 40 nautical miles from the lodge, resulting in a travel time of 1.25 hrs. 

Isla Ladrones 

Ladrones is located 17 nautical miles from the lodge with a travel time of 50 minutes. Known as thieves Island because of its towering green mountains. We fish tuna, roosterfish, cubera snapper, and various jacks and wahoo in this area.  Further offshore we troll for Marlin and Sailfish on a regular basis.

Isla Secas 

This is a famous inshore Panama fishing spot located 15 nautical miles from the lodge. The Island is part of an archipelago where you’ll find massive schools of baitfish used to catch the game fish. The waters around the Secas are very biodiverse with an abundance roosterfish, amberjacks, wahoo, barracudas and cubera snapper. 

Isla Parida 

This Panama fishing spot delivers exceptional roosterfish opportunities. The Island is surrounded by lush mangroves which offer underwater sanctuary to sea turtles and marine life. You can land roosterfish, cero mackerel, and wahoo in the fertile waters. Isla Secas is located 6 nautical miles from the lodge with a travel time of 12 mins.