Meet our sport
fishing captains

Our captains are among the most experienced English-speaking captains in the region, bringing extensive local knowledge and a passion for sharing their expertise. Whether you’re a first-time angler or a seasoned sportfishing enthusiast, they tailor each trip to your skill level, teaching a variety of techniques and helping you target some of the ocean’s most sought-after species, including marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, roosterfish, and more. Their dedication ensures an exciting, rewarding, and memorable day on the water for every guest.

Captain Fred

Capt. Fred grew up on the Atlantic coast of South America and started fishing with his father in Argentina in the late 1980s. For the past 15 years, the Pacific coast of Panama has been his home and he has been fishing with Panama Nautical Club in the Gulf of Chiriqui since 2018. 

Why Capt. Fred loves to fish the Gulf of Chiriquí: 

“The Gulf of Chiriqui offers incredible fishing opportunities and a wide range of techniques, including trolling with live bait and lures, jigging, popping, deep dropping, and more. Each method brings its own excitement and targets a variety of species.”

His favorite fishing technique:

“Nothing compares to the thrill of releasing a black marlin after a long, hard fight on live bonito—a moment that never gets old. I also love casting poppers and witnessing explosive surface strikes, where the action unfolds right before your eyes. Most of all, I enjoy being hands-on and helping guests land the fish of a lifetime, creating memories that last forever.”

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Captain Jiuver

Captain Jiuver grew up in the Gulf of Chiriquí with a fishing rod in hand—literally, by age 8. At age 19, he started his career in sportfishing, and he hasn’t looked back since. Today, he is known for his dedication, local knowledge, and relentless pursuit of trophy fish.

Why Capt. Jiuver loves to fish the Gulf of Chiriqui:

“I’ve spent my whole life in these waters, and there’s always something to fish in the Gulf of Chiriqui. Here, you can hook several different trophy fish in one trip, and nothing beats seeing a guest reel in a massive marlin or cow sized yellowfin tuna for the first time. 

In the Gulf of Chiriquí, fishing dreams can literally come true, and that’s exactly why I love it.”

His favorite fishing technique:

“Trolling is my specialty, and there’s nothing like the thrill of a giant marlin taking the bait. I also love a bit of inshore fishing action, casting poppers for roosterfish and snapper and watching them explode off the surface—it’s a show you never get tired of.”

Whether you’re chasing your first catch or the fish of a lifetime, Captain Jiuver delivers an authentic Gulf of Chiriquí fishing experience with skill, energy, and a passion for the sport.