
We fish the Gulf of Chiriqui, which extends along western Panama’s Pacific coast. It offers one of the best destinations for big-game fishing, especially on Hannibal Bank , Ladrones, and Montuosa. There are an abundance of underwater offshore features, such as sea mounts, coral reefs, and pinnacle rocks, consequently making the Gulf of Chiriqui’s diverse fishery is remarkable due to its unique bathymetry, dominated by undersea structure and currents. The banks and pinnacles around the various island groups are fed by the nutrient rich waters of the Humboldt Current, therefore it is common to come across huge schools of Yellowfin Tuna or to see Black Marlin exploding on the surface while feeding at these offshore banks. Fishing in the Gulf of Chiriqui is unique due to miles of rocky coastline and the many island groups that are encompassed within.


Check out this video of an interview with Jeff Pflueger, founder of Panama Sport Fishing Charters. Austin Hess of DoPanama is always a pleasure to talk to. Our professional, experienced, English-speaking crews know the Gulf of Chiriquí like the backs of their own hands, and are equipped with a high-performance 28’ center-console Grady White, outfitted with the best gear and tackle. Our crews are knowledgable about the awesome diversity of fishing here. From live baiting for marlin, popping and jigging, catching tuna, roosterfish, cubera iand a whole host of other species!





The Gulf of Chiriquí is home to world-class offshore fishing
The fishing here is so good in part because the Gulf of Chiriquí’s productivity that supports an incredible diversity of fishing opportunity.

This area is also arguably one of the best places to catch a ton of roosterfish and cubera snapper.
While these fish get a lot of attention, you can’t forget about mullet snapper, bluefin trevally, sierra mackerel, amberjack, rock snapper, grouper, all manner of jacks. We even sometimes catch wahoo inshore.
Either way, our inshore fishing takes allows views of some of the most beautiful tropical islands you’ll ever see. It is an absolute wonderful experience.
