Sunrise Charters Panama

Sunrise Charters Panama promises to take you to the best fishing grounds Central America has to offer. From the Pearl Islands Archipelago to the 20 Fathom Trench, Taboga and Otoque Islands, and beyond to the deep, you’re in for a thrilling adventure on the crystal clear blue waters, going after monster fish.

The boat operates out of Panama City’s Diablo Marina where Captain Jairo and his family will welcome you aboard the beautiful 26’ Seaswirl Striper with open arms. The spacious vessel has room for up to 7 guests, with 4 people being able to fish at the same time. Take advantage of the wealth of drinks on offer, while the crew can even fire up the BBQ at a cost to make your holiday dreams come true.

Built with fishing in mind, the boat features the latest Garmin electronics, a fish finder, ice box, all safety equipment, a multimedia system, and a private toilet. Rest assured you’re in for a smooth and safe ride to sea, with all the gear to get you filling the boat.

Test your bottom fishing skills along the nearshore reefs and around the islands, or deep drop in the open oceans. Troll to entice the bite of monster fish, or even try snorkeling to experience the aquatic world from underneath the surface so nobody misses out!

Come aboard for as little as 4 hours or as much as 8, and discover the rich fishing grounds up to 60 miles offshore. Tasty bottom-dwellers like Snappers and Groupers will make for a delicious dinner, while Sailfish and Tuna make up the big game fishing prizes. Get ready for some serious action with plenty of rewards at the end of the day, as you go after the catch of a lifetime.

Before coming aboard, make sure to get in touch with the crew and they can arrange to pick you up in the nearby area for a minimal cost. At the end of the day, they’ll even clean and fillet a number of your fish for you to take back to shore.

Come aboard Sunrise Charters Panama in Panama City and embark on a fishing trip like never before!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    If you love fishing but don't have enough time to spend the whole day on the water, this is the trip for you. Get out on the rich waters of the Panama Bay first thing in the morning for a thrilling few hours of fishing. Snappers, Mahi Mahi, Mackerel, and many more creatures will be biting at the end of your line. The crew will supply all the gear, as well as snacks, soft drinks, and some beer. This package is great for novice anglers, families, or friends on vacation.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Taboga/20 Fathom Trench
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    Spend the day trolling, jigging, popping, and fishing the productive grounds of 20 Fathom Trench and around the island of Taboga (on the way back), targeting big, tasty fish like King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and other game fish. You will head out up to some 20 miles offshore. While the boat is licensed for up to 8 guests, 4 anglers make for the best fishing experience. When you come on board, you will find a selection of fishing gear, snacks, soft drinks, water, and beer.
  • Private trip
    Day Trip Otoque & Taboga Islands
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $950
    Spend the day trolling around the islands of Taboga and Otoque and sample some of the finest fish that these grounds hold. With plenty of islands, located around 22 miles off the Panama City shore there are King Mackerel, Roosterfish, Mahi Mahi, Snappers and more. The crew will supply all the gear, as well as snacks, soft drinks, and some beer.
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Pearl Islands Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This 8-hour private trip is the best one to make the most of your fishing day. Head to the Pearl Islands Archipelago fishing grounds to catch big game fish, such as Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo along with Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and plenty more. The boat will provide all the fishing gear, drinking water, snacks, soft drinks, and beer. You can bring a packed lunch, which can go into the captain's big cooler with ice on board. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, sun clothing, and camera.
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FAQs about Sunrise Charters Panama

Sunrise Charters Panama offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Taboga/20 Fathom Trench (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Day Trip Otoque & Taboga Islands (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day – Pearl Islands Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Sunrise Charters Panama, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Ecosonda Charplotter Garmin Echomap 72 Cv
  • Snorkeling Equipment On request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Sunrise Charters Panama include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (depends on season and availability, paid extra)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (For a limited number of fish)
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Water, Gatorade, Beer)
  • First Mate (Tips expected)
  • Fishing License

Sunrise Charters Panama offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Sunrise Charters Panama offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing (On request)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sunrise Charters Panama include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Sunrise Charters Panama
Panama City, Panamá
3 Fishing Reports
111 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2019
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Sunrise Charters Panama was an idea formed by a family who shares a respect for nature and a love of adventure fishing. We are here to fulfill all of your fishing experience! If you’ve ever wanted to catch a big game Sailfish or never even had a chance to try out fishing, Sunrise Charters is here for you in order to be sure you have the best time possible. We are passionate about great customer experience and have built up a fantastic fleet of fishing vessels to share our beloved waters with anglers from around the globe. Onboard you will find an experienced crew, top of the line fishing gear targeting all species and fishing techniques based on the season.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Seaswirl Striper (Center console) originally built in 2006, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 200HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
7 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing
On request
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ecosonda Charplotter Garmin Echomap 72 Cv
Snorkeling Equipment
On request
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
depends on season and availability, paid extra
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
For a limited number of fish
Snacks
Drinks
Water, Gatorade, Beer
First Mate
Tips expected
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Must be at least 7 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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40 lb Corvina & huge Colorado Snapper!!
40 lb Corvina & huge Colorado Snapper!!
40 lb Corvina & huge Colorado Snapper!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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LAUREN A.
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An amazing time on El Mae

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 29, 2024
I chartered El Mae w/ Captn Mae and first mate Lazaro for my husbands 40th bday trip to Panama! We go out on boats OFTEN but...
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Vitor M.
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Taboga/20 Fathom Trench on December 15, 2023
My dad and I had an incredible two days fishing with Captain Melvin and first mate Donato. We reeled in Bonitos, Mahi, Jacks,...
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8 hour fishing trip

Day Trip Otoque & Taboga Islands on September 22, 2023
We booked an 8 hour fishing trip, leaving out of the Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos, Panama.  Before long, Captain Jorge and...
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John S.
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Experience of life time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 25, 2024
Went with Captain Mae and Lazaro. Trip of the life time. In 2 hours, caught 11 big fish (corvina, red snapper...
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Alexander R.
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Full day family fun fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Taboga/20 Fathom Trench on July 25, 2023
We booked the full day Tobago trip.  Capt Melvin and mate were terrific with both their fishing skills and expertise putting...
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