Gatun Sportfishing - #1 Charter 

The whole experience was great. From the communication after booking, setting us up with transportation and the whole day out on the water everything went smooth. We booked a 6-hour trip and they provided sandwich snacks and a cooler packed with a variety of drinks for the whole family. We had our 4 year old son wth us and they brought a kid rod/reel set up for him. The captain made sure we went to areas to cast livebait for him so he could catch fish and areas for us to cast & troll with luers for bgger fish. We caught peacock bass,Jack, Ladyfish and Snook. If we ever come back to Paama I would definitely book wih them again.

This is my second time using this team - and let me tell you not disappointed at all. The captain is an AMAZING guy and communicates well with you right up until the day of your trip. Unfortunately he took ill and wasn't able to go out with us, but one of his other captains stepped in and it was still a pleasant trip - didn't catch as many fish as last time, but the scene, the peaceful ride, and the fish we did catch were whoopers!!!! I will be booking again and likely before the year is out - we did try for snook - no luck, but the Peacock Bass were plentiful.

I absolutely loved my day fishing with Gutan sport Fishing — it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The boat was really nice and comfortable, and the captain was genuinely friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what he does. There was plenty of action on the fly, with lots of runs that kept the day exciting and fun. On top of that, the lunch was excellent, which was a really nice touch. You honestly couldn't ask for much more. The captain truly gives it his all and works incredibly hard to make sure you have the best possible day on the water. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a fantastic fishing experience.

Gerardo, owner of Gatun Sport Fishing is a first class owner, operator, and most importantly, person, whose English is outstanding! We did a nine hour sport fishing trip on the Panama Canal and its tributaries, on Lake Gatun. Everything was provided, from pick up and drop off at Dreams, Playa Bonita, to breakfast and a grilled boat lunch. Gerardo prepared two different kinds of steaks with dipping sauce and a Yuca, cheese filled bread, which is not really bread at all, but simply delicious. The steak was to die for, with an awesome roasted ginger-oil type topping to accent the steak and bread as you please. Best meal I had in Panama so far. Let's get to the fishing. We caught around 45 or so Peacock Bass, with one being around 5 pounds. We also caught Oscars and a few other varieties of fish. If you're going to fish on the Panama Canal, please call Gerardo and Gatun Sport Fishing. He owns four boats, with top-of-the-line Garmin, GPS's, and Min Kota remote controlled salt water trolling motors. My wife and son fished mostly live bait. I prefer artificial lures, and he has them all. Also, top-of-the-line Shimano, spinning, and bait casting reels, spooled with 40 pound braid. He knows all the spots, so he will catch you fish, as well as an adventure of a lifetime with all the wildlife, from monkeys to parrots, to crocodiles and Caymans. Book with Gerardo, you will not regret it!

1/2 day catching a bunch of peacock bass and some snook. It was a unique experience with all the wildlife and being part of the canal. Would highly recommend.