Gatun Sportfishing

New on Fishing Booker but with more than 15 years operating charters only in Gatun Lake. This number one national operator and winning captain of more than 20 tournaments in different species is located in a private marina on Gamboa.

Our 4 captains will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 3 to 12-hour trips, mainly fishing for Bass, Oscar, Snook, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, and Tilapia, depending on the conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, trolling, fly fishing, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Orlando Clipper boat that can safely take up to 5 anglers. This boat comes with a 115 Suzuki 4 stroke engine and 70 lbs wireless trolling motor.
Or in a 17’ Polar Skiff boat that can safely take up tu 4 anglers, with a 60hp Suzuki 4 stroke engine and 70lb wireless troling motor.

All rods, high-range reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with snacks, drinks, and lunch for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

The best saltwater fishing lodges in Panama refer us so that their clients have the best service and the biggest catches in Lake Gatun.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Gatun Sportfishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $275
    A 3-hour fishing trip. packages for short trips, including monkey island tour and fishing we include all fishing equipment, live bait, drinks and fresh fruits
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $325
    A 5-hour trip in the afternoon. the afternoon gives us the opportunity of great catches, we include sandwich and drinks we include all fishing gear, live bait, sandwich, chips, drinks and fresh fruits
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $360
    Start your trip in the morning and spend 6 fun-packed hours of lake fishing for various fine species. Some of your targets include Tarpon, Snook, Peacock Bass, Jacks, Ladyfish, Oscar Fish, You and the captain will depart at 6:00 a.m. and get back at 12:00 includes all fishing gear, flyfishing, spinning and baitcasting, also sandwiches, fresh fruits chips and drinks
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $460
    An 9-hour trip starting at 6:00 a.m. this package for anglers gives us the opportunity to go for several species we include all the fishing gear, live bait, sandwich, green salads for lunch, fresh fruits, snacks, chips and drinks
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $545
    Embark on this 12-hour fishing adventure and experience lake fishing to the fullest. You will have a better chance to reel in plenty of fish and cover more fishing spots. This plan is designed to look for the largest predators, since it allows us to fish in the morning and at sunset, the best times for tarpon. We can also move around different spots in search of large peacock bass, snook and jack. fishing gear, live bait, sandwich, green salads or grill for lunch, fresh fruits, snaks, chips and drinks
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FAQs about Gatun Sportfishing

Gatun Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $360 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $460 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 9 Hour Trip (9 hours)
  • US $545 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Gatun Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor A 55 lbs Minn Kota pedal and control bluetooth
  • Radar

Trips booked with Gatun Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Gatun Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Gatun Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Gatun Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Tilapia

Meet the Charter Operator

Gatun Sport Fishing
Gamboa, Panamá
1 Fishing Report
34 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
Captain Gerardo welcomes you on a lovely lake fishing adventure in Panama. Explore beautiful waters and have lots of fun chasing various respectable fish species.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish
Snapper (Red) Red Snapper

Boat specs

Boston Whaler (Skiff) originally built in 2022, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 140HP Suzuki 140, 4 stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
A 55 lbs Minn Kota pedal and control bluetooth
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Jack Crevalle and Snook
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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (88)
Great fun!
Great fun!
February fishing trip
+85
Angler rating
33
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Anglers claimed
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100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Geary H.
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Great fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  9 Hour Trip on March 11, 2024
Captain Gerard was great! We had so much on our fishing trip. Pretty strong winds so he took us to the sheltered part of the...
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Nicolaas K.
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Fishing the Panama Canal

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip on November 12, 2023
40 years ago, I was stationed in the Canal Zone. My brother and I finally got the chance to returned to the Canal /...
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Virginia A.
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Great Day On The Water!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on December 14, 2023
From the time you arrive you will be impressed on many levels.  Boat and equipment are top notch and the captain’s knowledge...
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Yves E.
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing day in nature targeting Snook, Tarpon, and Peacock Bass

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on April 24, 2023
Gerardo was fantastic and got my girlfriend and I on some big snook and kept us busy all day with fishing to do and sights...
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Steven H.
Excellent
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First time on Gatun, but definitely won't be the last

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip on November 3, 2023
We had an awesome trip.  It was our first time on Gatun Lake and one of the best fishing experiences we’ve had anywhere. ...
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