Panama Fishing Trip redefines the concept of sport-fishing charters in Panama.
This is not just a fishing trip—it is an unique experience, crafted for travelers seeking exclusivity, personalized service, and unforgettable moments.
From the very first contact, you become part of a private crew, internationally recognized for its top-tier ratings and excellence, professionally trained to guide you with precision according to your level of expertise.
Our certified captains, passionate and highly skilled, invite you to explore the legendary waters of Gatun Lake, located in the heart of the Panama Canal watershed. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife, you will experience far more than sport fishing—this is a complete immersion into nature, and adventure.
The PFT Crew manages every detail of your journey, from private transportation coordination and white-glove onboard service to professional social media content production, allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment.
With over 7 consecutive years recognized as Anglers’ Choice, supported by outstanding international reviews, PFT stands as the highest-rated fishing charter in Panama, trusted and recommended by discerning clients worldwide.
Your day delivers not only exceptional catches, but also exclusive learning experiences, mastering advanced local techniques such as casting, specialized trolling, and jigging.
A private visit to Monkey Island is always available upon request.
Your adventure begins aboard our luxury sport-fishing vessels, powered by four-stroke engines, designed for up to five guests and fully equipped with:
-Premium fishing gear
-Silent electric trolling motors
-Advanced GPS and fish-finder systems
-High-fidelity Bluetooth sound system
-Satellite safety communication device
For your comfort, we include premium beverages, beers, and bottled water, along with carefully selected light meals and snacks, at no additional cost.
Welcome to Panama from PFT TEAM!
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4.9
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5.0
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Eric Schoonover
5.0
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Exceeded all my expectations!
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake 12:30pm on September 25, 2025 β’ 1 adult
Usually when you elect to go with one of the cheapest options you get what you pay for. This was not the case, before I even stepped foot on the boat the captain messaged me to prepare me, sent me photos of the previous days catch, and gave me perfect directions to get to the marina. I got there 30 minutes early and instead of just waiting for 12:30 to come around the captain said he was ready to go, giving me an extra 30 minutes of fishibg time. The boat was nice and the crew was also very freindly. Withen the first 5 minutes of fishing we already had cuaght a snook, after 10 minutes we had 3 snook and a red snapper! we continued to the rivers where we caught no less than 20 peacock bass (some of which were really nice size), some tiger fish, and some oscars. The crew worked the entire day to make sure that I was having fun and catching fish. Could truly not recommend Panama Fishing Trip more, I will for sure be back!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
September 26, 2025
π
0
Ed Pittenger
5.0
Verified
Holy WOW! Sooooo many fish!
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake - 2:00 PM on July 25, 2025 β’ 2 adults
Capt Rene is top-notch! I can't recommend taking a fishing trip with Capt Rene enough!!! Extremely nice man, bi-lingual English & Spanish and he genuinely wants to make sure you have a great time!
Everything from the boat to the fishing tackle worked perfectly. Capt Rene was on top of every need and kept live bait on my hook constantly. We were catching fish within 15 mins of reaching the fishing spot! He has a remote controlled trolling motor which made it easy to stay right where we needed to be. I literally lost track of how many fish I caught. Small, medium and large peacock bass π
Reported catch:
0
Ryan Welmaker
5.0
Verified
The Best Lake Gatun Trip
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake on April 25, 2025 β’ 2 adults
I booked a 4hr Lake Gatun trip with Rene at Fishing Bookers. As soon as I booked it (45 days in advance), Capt Rene reached out through the app to answer questions and to find out what type of fishing experience I wanted. I opted for a trip focusing on peacock bass, snook, and tilapia. I also wanted to see the monkeys that populate some of the small lake islands. I needed transportation from Panama City to the boat launch in Gamboa. He provided assurance that this would be a great trip. Today (4/25), he arrived early for pickup and got to the boat with no problems.
The ride out to the fishing spots was very scenic and he gave some quick tips on fishing with his lures and live bait. He knows what he's doing. We caught at least 15 peacock bass and 4 snook.
We then went to the small islands where we saw three types of monkeys up close (howlers, tamarins, and capuchins). The capuchins even got on the boat to get a late breakfast of peanuts that we had on hand.
The trip back was easy. We arrived back at our Panama City hotel at 10:45a with the whole day ahead of us. I could not provide a stronger recommendation to use Capt Rene.
+2
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 25, 2025
π hope to see again next time Ryan!
0
Richard Heffington
5.0
Verified
New
Peacock and Snook
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake on January 10, 2026 β’ 2 adults
My brother in law and I did a 4 hour morning trip. We couldn't have ask for a better guide or trip. We were on fish right away and caught fish the entire time. Rene and his crew make you feel comfortable with the fishing gear and techniques. Very well done.
Reported catch:
0
Joe Mccarthy
5.0
Verified
New
great time
3 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake - 12:30 PM on January 17, 2026 β’ 4 adults
it was beautiful. caught about 15 peacocks and at least 5 snook. captain was great.
Reported catch:
0
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3 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake - 12:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake - 3:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 3:00 PM
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake 12:30pm
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake - 2:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
5.5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
5.5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip - 10:00 AM
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8 Hour Trip
starts at 10:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
11 Hour Trip β Crazy Angler
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11 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
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Eric Schoonover
5.0
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Exceeded all my expectations!
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake 12:30pm on September 25, 2025 β’ 1 adult
Usually when you elect to go with one of the cheapest options you get what you pay for. This was not the case, before I even stepped foot on the boat the captain messaged me to prepare me, sent me photos of the previous days catch, and gave me perfect directions to get to the marina. I got there 30 minutes early and instead of just waiting for 12:30 to come around the captain said he was ready to go, giving me an extra 30 minutes of fishibg time. The boat was nice and the crew was also very freindly. Withen the first 5 minutes of fishing we already had cuaght a snook, after 10 minutes we had 3 snook and a red snapper! we continued to the rivers where we caught no less than 20 peacock bass (some of which were really nice size), some tiger fish, and some oscars. The crew worked the entire day to make sure that I was having fun and catching fish. Could truly not recommend Panama Fishing Trip more, I will for sure be back!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
September 26, 2025
π
0
Ed Pittenger
5.0
Verified
Holy WOW! Sooooo many fish!
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake - 2:00 PM on July 25, 2025 β’ 2 adults
Capt Rene is top-notch! I can't recommend taking a fishing trip with Capt Rene enough!!! Extremely nice man, bi-lingual English & Spanish and he genuinely wants to make sure you have a great time!
Everything from the boat to the fishing tackle worked perfectly. Capt Rene was on top of every need and kept live bait on my hook constantly. We were catching fish within 15 mins of reaching the fishing spot! He has a remote controlled trolling motor which made it easy to stay right where we needed to be. I literally lost track of how many fish I caught. Small, medium and large peacock bass π
Reported catch:
0
Ryan Welmaker
5.0
Verified
The Best Lake Gatun Trip
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake on April 25, 2025 β’ 2 adults
I booked a 4hr Lake Gatun trip with Rene at Fishing Bookers. As soon as I booked it (45 days in advance), Capt Rene reached out through the app to answer questions and to find out what type of fishing experience I wanted. I opted for a trip focusing on peacock bass, snook, and tilapia. I also wanted to see the monkeys that populate some of the small lake islands. I needed transportation from Panama City to the boat launch in Gamboa. He provided assurance that this would be a great trip. Today (4/25), he arrived early for pickup and got to the boat with no problems.
The ride out to the fishing spots was very scenic and he gave some quick tips on fishing with his lures and live bait. He knows what he's doing. We caught at least 15 peacock bass and 4 snook.
We then went to the small islands where we saw three types of monkeys up close (howlers, tamarins, and capuchins). The capuchins even got on the boat to get a late breakfast of peanuts that we had on hand.
The trip back was easy. We arrived back at our Panama City hotel at 10:45a with the whole day ahead of us. I could not provide a stronger recommendation to use Capt Rene.
+2
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 25, 2025
π hope to see again next time Ryan!
0
Richard Heffington
5.0
Verified
New
Peacock and Snook
4 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake on January 10, 2026 β’ 2 adults
My brother in law and I did a 4 hour morning trip. We couldn't have ask for a better guide or trip. We were on fish right away and caught fish the entire time. Rene and his crew make you feel comfortable with the fishing gear and techniques. Very well done.
Reported catch:
0
Joe Mccarthy
5.0
Verified
New
great time
3 Hour Trip β Gatun Lake - 12:30 PM on January 17, 2026 β’ 4 adults
it was beautiful. caught about 15 peacocks and at least 5 snook. captain was great.
Reported catch:
0
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boatsCapacity
4 personsBoat length
18 ftYear built
2008Restored in
2023Boat manufacturer
PolarBoat type
SkiffEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 70HPMax cruising speed
28 knots