Buko Buko Sea Charters 

 Calzada de Amador, Panama City, Panamá
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Embark on an Unforgettable Fishing Adventure in Panama! 🎣🚤
If you’re looking for an exciting and authentic fishing experience, Buko Buko Sea Charters is the perfect choice. The waters of Panama City are full of action, and Captain Willy, with over 20 years of fishing experience, will take you straight to the best fishing spots so you can feel the adrenaline of reeling in your dream catch!

🌊 What Can You Catch?
Here, you’ll find an incredible variety of species, including Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Goliath Grouper, Red Grouper, Cubera Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Bonito, Sierra Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Albacore Tuna, Wahoo, and many more. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself battling a powerful ocean predator!

🎯 Available Fishing Techniques
Take on the ocean’s giants with different techniques such as spinning, popping, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, and bottom fishing. Whether you're an experienced angler or a beginner, the captain and his crew will guide you every step of the way.

⚓ Your Boat
You'll be fishing from a comfortable 25' Center Console, with space for 7 passengers, fully equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable day on the water.

🛠️ Everything Included for Your Experience
✅ Top-quality fishing gear (rods, reels, and lures)
✅ Live bait included (ask the captain if you’d like to catch it yourself)
✅ Fishing license covered
✅ First Mate on board to assist you
✅ Cleaning and filleting of your catch

👨👩👧 Perfect for Families!
If you’re looking for a family-friendly experience, kids are welcome! Be sure to ask about life jackets for little ones, and bring some snacks to keep their energy up.

🍽️ Comfort On Board
💧 Bottled water included
🥪 Snacks available on board
🍻 Alcohol is allowed in moderation (no glass bottles or hard liquor)

📢 Book Now and Experience the Ultimate Offshore Adventure!
Don’t miss out on one of the best fishing experiences in Panama. The ocean is waiting

Buko Buko Sea Charters

Charter Operator

Buko Buko Sea Charters

 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks & Lunch)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Taboga (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $650 
Full Day Trip – Otoque & Taboga
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,050 
Full Day Trip – Taboga Fish&Fun
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,100 
Full Day Trip – Pearl Islands
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,350 
Full Day Trip–Mahi Mahi Secret Spot
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,350 
Extended Day Trip – Cocos & Pearls
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,850 

FAQs about Buko Buko Sea Charters

What are the trip rates for Buko Buko Sea Charters?

Buko Buko Sea Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $650 per group, additional US $20 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Taboga (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $45 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Otoque & Taboga (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $40 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Taboga Fish&Fun (8 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Pearl Islands (8 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip–Mahi Mahi Secret Spot (8 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - Extended Day Trip – Cocos & Pearls (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Buko Buko Sea Charters?

When you book a trip with Buko Buko Sea Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Buko Buko Sea Charters?

Trips booked with Buko Buko Sea Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Depends on the season)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
What types of fishing does Buko Buko Sea Charters offer?

Buko Buko Sea Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Buko Buko Sea Charters offer?

Buko Buko Sea Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Buko Buko Sea Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Buko Buko Sea Charters include:

  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Sierra Mackerel
  • Snapper (Cubera)

Your operator

Buko Buko Sea Charters

Panama City, Panamá

Member since February 2025

The Capt. of Buko Buko runs trips out of Panama City aboard a 25' Bertram 25 Center console. Keep your eyes peeled for Mahi Mahi, Groupers and Snappers as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Skipjack
Skipjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Sierra Mackerel
Sierra Mackerel
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
7 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1974
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Drift Fishing

Handline

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Multimedia System

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Depends on the season

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Snacks

Drinks

First Mate

Fishing License

Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Panama City right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)