Charter Operator
Panama GEM Charters

Member since February 2014 Panama City, Panama
Background
Panama GEM Charters is a premier charter operator focusing on all the marine services but with a big emphasis on fishing charters. Onboard you will find an experienced crew, top of the line fishing gear targeting all species and fishing techniques based on the season. No matter how skilled you are, you will enjoy Panama Gem's top quality service with bilingual crews, all beverages and snacks, and a top quality experience every time.

Hey, we're Panama GEM Charters

Panama City, Panamรก
Background
Panama GEM Charters is a premier charter operator focusing on all the marine services but with a big emphasis on fishing charters. Onboard you will find an experienced crew, top of the line fishing gear targeting all species and fishing techniques based on the season. No matter how skilled you are, you will enjoy Panama Gem's top quality service with bilingual crews, all beverages and snacks, and a top quality experience every time.
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
Miguel B.
Captain
Eddie C.
Captain
Oscar C.
Captain
Moisรฉs C.
First mate
Joel F.
First mate
Josรฉ Q.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(138 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $750
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,500
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(7 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City
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Trips from US $1,100

Fishing Reports

The 2024 first trimester has been one fo
The 2024 first trimester has been one fo
Mar 7, 2024 Panama City
As biologists have reported, we have fenรณmeno del niรฑo, for fishing this has brought lots of surprises for example: - species that normally are gone when the water gets colder have actually stayed around, for example mahi mahi and wahoo which were not normally seen back until june, when the rain starts. However they have stayed all year bitting our lines - seas that are known for getting choppy due to the north trade winds that create winter. This year as you have noticed snow fall hasnt been that strong, that means in our tropical weathers patters winds are not hitting that hard there seas have been quite calm. This means a comfortable cruise and for fishing it's easier to spot bait balls and any surface fishing activity - a great plus! Whales have stayed in the area, therefore as you fish feel free to enjoy this magical event of nature On the traditional side of the season, the common species for this days have been bottom species: red snapped, grouper and amberjack have been top catches. We have been using trolling, live bait (shrimp or minnows) and jiggs to target them. Within the tuna family theres a very looked after and exotic specie of tuna bitting our lines and this is Albacore Tuna. Beside being a short term specie its delicious! So count on the crew fileting your catch for great sashimi on board Even though on some parts of the atlantic like south east coast of the USA amberjack is seen as a specie with parasites, we on the other hand fish the Pacific ocean of Panama where theres zero parasites on these species! And are known for their delicious flavor. Are you ready to go fishing?
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (307)
Great Fishing Trip
Big Dolphin catch.
Big Dolphin catch.
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Angler rating
139
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
82%
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Rob H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (morning session) on March 15, 2025
This trip was so much better than our last fishing experience in Panama.ย  The crew was professional, the boat was clean,ย ...
Rob H. recommends Panama GEM Charters โ€“ 27โ€™ Proline
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Mark S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Another great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Taboga Island on July 18, 2024
This was our second super fun day out on the water with Capt Miguel and Moses.ย  Our first day was a 10-hour charter focused...
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Keith F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day at the Pearl Islands

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Pearl Islands Combo on December 28, 2024
We had a wonderful experience fishing, snorkeling and visiting the Pearl Islands. It was an amazing trip. Captain Miguel and...
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Matthew R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish werenโ€™t the only thing we catch, great vibes were hooked as well!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (morning session) on March 13, 2025
Booked the half day trip on the 27โ€™ ft. The owner of the charter met us right on time at the docks. We met our crew who were...
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Cory S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best trip we have ever taken

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Pearl Islands Combo on August 31, 2024
My wife and I have taken fishing trips all over the world and this one was by far the best trip. The crew was amazing and made...
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