Charter Operator
Panamafishingtrip

Member since February 2020 Gamboa, Panama
Background
An avid angler his whole life, Capt. Rene Him decided that he'd love to share his passion with as many people as possible, and opened his own charter business with many years of experience, he loves taking people , teaching them and sharing fishing experience.
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Gamboa, Panamรก
Background
An avid angler his whole life, Capt. Rene Him decided that he'd love to share his passion with as many people as possible, and opened his own charter business with many years of experience, he loves taking people , teaching them and sharing fishing experience.
Techniques
popper
Anglers Choice
268
Reviews
66
Fishing Reports
Verified

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Panama Fishing Trip

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(249 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gamboa
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $325

Panama Fishing Trip 2

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(19 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gamboa
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 268 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
99%
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Scott S.
Beaufort, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Rene

VERIFIED   5.5 HOURS FISHING AM GATUNLAKE on October 24, 2021
I would highly recommend this charter. Capt Rene and his attention to detail is outstanding. From the boat to the gear and...
Scott S. recommends Panama Fishing Trip
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Sean Y.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Peacock Bass

VERIFIED   8 HOURS FULLDAY GATUNLAKE PM on February 25, 2024
Caught tons of small peacock bass. The species in Panama Canal do not get very large but still fun to catch.
Sean Y. recommends Panama Fishing Trip
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Benjamin H.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hr trip w Rene in gamboa

VERIFIED   5.5 HOURS FISHING AM GATUNLAKE on December 24, 2022
We caught a bunch of peacock including a couple of big ones and a monster snook - great times
Benjamin H. recommends Panama Fishing Trip
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David S.
Panama City, Panama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hours trip

VERIFIED   4 HOURS TRIP PM GATUN LAKE on August 22, 2022
Nice trip on the river! Various fishing mรฉthode, good equipment. Environnement exceptionnel
David S. recommends Panama Fishing Trip
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Ludovic A.
Panama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Rene

VERIFIED   5.5 HOURS FISHING AM GATUNLAKE on July 30, 2022
Great day on Gatun Lake! Beautiful spots and many (big) fishes! The Captain knows where the fishes are!
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