Wow just awesome everything delivered as promised,  Everything on time, and highly recommended.  Fished with fly, spinner, and live bait available if wanted.  We literally caught hundreds of fish in 2 half days.  Peacock bass with some trophy fish on fly and spinner.  Snook and jacks on fly rod and spinner lures.  Had schools of Tarpon rolling.  Gerardo is a skilled fisherman who knows the water and area like the back of his hand. You will find him likeable and friendly.  The boat was docked at the beautiful Gamboa Rainforest lodge, and it was comfortable, clean, and organized.  It is set up for fishing only and not a ponga tourist boat like many guides use there.  I can not express how happy we were with every aspect of the trip.  There are absolutely no negative comments.  Experienced fishermen will be more than satisfied, as well as opportunities for families and novices.  Gerardo will patiently teach you how to fish these waters and is ecstatic to witness your successes.  I have been on many fishing expeditions on Gatun as well as other locations, and nothing compares.  The best trip of 65 years being a fisherman.  If I have left something out it can only be positive.  Book without trepidation with very reasonable rates.

Our fishing trip near Gamboa in Panama was absolutely unforgettable! We had an incredible day on the water, reeling in a bunch of vibrant, hard-fighting peacock bass that made for nonstop action and excitement. The lake itself was stunning, with calm waters and beautiful surroundings that added to the experience. What really made the trip stand out was Captain Gerardo—he was exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and clearly passionate about fishing. He knew exactly where to go and what techniques to use, ensuring we had a successful and enjoyable outing. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better day of fishing!

Our captain/fishing guide went out of his way to make our visit in Panama memorable. We came on a cruise ship so our time was limited and did not fit their normal fishing schedule. Gerardo, our guide, transported us in his own car from the cruise ship to Gatun lake. He completely adjusted his schedule to fit ours. We really enjoyed fishing in a remote area of the lake and even during midday, in a rain storm, we caught the peacock bass that we came to see. We also got to see 3 species of monkeys on the way. We were deep in the Panama rain forest and heard the eery sounds of howler monkeys while we were fishing. It was a great day with Gerardo.

My husband caught a 4 pound peacock bass, which he could not be happier about. I fished a little but really enjoyed the beautiful scenery, seeing and hearing monkeys, and the quiet as Gerardo goes to his own place not where all the other tours go.  I found 3 very comparable options through this site and had my husband look through. He chose Gerardo because of his boat and high end equipment offered for fishing. I highly recommend

Having been on many fishing charters, I can say that Gatun Sportfishing provides one of the most impressive and entertaining trips that you will find anywhere.  We have used Gatun twice now, and won’t consider using anyone else when we return for our next adventure.  The attention to detail and customer service is amazing.  The fishing is always excellent and you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable and unique experience.