Paradise Fishing Lodge
Sea Fishing Vacation in Panama
Trip Summary
| Destination | Panamanian coast in the Gulf of Chiriquí |
| Country | Panama |
| Season | Open all year round |
| Trip Type | Inshore and Deep Sea Fishing |
| Species | Dolphin, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Rainbow Runner, Wahoo, Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish and much more |
| Description | Top-class Lodge with excellent Blue Ocean and Inshore Fishing |
| Cost | from USD $2780 |
| Duration | 5 days fishing and 6 nights stay normally |
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Trip Introduction
Panama offers some of the best all around salt water fishing on the planet and provides visitors with many species of fish year round.
Paradise Lodge stands truly in a league of its own and sprawls out over twenty five acres, located on high grounds with breath-taking 360º views. If seeing is believing, when you arrive at the lodge (which really should be called a resort), you’ll instantly understand why it is called ‘Paradise’.
The Fishing
Fishing is great here year round. The dry season is from December to May, and in May it will start to rain, but mostly in the afternoons. We normally just get a good rain storm and it gets sunny again. September, October and the beginning of November can be a bit more rainy than the other months. In 12 years at the lodge, there has been not been one day loss of fishing due to the weather. Sometimes the offshore fishing can be rough but we can always find good fishing around the islands.
Although many clients bring a few of their own rods and reels and that is fine, they are not needed! There are all the top rods, reels and rigging needed to get the job done. We do understand that many people want to bring their own rods and lures to even do a little bit of experimenting and testing with their equipment. So if you want to put that drag on that new spinning reel to the test – bring it with you and hold on because we aim to put you on the “proving grounds”.
The lodge employs some of the best and most experienced professional captains around who have generations of local fishing experience that will be put to work for you! All of the captains and mates understand that they are fishing and working for you.
We do many types of fishing here, popping, jigging, fishing with live bait, chunk bait, slow troll live bait, troll plastics for Grouper, giant Cubera Snapper, Roosters or Amberjacks …….. The list goes on and on. We have many options with many different species of fish to try for. There are plenty of islands in the area and lots of rock structures to fish and offshore we have the famous Hannibal Bank and Montosa Island to fish for big Marlin , Tuna and Sailfish.
Below is a season chart to serve as a general guideline–timeline for in season species. Every year is different and the weather on any given month/year will always be a factor, but this will help if you are looking for windows of oppotunity for particular species.
The Accommodation
The fishing lodge stands truly in a league of its own and sprawls out over twenty five acres, located on high grounds with breath-taking 360º views. If seeing is believing, when you arrive at the lodge (which really should be called a resort), you’ll instantly understand why it is called ‘Paradise’.
The lodge has eight rooms and will hold 17 people. Many people that have come to fish at the lodge come back with their entire family on vacation for the surroundings alone and forget the fishing! But if you are here for the fishing you will be doing it in grand style and comfort with beautiful clean private air-conditioned cottages, large pool, swim-up bar, huge hot tub, SPACIOUS grounds, the list goes on and on…
Travel Plan
Day 1: Depending on flight times you may need to spend a night in a hotel in Panama City. The lodge is a five hour drive from Panama City, so if your flight gets in late or departs too early on your return, you may choose to spend a night or two in Panama City.
Day 2: TOUR STARTS – Pick-up and transfer to the lodge and get settled in.
Day 3-7: Five days fishing.
Day 8: Return back to Panama City and if needed, overnight in hotel (not included). Transfer to airport same day or next day – TOUR ENDS.
What Does it Cost?
| DURATION | 5 days fishing and 6 nights stay normally |
| COST | from USD $2780 |
| OCCUPANCY | Cost based on Double Occupancy |
| INCLUDED | Included in the package price is transport to and from Panama City to the lodge, all food and beverages with open bar served in our swim-up pool bar, room tax. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Transfers from Panama City Airport to hotel, any overnight stays other than included in package, medications, tips/gratuities to your Captain, mate and lodge staff, travel and health insurance, Panamanian taxes and lay days in Panama City. |
| TRIP NOTES | Cost Examples: Per angler based on double occupancy 6 days fishing and 7 nights stay: 5 days fishing and 6 nights stay: 4 days fishing and 5 nights stay: * Prices are stated as a guide and may be subject to currency and seasonal variations. Please enquire for exact prices for the dates you are interested in. Terms of Payment: 50% on reservation, 50% within 120 days of the trip start. (50% refunds on cancellations available with 120 days or more notice before the booking date. Within 120 days no deposits will be refunded). Royal Saloon Airport service: This is a VIP service at the airport in Panama City. They will meet clients at the plane and take them to a private lounge where they can relax and have a few drinks while they get the passport and immigration paperwork done. They will also collect the luggage and take our clients to their chosen hotel. This service is @ USD $60 per person. We would also be happy to help you make this reservation. Fuel surcharge: With the volatile fuel prices lately we have to make our customers aware of our new policy. We base our fuel costs in our packages at $ 4.00/gal. In the event of an increase in fuel costs over $ 4.00/gal we will notify you via email two weeks prior to your trip of any additional cost. Our centre console boats use approximately 100 gallons of fuel per day. We are sorry to have to implement this surcharge, but is the only way to keep the lodge running with top quality boats, gear and staff. |
