Bahia Solano Fishing - Colombia
Saltwater Sportfishing with Afloat's Anigua
Bahia Solano, located on the Colombian Pacific coast on the maritime border with Panama, is one of the few remaining unexplored areas in the world. The area offers excellent fishing conditions similar to those at Tropic Star Lodge in Panama but with less fishing pressure. Bahia Solano is remote, and, like Tropic Star, this emerging sportfishing destination can only be accessed by boat or plane. The area is bordered by several hundred miles of virgin jungle along the Pacific Ocean, with sandy beaches and rocky shorelines. The Lodge is open year-round with two peak seasons. You will need to organize a group of up to six anglers for this adventure.
2026 Hosted Week:
April 24 - May 1, 2026
Brad Staples hosts
Inshore Fishing - Multiple Species
Four anglers + host
5-nights and 4.5-days guided fishing
$3,800 per person
+ $200 Sustainable Development Fee
Anigua - Afloat - Colombia
Anigua Inshore Fishing
Year-Round Fishing - all prime species are residents, plus roosterfish, huge cuberas, snooks, and more.
The Inshore Season runs from March to June. Between March and July, the sardine migration from Panama (one of the largest sardine migrations in the world) creates a feeding frenzy. During this period, you can fish for Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Cubera Snapper, Tarpon, Roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, and more. During the inshore season, anglers often battle fish with the beautiful jungle backdrop and whale sharks eating below the boat, a unique setting.
Anigua Offshore Fishing
Offshore Season runs from October to January. The Perfect geographic location of Bahia Solano allows anglers access to prime bluewater in less than a 15-mile run. The Humboldt Current is known worldwide for holding the very best pegalic life. Huge schools of yellowfin tuna, black and blue marlin, Pacífic sailfish, wahoo, and mahi-mahi are abundant year-round, making it one of the most productive destinations in South America. Peak offshore season runs from October to January.
A short-run offshore takes you into the fangs of the Humboldt Current. They are looking for the sea currents that form 20 to 50 miles from the coasts of Bahia. The Humboldt Current passes through Bahia, heading north.
The main species are blue and black marlin, Pacific sailfish, big yellowfin tunas, and mahi-mahi. There are only a few places in the world where you can get a Grand Slam on the same day—blue marlin, black marlin, and sailfish.
The Fishing Program:
Boats: 38-foot sportfishing Bertram (the only one in Bahia Solano) is fully equipped with a live well, tuna tubes, and trolling equipment. Their 38 ft. Bertram twin cummings diesel inboard is loaded with first-class trolling Shimano gear and casting and jigging gear. The boat has top-of-the-line GPS to track down your trophies, a cabin with full A/C, a bathroom, a kitchen, and rooms with single beds for a nice rest right on the Pacific Ocean. The captain and deckhand are from the region and have over 20 years of experience.
Methods: Popping and jigging are popular methods, plus trolling and fly fishing.
Fishing Equipment: Trolling equipment and basic lures are provided, but you'll need to bring popper or spin lures. Single hooks are a requirement. Fly fishing equipment is not provided. The charter flight has a 33-pound baggage weight limit, so they recommend not bringing equipment. Please be aware that you must pay for any equipment you damage due to negligence.
Fishing License: A fishing license is currently not required in Colombia.
Typical Fishing Day:
6:00 a.m. You'll have breakfast at the Lodge.
6:30 a.m. You'll leave for fishing. They can leave earlier, depending on the group. The day can be a mix of offshore fishing in the morning and inshore fishing in the afternoon. Offshore fishing depends on what you want to target. The guides will have you try techniques like trolling lures or dead bait, live bait trolling, and bait and switch. If they spot a school of tuna, you'll change to popping and fly action for a while. The shoreline extends hundreds of miles for inshore fishing, offering excellent fly opportunities, popping and jigging, and live bait trolling.
Midday: You'll remain on the boat for lunch, enjoying regional food, snacks, wine, beer, and sodas.
About 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., You'll return to the Lodge. Dinners feature a variety of delicious regional dishes. You'll rest and enjoy drinks on the beach. If you would like to take a day off from fishing to explore birding, eco hikes, and ethnic communities, they can help you plan your day.
Your Trip Begins in Medellin, Colombia.
The first and last hotel nights are included in the package at one of the best hotels in Medellin, Colombia. The hotel is within walking distance of some of the city's best restaurants, cafes, and bars. (A single-occupancy room is an added fee of $95.00, paid at the front desk.) Medellin is the second-largest city in Colombia and one of the most developed cities for tourism in Latin America.
The Beach House:
The Comfortable Beach House has seven bedrooms with king, queen, or twin-sized beds and ensuite private bathrooms. The Lodge does not mix groups, so your group will have exclusive use of the Lodge. The house accommodates six anglers and six non-angler companions at a time. Free Wi-Fi, laundry, and housekeeping services are provided. A boat stays in front of the house for quick transfers to the fishing yacht.
Meals and Unlimited Beverages at the Lodge
Meals: Colorful and tasty cuisine features fresh fish, seafood, and the region's best flavors. Snacks, refreshments, fruit, and beers are on the boat and at the Beach House.
Alcohol: The package includes unlimited soft drinks, juices, beers, and red and white wine at the house. Beer is also available on the boat. The Lodge does not stock hard liquor.
Bedroom at the Beach House
Aerial View of the Beach House
Non-Angler Tours
Tour packages are available for birding, whale watching, whale shark snorkeling, marine turtle liberation, cultural activities... With around 1,876 species, Colombia has the largest bird diversity in the world. The country also has almost 70 endemic species, making it third for birdwatching in South America after Brazil and Peru.
Ensenada de Utria National Natural Park in the Bahia Solano area is one of the best bird-watching areas.
Getting To Bahia Solano:
1.) You'll fly to Medellin, Colombia (MDE). An Afloat representative will greet you at the international airport and transfer you to the hotel for your overnight stay. The hotel and ground transfers in Medellin are included in the package.
2.) In the morning, you'll take a 40-minute domestic flight to the airport in Bahia Solano, which has an asphalt runway. For this flight, the baggage weight per person is 33 pounds (checked baggage of 22 pounds and a carry-on of 11 pounds).
3.) Once you arrive in Bahia, you'll take a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride (three-wheeled open-air vehicle) from the airport to the tourist pier, then a 10-minute boat ride to the beach house. (Bahia is a small town with dirt roads and wooden shacks.)
The Package Includes the first and last hotel nights in Medellin and the domestic charter flight between Medellin and Bahia Solano.
2025 Rates
2025 USD Rates:
Season: The Lodge is open year-round.
Rates include two hotel nights (first and last) in Medellin.
The Lodge does not mix groups, so you will need to come up with your own group.
Rates do not include $200.00 Sustainable Development Fee
6-nights at Lodge and 5.5-days guided fishing
• 1-angler per boat $8,300.00 per person
• 2-anglers per boat $5,300.00 per person
• 3-anglers per boat $4,800.00 per person
• 4-anglers per boat $4,300.00 per person
• 5-anglers per boat $4,000.00 per person
5-nights at Lodge and 4.5-days guided fishing
• 1-angler per boat $7,300.00 per person
• 2-anglers per boat $4,800.00 per person
• 3-anglers per boat $4,300.00 per person
• 4-anglers per boat $3,800.00 per person
• 5-anglers per boat $3,400.00 per person
4-nights at Lodge and 3.5-days guided fishing
• 1-angler per boat $6,300.00 per person
• 2-anglers per boat $4,300.00 per person
• 3-anglers per boat $3,800.00 per person
• 4-anglers per boat $3,300.00 per person
• 5-anglers per boat $3,000.00 per person
3-night and 2.5-day packages are also available.
The Packages Include:
• First and last night's hotel stay at Hotel Diez in Medellin
• All required ground transfers in Medellin and Bahia Solano
• Roundtrip domestic flight between Medellin and Bahia Solano
• Tuk-tuk rides and boat transfers between the Bahia Solano Airport and the Lodge
• Lodging at the Beach House
• All meals and snacks at the Beach House
• Unlimited soft drinks/beer/wine at the house and beer on the boat
• Guided fishing on a 38-foot Bertram yacht
• Use of basic trolling equipment and basic lures
• Starlink Wi-Fi at the Beach House
• Laundry and housekeeping
• Travel Insurance in Colombia
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to Medellin, Colombia, and return• Single-occupancy hotel room at Hotel Diez in Medellin, if desired
• Meals and beverages in Medellin
• Popping and jigging gear
• Fly fishing gear
• Hard liquor
• Extra hotel nights
• Gratuities for the guides and staff
• Native Communities Fee, $200 p.p. and paid with the final deposit
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance outside Colombia
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Fishing with Larry Payment Options:
1.) Credit card (a 2.5% convenience fee applies)
2.) Check. Please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to Fishing with Larry P.O. Box 419 Columbus, MT 59019.
3.) Wire Transfer (Send money electronically – typically a $15 to $30 fee for domestic transfers and $45 - $50 for international transfers.)
Please email Toni at toni@fishingwithlarry.com for wire instructions.
AFLOAT ADVENTURES POLICIES:
A signed Waiver of Release and Liability Form is required for this adventure.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy: A deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the total price is required to confirm a package at any of our lodges operated by the company or its subsidiaries. This deposit must be made within 15 days of the reservation date. The deposits required to confirm fishing reservations are NON- REFUNDABLE, however, a name change is acceptable for an additional $100 USD fee; final payment is due 60 days before departure; if you don’t cancel the reservation before 60 days, it will be considered that the package is purchased and charged full price. Final payments are also nonrefundable. There is no refund for any unused portion of the land package. The lodges are not responsible for cancellations made due to weather conditions or force major events. Once you have made a reservation, it will be deemed that you have consented to our terms and conditions described in the “ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM," as well as to our cancellation policy detailed in this document.
Fishing with Larry and Afloat Adventures strongly recommend purchasing Global Rescue Insurance for this trip.
Click here for our Travel Insurance page.
Afloat Adventures' Travel Insurance Plan (included in the package):
Detailed Services - Latino Plus
Medical assistance for an accident - Dollar Amount $20,000
Age: Younger than 75
Medical assistance from disease/sickness - Dollar Amount $20,000
Chronic or pre-existing disease/sickness - Dollar Amount $20,000
Prescription medication - Included
Emergency dental assistance - $500
Return of patient to their home country - $20,000
Funeral transfer - $20,000
Hotel expenses for a relative during beneficiary’s hospitalization - $1,000
Transfer of a relative during beneficiary’s hospitalization - $1,000
Delayed luggage compensation - $300
Early return due to accident at the beneficiary’s home - $1,000
Compensation for the loss of luggage on a commercial airline - $1,000
Early return home due to the death of a relative - $1,000
Hotel expenses during convalescence/recovery from medical treatment - $1,000
Transfer of funds for legal guarantee/counsel - $3,000
Advice for the loss of docs or luggage - Included
Age limit - 75
Medical advice from a doctor via the telephone - Unlimited
Geographic coverage - Worldwide except the country of residence.
Fishing with Larry and Afloat Adventures strongly recommend purchasing Global Rescue Insurance for this trip.
Click here for our Travel Insurance page.
