Paradise Fishing Lodge - Panama
World-Class Saltwater and Inshore Sportfishing
Paradise Fishing Lodge is 50 miles from the famous Hannibal Bank, Montuosa Island, and more. The entire region is known to have some of the best saltwater sportfishing in the world. The Lodge is less than a one-hour drive from the international airport in David.
Fishing at Paradise Lodge
Strong underwater currents flow north along the west side of South America, up into the Gulf of Chiriquí. Cold, nutrient-rich water from the ocean floor is brought to the surface, supporting abundant microscopic life, which supports baitfish. These plentiful baitfish bring thriving game fish species to the area.
Offshore Species: Fish for giant yellowfin tuna and record-sized black or blue marlin. Marlin are available year-round, with peak fishing for blues from December to March and peak black marlin season from May - November. On occasion, offshore fishing can be rough. If it gets too choppy, there is always good fishing around the islands.
Inshore Season: Paradise Fishing Lodge offers anglers excellent inshore fishing for snook, 20-to 70-pound cubera snapper, pompano, huge roosterfish (15-to 80-pounds), mahi-mahi, and jacks flourish here. Anglers may retain some species of snapper, jacks, snook, dorado, wahoo, or tuna for the chef to prepare for dinner.
Hannibal Bank: The USS Hannibal discovered the world-famous, five-mile-long Hannibal Bank in the early 1900s. Plankton-rich currents sweep across the bank, carrying an enormous food supply, attracting spectacular numbers of tuna, black marlin, and blue marlin. Hannibal Bank is 50 miles from the Lodge, a one-hour and 45-minute boat ride. The Lodge fishes Hannibal Bank upon request and at no additional charge.
A Typical Fishing Day: Breakfast is at 6:00 a.m. At 6:30 a.m., you’re transported by side-by-side/UTV to the dock, less than a mile from the Lodge. The boats are stocked with lunch, drinks, and snacks. After fishing all day, you’ll return to the dock around 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. Appetizers are served upon your return to the Lodge. Dinner follows at 7:00 p.m.
Fishing Facts
Season: The Lodge is open year-round for great fishing, with peak fishing from November through August.
Marina: The Lodge's new marina (built in 2021) is the only full-service marina in the Gulf of Chiriqui. The marina accommodates up to 25 boats. The marina has shore power, Wi-Fi, and video surveillance.
Boats: Six 28-ft. with Yamaha 175 HP motors, 32-ft. Contender with Yamaha 250 HP motors, two 33-foot World Cats with Yamaha 300 HP motors, and a 31-ft. Bertram with an air-conditioned salon and twin Yanmar diesels, 315 HP. All boats have tuna tubes, live wells, T-tops, modern Garmin and Lowrance electronics, required safety gear, and bean bags for added comfort. Plus, lunch, snacks, and drinks onboard.
Guides: Experienced and professional local captains speak enough English to be understood.
Equipment: The Lodge provides top rods, reels, and poppers if desired.
A detailed packing list is included in our confirmation packet.
Fishing Licenses are not required in Panama.
Mahi-Mahi or Dorado, the common dolphinfish
Dorado, the Spanish name for this fish, means gold. Mahi-mahi, its Hawaiian name, means very strong. Once hooked, this beautifully-colored fish is fast and acrobatic.
Cubera Snapper - Intimidating
With their large teeth, these predatory fish can tackle large prey. Cubera snapper fishing is available year-round.
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing
Yellowfin tuna often travel in large schools. Yellowfin tuna are available year-round, with peak fishing from March to August.
Roosterfishing
The Lodge offers excellent inshore fishing with incredible variety. Trophy 50-pound-plus roosterfish. Roosterfish are available year-round.
Paradise Fishing Lodge
Paradise Fishing Lodge sits on 25 private acres on a high hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean with breathtaking 360-degree views.
Standard Bedroom at the Lodge
About the Lodge
The Lodge has nine air-conditioned guest rooms with comfortable beds and private bathrooms. All rooms have ocean views. A brand-new generator is in place in case of power outages. Free daily laundry service.
There's a large swimming pool, a swim-up bar, and up to 25 acres of beautiful grounds to explore. For added comfort and privacy, upgrade to a villa with five bedrooms and bathrooms and a private swimming pool.
Communications: The Lodge has complimentary high-speed Fiber Optic Wi-Fi. Cell phones work at the Lodge. The Lodge also has a phone for guests to use for free on a reasonable basis.
Swimming Pool Pavilion
Open Air Dining
Meals: The Lodge restaurant seats 28 guests, with open-air dining overlooking the ocean, plus a 55-inch screen TV and Apple TV so you can share your videos or pictures while dining. Hot, hearty breakfasts, a packed lunch on the boat, and pre-dinner appetizers such as sushi and chicken wings. Family-style three-course dinners. The Lodge serves gourmet coffee from the owner's private coffee plantation.
Alcohol: An afternoon open bar with beer, wine, and cocktails is included in the package. The open bar is open in the afternoon after the anglers return from fishing at two locations--the restaurant and the swim-up bar. In addition to standard non-alcoholic drinks, they have a wide variety of local and imported liquors, beer, and wine.
Getting to the Lodge:
There are two options for getting here.
1. You can fly to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. The Lodge is approximately a five-hour drive from the airport; this ground transfer is included in your package. Depending on your flight times, you may need to spend a night in Panama City. Many of the hotels run $90.00 - $180.00 per night. Airfare and hotel nights are not included in the package.
2. You can fly to the Enrique Malek International Airport in David and take a one-hour drive to the Lodge. Both ground transfer options are included in the angler package.
2023 USD Rates:
Double Occupancy Rooms
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing:
28 or 32 ft. Contender Packages:
2-anglers per boat $7,975.00 per person
3-anglers per boat $6,295.00 per person
4-anglers per boat $5,669.00 per person
6-nights and 5-days guided fishing:
2-anglers per boat $6,858.00 per person
3-anglers per boat $5,498.00 per person
4-anglers per boat $4,750.00 per person
5-nights and 4-days guided fishing:
2-anglers per boat $5,556.00 per person
3-anglers per boat $4,550.00 per person
4-anglers per boat $3,979.00 per person
4-nights and 3-days guided fishing:
2-anglers per boat $4,550.00 per person
3-anglers per boat $3,748.00 per person
4-anglers per boat $3,330.00 per person
3-nights and 2-days guided fishing:
2-anglers per boat $3,685.00 per person
3-anglers per boat $3,100.00 per person
4-anglers per boat $2,799.00 per person
Non-Angler Companion:
6-days and 7-nights stay $3,350.00 per person
5-days and 6-nights stay $2,880.00 per person
3, 4, and 5-night (non-angler packages)
do not include $225.00 ground tranfer fee.
4-days and 5-nights stay $2,334.00 per person
3-days and 4-nights stay $1,911.00 per person
2-days and 3-nights stay $1,548.00 per person
Upgrade to 31 ft. Bertram or 33 ft. World Cat. Please call for rates.
Upgrade to a 5-bedroom Villa.
Request an information packet for complete details.
Packages Include:
Roundtrip private and air-conditioned ground transfers between Panama City or the city of David and Paradise Fishing Lodge, lodging, all meals and beverages (including beers, wine, and local cocktails) at the Lodge, daily happy hour and appetizers served at the swim-up bar, Wi-Fi, guided fishing, use of sportfishing gear and lures, lunch, snacks, and drinks on the boats, and 7% Panama sales tax.
Packages Do Not Include:
Airfare--international and domestic flights between Panama City and David, Royal Saloon VIP Airport Service (approx. $60.00 per person), any hotel nights in Panama City if needed; meals and beverages en route to the Lodge, gratuities to your captains, mates, and lodge staff, live bait, frozen commercial-grade sardine, Global Rescue, travel insurance, and anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Non-Angler Sharing Room (2023):
Package Includes: Lodging, open bar, meals, and appetizers.
Does Not Include: A $225.00 ground transfer fee applies for the 3, 4, and 5-night packages for the roundtrip ground transfer from Panama City to the Lodge and and Panama sales tax. Otherwise, the exclusions are the same as the angler package.
Non-Angler Activities: Relax by the pool, explore the nearby white-sand beaches, or hike the spectacular grounds. You can also arrange to go horseback riding or snorkeling. In David, tour the Museum Of History and Culture Jose De Obaldia, shop, or take in a movie at the Mall Chiriqui.
About two hours from the Lodge, in the mountain town of Boquete, they have ATV tours, zip-lining, bird watching, and a coffee plantation tour.
