Panama City to Santa Catalina 5-Day Liveaboard
Shared Trip
Offshore Fishing
Fiveday liveaboard spearfishing adventure through Panama's pristine watersAllinclusive package covers meals, drinks, and professional fishing equipmentPrivate charter explores Las Perlas Islands and Santa Catalina coastline
Picture this: five solid days of fishing some of Panama's most productive waters, with nothing but blue horizon and your next big catch on your mind. This liveaboard adventure runs from Panama City's Amador Marina all the way to Santa Catalina, hitting every honey hole worth dropping a line along the way. You'll cruise through the famous Las Perlas Islands, work the waters around Punta Mama and Combutal, and fish the legendary spots near Frailes Island and Isla Cebaco. Weather and conditions dictate exactly where we'll spend our time, but that's half the magic – we go where the fish are biting. With just one angler on board, you get the captain's full attention and can fish at your own pace without worrying about anyone else's agenda.
This isn't your typical day trip – we're talking about a proper fishing expedition where you live, breathe, and dream fish for five straight days. The boat becomes your floating basecamp as we island-hop through Panama's Pacific coast, targeting different structures and depths based on what's running hot. Mornings usually start before dawn with coffee and the sound of lines hitting the water, while evenings wind down with cold drinks and stories about the day's action. The all-inclusive setup means you don't need to worry about anything except which lure to tie on next. Meals, drinks, and even some alcohol are covered, plus all the tackle and gear you'll need. Since it's just you on board, the captain can adjust the fishing style to match what you're most excited about – whether that's trolling for pelagics, bottom fishing structure, or trying your hand at spearfishing in the crystal-clear shallows.
The beauty of a multi-day trip like this is you can cover serious ground and try different techniques as we move between spots. We'll be rigged for everything from high-speed trolling in the blue water to precision bottom fishing around rocky outcrops and reef edges. The boat comes loaded with conventional reels, spinning gear, and all the terminal tackle you could want. Trolling spreads work magic in the deeper water between islands, especially when we're running from spot to spot. Once we're anchored up on structure, it's all about reading the bottom and putting baits where the fish are holding. The spearfishing element adds another dimension – when conditions are right and the water's gin-clear, there's nothing quite like getting in there and hunting fish on their own turf. All the spearfishing gear is provided, from guns to wetsuits, so you can focus on perfecting your technique rather than hauling equipment.
Panama's Pacific waters are absolutely loaded with game fish, and this route puts you right in the heart of the action. Roosterfish are the crown jewel here – these prehistoric-looking fighters with their dramatic dorsal fins are pure adrenaline when they're running hot. They love the rocky points and beach breaks we'll be fishing, especially early morning and late afternoon. Expect anything from 20-pounders to absolute monsters pushing 60 pounds or more. Yellowfin tuna cruise these waters year-round, and when you hook into a 40-pound yellowfin in open water, you'll understand why anglers travel from around the world to fish Panama. They're fast, strong, and absolutely delicious on the dinner table.
Dorado are another customer favorite, especially the bigger bulls that patrol the current lines and floating debris. These fish are pure gold when they're lit up and fighting, jumping clear out of the water and putting on a show you'll never forget. They're also some of the best eating fish in the ocean. Snappers dominate the bottom around the islands and rocky structure – mutton snappers, cubera snappers, and several other species that pile up on the deeper reefs. Some of these snappers get absolutely massive, with cuberas pushing triple digits if you're lucky enough to find the right spot. Groupers are another bottom dweller that makes every drop worthwhile, from smaller species perfect for dinner to goliath groupers that'll test your tackle and your patience.
Five days of world-class fishing in Panama's most productive waters, with personalized attention and everything taken care of for you – that's exactly what serious anglers are looking for. This liveaboard experience gives you access to remote fishing grounds that day boats simply can't reach, plus the flexibility to follow the bite wherever it takes us. Whether you're after that bucket-list roosterfish, want to tangle with some serious tuna, or just love the idea of waking up in a new fishing spot every morning, this trip delivers. The single-angler capacity means no crowds, no rush, and fishing exactly how you want to fish. Don't let this opportunity slip by – spots on quality liveaboard charters like this fill up fast, especially during peak season when the fishing is absolutely on fire.
Your fishing platform for this 5-day Panama adventure is a USCG-inspected 22' Center Console Eduardono-Style Panga, purpose-built for serious anglers. The 70HP Yamaha pushes her at a steady 18-knot cruise, getting you to prime fishing grounds from Panama City through Las Perlas Islands, Punta Mama, and out to Santa Catalina efficiently. She's rigged with Garmin GPS/Fishfinder to locate structure and baitfish, VHF radio for safety, and speargun racks for those targeting pelagics. The center console design gives you 360-degree fishing access and easy movement around the boat when fighting fish. JL Audio keeps spirits up during longer runs between spots. Built tough for Pacific waters, this panga handles the swells around Frailes Island and Isla Cebaco while providing a stable platform for casting, trolling, or working the depths. Perfect for solo anglers wanting personalized attention to technique and local hotspots.
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