Private Tour
Private Fishing in the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
If you are a sports fisherman and a lover of fishing is your activity, I have been a fisherman all my life, very passionate, the best views and hundreds of scenarios to fish, along with more than 1000 different types of baits, will make it a day unforgettable in the waters of the second largest artificial lake in the world that crosses the great Panama Canal.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We are in the second largest artificial lake in the world where species from the Pacific and Atlantic enter giving us more than 10 different species of fish and the best fishing scene in the Panama Canal, next to the big ships.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
sandwich
energy drinks
snacks
Transportation Additional cost
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
5.5 hours fishing for 2 person
Lunch, drinks and snacks
5:30 fishing trip for 3 people
Duration: 5 hours: 5:30 a.m.
snacks and drinks
transport and extra persons: If you will need transportation you will have an additional cost and additional person too max 4 per boat
3 hours fishing for 3 people
Duration: 3 hours
snacks and drinks: waters, soda, beers, gatorade, juice
transport and extra persons: If you will need transportation you will have an additional cost and additional person too max 4 per boat
3 hours fishing for 2 person
Drinks and snacks
Canal wild life tour
Duration: 2 hours
Water, soda, beer, snack
Panama canal: We will be in the middle of the Panama canal, look around island wild life, monkey, crocs
car
Transport and extra person: If you will need transportation you will have an additional cost and additional person too max 4 per boat
3hrs fishing trip for 4 people
Duration: 3 hours
Snacks, drinks
5.5h fishing trip for 4 people
Snacks drinks and lunch
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular.......
Amilcar S,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Spectacular... René has a lot of experience, is very attentive and patient and knows very well the best places to find the fish!!!
Great Day!!
Jennifer H,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day! Very accommodating to people at all skill levels. We caught a lot of fish plus saw a monkey and a sloth! Communication was great and they were easy to work with. Would highly recommend!
Outstanding experience!!
Shanna P,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I took our two kids fishing with Rene for over 5 hours- and none of us had ever fished before!! My son caught 12 fish! And my daughter caught so many different types of fish- they were both so happy. Yeah It was honestly one of the most fun days of our entire trip (and we’ve had some pretty great days)! Rene was absolutely outstanding as a trip leader- and I highly recommend this trip!
Great Experience!
messersamantha,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I don’t have enough good things to say. Rene was a wonderful fisherman and a great teacher for those that are novices. We caught many fish, which we never would have been able to do without him. I went with my two children and he made sure they were successful. I highly recommend. It was a highlight of our trip to Panama.
The whole experience was...
Chad C,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was amazing. Renee was a great captain and was able to get us in spots to catch fish. I would highly recommend this trip.
Simply amazing. We caught...
Christian W,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Simply amazing. We caught fish using lures, live bait, and trolling. Very knowledgeable. We’re coming back
Highly recommend!
Chad T,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an absolute blast! Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone. The guide is knowledgeable, friendly and makes you feel like family. 10/10!
Excelent trip
rafaelsL3173WL,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son love it. He was the first one to catch a fish and the one who most catches fish. We will be repeating this trip. Although at the end it rains, it was a great experience.
Best fishing trip!!!
Matthew N,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was hands-down one of the most fun experiences I’ve had in Panama! From start to finish, the trip was incredible. Our boat captain was not only super knowledgeable and friendly—he even brought us breakfast! Total legend. We caught somewhere between 25 to 50 fish (we lost count because it was nonstop action!). The variety and excitement were amazing. On top of the fishing, we got to see monkeys swinging through the trees and massive ships passing through the Canal—it was the perfect mix of nature and engineering marvels. If you’re thinking about booking a fishing trip in Panama, do it—and try to get this captain. He made the whole experience effortless, relaxing, and unforgettable.
Great time fishing
Graham L,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. Took the wife and 4 year old son and had a blast. We caught 50+ peacock bass and a few snook. Highly recommend fishing with these guys. Will be coming back.
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