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
5.5h fishing trip for 4 people
Snacks drinks and lunch
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
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
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
5.5 hours fishing for 2 person
Lunch, drinks and snacks
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely Worth It!
Gavin D,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trip feel effortless and exciting. We got to try several different styles of fishing, which kept things engaging the whole time. We successfully caught both peacock bass and snook! What really made this trip unforgettable, though, was the setting. At one point, we took a detour to explore and saw monkeys, toucans, and crocodiles up close! Fishing while surrounded by the sounds of howler monkeys and toucans felt completely surreal. Like something out of a documentary. This was easily one of the highlights of my time in Panama. I’d recommend this experience to anyone, whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for something unique. I would absolutely come back and do it again.
Peacock bass galore and a tarpon!
Mark M,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time! Targeted a number of different species and had success every time. Rene was a fantastic guide/host, very knowledgeable and quick with a smile. Very much let us pick what we wanted to target. The equipment was very quality gear. He arranged transportation and that was well organized and excellent service at a reasonable rate.
I don't know what the...
Elliott F,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I don't know what the best part of the trip was...hard choice between the scenery, the fish and the guide! Guide was AWESOME! Highly recommend to anyone. 10/10
Great Day on the Water!!
Zenettra L,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day fishing with Captain Carlos. He kept us on fish throughout the trip and even took photos of our catch. My friend was a first time angler and Captain Carlos was patient with instructions and helped her every step of the way. She ended up with the catch of the day. Highly recommend and we will definitely fish with Fishing Panama again.
We’d heard great things...
Lynda N,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We’d heard great things about fishing with Rene, and they were all true: our morning combined everything about the wildlife and the beauty of Panama, along with a great day of fishing. From Peacock Bass to an Orange Oscar to a 9.5-lb. snook, we fished what seemed like untouched wilderness to the Panama Canal, passing monkeys, iguanas, an alligator, and a capybara. And Rene was the perfect guide, narrator, and host. We can see why he got so many five-star reviews, and now he has another. This is a trip you definitely want to book.
We got there and it was easy to find and communication was great. Went to several locations and caught plenty of fish
Alexander M,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got there and had an easy time finding the location and communication with them was great. We went to a variety of locations around Gatineau lake and caught plenty of fish
Great fishing in Gatun Lake!
murray l,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was terrific! We paid a little extra to be picked up at our Casco Viejo hotel. It was a comfortable ride of about 45 minutes to Gamboa where we met Rene, our captain and guide for our two person fishing trip. He has a nice and quick fishing boat that has available cover. He knew exactly where to go to in Gatun Lake to have success with fishing. We immediately caught quite a few bass and an occasional Oscar. Catch and release, of course. Rene was very patient and a great guide! On the way back, he also took us to an area where we were able to see some monkeys. This was a totally enjoyable trip that I would do again. Rene was kind enough to send us high quality photos and a video of our trip. I highly recommend Rene and this trip!
Absolutely awesome fishing trip!
Christin T,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Rene was absolutely an amazing captain. We left early and did a 5.5 hr trip and caught several fish and seen monkeys, birds, and iguanas. Speaks great English and easy to understand. Being in the canal an right next to the ships was a pretty cool experience!
Great Day on the Water
Craig J,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Rene. As an experienced fisherman, the quality of his rods, reels, and plugs exceeded my expectations. I brought fly tackle and found a 7 weight rod with a tropical 15’ intermediate tip to be ideal. A selection of clousers and other mangrove/peacock patterns will have you covered. We chose to have a late lunch in Panama City after our day at Rene’s suggestion. The food was fantastic. I would highly recommend the Chinese Seafood Restaurant if this option is presented to you.
10 out of 10
Douglas J,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience! Our captain knew where all the fish were and was an excellent teacher. He is very skilled and knowledgeable and made it a great trip! We also enjoyed being able to go in the Panama Canal alongside huge ships and seeing wildlife, including monkeys.
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