Panama Canal Fishing: Lake Fishing Adventure

If you’re a sports fisherman and fishing is your passion, I’ve been a lifelong, dedicated fisherman. With the best views and countless fishing spots, along with over 1,000 different types of baits, it will be an unforgettable day on the waters of the world’s second-largest artificial lake, which spans the great Panama Canal.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gamboa Rainforest Reserve - Located by the second largest artificial lake globally, this spot attracts species from both the Pacific and Atlantic, offering over 10 different fish species and the finest fishing experience in the Panama Canal, right beside the massive ships.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Sandwich
  • Energy drinks
What's Not Included
  • Transportation Additional cost
Location
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Goethals Boulevard
Gamboa, Tarpon Club Marine will be the starting point
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Terry_w
Sep 9, 2026
One Awesome Fishing Excursion - Overall excellent experience. Transport was on time and smooth. The guides answered all questions and asked about the type of fish I wanted to catch. In which I caught plenty. Also they offered plenty of drinks and snacks. 5 stars.
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Joseraphaelcruz
Aug 24, 2026
Awesome experience, will be doing this again. - Such an awesome experience. We caught a lot of peacock bass saw monkeys, they got us some chicken wraps and refreshments, made sure we well taken care of. Roberto and Oriole are the best. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Book it. -Jose/Analisse
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Freedom687100
Aug 16, 2026
Lake fishing day - This was a great day of fishing for father and son (16). Robert picked us up at our hotel, with fresh coffee in the car for the drive. Captain Carlos and Robert really looked after us on the water. We even got close up with the white face and titi monkeys. Also caught (and released) a small alligator. Couldn’t recommend this more.
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Steven_h
Aug 1, 2026
Amazing! Robert and... - Amazing! Robert and Carlos were wonderful. Boat ride through the Panama Canal right next to the large ships passing through. They found great spots to catch peacock bass, Oscar fish and tiger fish. My husband, kids (13 and 9) and I all caught a handful of fish throughout the trip. Robert and Carlos were very attentive and great with the kids as we were fishing, helping us put bait back on, fixing lines, telling us where to cast, etc. Then they took us to the different islands to see the different species of monkeys. They were even able to get them down from the trees so we could feed them. Kids said it was their best adventure yet!
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Seth_g
Jul 1, 2026
Fun Afternoon with really nice and experienced folks - Robert picked us up at our hotel in the old part of the city which saved us a huge amount of time trying to organize our own transportation. While we're were driving the 40 minutes to the boat he told us lots of cool stuff about the area and the canal. The boat has a canopy for sun protection but once you start fishing they take it down for maximum reach of fish all around the boat. Remember to bring hats and sunscreen. The captain and Robert took us to see a few different types of monkeys each on their own island, which was super fun! We then drove out to some spots where the captain knew there would be fish and we all caught at least 1. The captain has a real gift for knowing where the fish are and for casting just right to get them when he spots them so it was pretty awesome catching so many. I think the experience was very reasonably priced and well worth it! The boat was relaxing when we weren't fishing which made the experience all the more better. After it was all over, not only did Robert drive us back to our hotel, we had an urgent need to print some important documents and Robert knew exactly where to go and we got what we needed which really helped us a huge amount. These guys are the real deal, super nice and chill.
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Ryan_c
Jun 14, 2026
We caught a ton of fish. 4 different species all in the canal that’s was cool. - Top 5 guide I ever had. I do a lot of fishing. Even though Im an experienced angler. Rene was still able to teach me something new. Best part about Rene he understood the value of the customer. As soon as he hooked up he was ready to give the pole away. He help my father-in-law a lot. That was very important to me. Since he is not an experienced angler. Rene also kept us hydrated with plenty of snacks. Rene is also super friendly and spoke English. Which was cool because I’m from the USA. It made the trip a bit easier. I highly recommend Rene as your guide. I will be using him again when I go back next year.
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V3687wsmarkh
May 21, 2026
Great fishing on Panama Canal and Lake Gatun - Great day fishing with Carlos and Roberto! Carlos had us on Peacock Bass throughout and we saw good action on fly and spinning rods. As a bonus, we got to drop in and mix it up with the monkeys!
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Colleen_a
May 19, 2026
Carlos and Roberto... - Carlos and Roberto provided an excellent memorable fishing experience. We saw monkeys and alligators along with catching many fish. Panama Fishing Trips were excellent communicators making setting up the trip details very easy. They have very nice boats and quality fishing gear. Best experience in Panama! Thank you!
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Lucas_d
Apr 26, 2026
Carlos and Roberto were... - Carlos and Roberto were great and nice. We caught a lot of peacock bass and to end the trip I caught a massive snook. Best fishing experience Ive ever had.
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Gavin_d
Apr 6, 2026
Absolutely Worth It! - Absolutely 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.
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From $250 (Per Boat)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).