Coiba Fishing Charter: Private Sport Fishing in Coiba from $1,500 per Boat
$1,500 per boat · up to 4 anglersScreaming Reels in the Open Pacific
Coiba sits where deep water meets reefs and islands, and the bait and the predators know it. One minute you are trolling past a rocky point in the morning light, the next the rod bends double and somebody yells “fish on!”. Your captain reads the birds, the currents and the color of the water, and moves the boat until the action starts. Anyone on board can fish: besides the skipper, a fishing mate rigs the lines, coaches beginners and gets the fish to the boat.
Yellowfin Tuna
Fast, deep and stubborn. When a school is feeding under the birds, the whole boat goes quiet, then every reel screams at once.
Wahoo
One of the fastest fish in the ocean. The first run can strip line faster than you can think.
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi)
Jumps, colors and acrobatics around floating logs and weed lines. Pure fun for first-timers and veterans alike.
Snapper, Roosterfish and Amberjack
Near the rocks and the islands, the fight turns into a tug of war: pull hard before it reaches the structure.
Two Ways to Fish Coiba
Coiba · $1,500 per boat
The classic day: points, seamounts and islands across the park, with the route chosen by the season and the latest reports. Tuna, wahoo, dorado and snapper are the usual targets.
Jicarita & Jicaron · $1,700 per boat
The far south of the park, open to the full Pacific. A longer run that often becomes the best fishing day of the trip, with a real chance at bigger fish, marlin included.
What’s Included
Included
- Private boat for up to 4 anglers
- Captain and fishing mate
- Full fishing tackle and lures
- Ice and water
- Accident insurance
- Your sport fishing licence (see below)
Not included
- Food and snacks: bring your own, or order a $10 wrap
- Live bait, bought on the way
- Coiba National Park entrance fee (paid to MiAmbiente)
- Tips, which are up to you
Fishing Licence: Already Covered
Everyone who fishes in Panama needs a sport fishing licence, unless they fish with an authorized company like us. Our captains’ tourism licence covers the temporary licences of our guests, so you don’t have to do any paperwork.
We Release Most of What We Catch
We practice sustainable sport fishing: we keep a fish for dinner when it makes sense, release most of the catch and release every threatened species. Coiba is a national park, and we want its fish to be here next season, and the one after that.
Plan Your Day
- Departure: from the Club Náutico de Veraguas in El Bongo (map ↗) or from Santa Catalina (map ↗). We agree on the start time with you, usually at first light.
- Bring: your own food and drinks (the fishing grounds are far from any store), sunscreen and clothes that protect you from the sun and the rain. Our checklist of what to bring to Coiba covers the rest.
- Getting there: road, bus and charter flight options in how to get to Coiba.
- Non-anglers in the group? Our private Coiba Island tour is built for snorkeling and beaches.
Who Runs This Tour
Travel Coiba is a brand of Pacific Adventure Tours, Inc., a Panamanian tour operator licensed by the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP registry 0520-22051) and based at the Club Náutico de Veraguas in El Bongo. Pacific’s captains and guides have been exploring Coiba and the Veraguas coast for more than 15 years, and they run every Travel Coiba trip: same team, same boats, same park permits.
Travel Coiba is simply the easiest way to book Coiba with them. This exact trip also appears on Pacific’s own website.
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Tell us your date and group size and we confirm availability the same day.
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How much is a fishing charter in Coiba?
$1,500 per boat for a day of fishing in Coiba, or $1,700 per boat to Jicarita and Jicaron. Up to 4 anglers per boat.
Do I need a fishing licence to fish in Coiba?
Everyone who fishes in Panama needs a sport fishing licence unless they fish with an authorized company. Our captains’ tourism licence covers your temporary licence, so you don’t do any paperwork.
What fish can you catch in Coiba?
Yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dorado (mahi-mahi), snapper, roosterfish and amberjack. Around Jicarita and Jicaron, marlin is also possible.
How long is the fishing trip?
Between 6 and 8 hours, depending on the weather. The start time is agreed with you.
What is included in the Coiba fishing charter?
The captain, a fishing mate, full tackle and lures, ice, water and accident insurance. Food, live bait, tips and the MiAmbiente park fee are not included.
Do you keep the fish?
We release most of the catch and every threatened species. When it makes sense, we keep a fish for dinner.
Travel Coiba is a brand of Pacific Adventure Tours, Inc., licensed tour operator (ATP 0520-22051), El Bongo, Veraguas, Panama.