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 Propiedad de Paradise Lodge 

Ground zero to Panama's World Class offshore and inshore saltwater fishery. Our exotic sport fishing lodge is located 12-miles off the southern coast of Panama, inside the isolated tropical sanctuary of Chiriqui National Marine Park, on Isla Paridas. We are unique because we are in the heart of the Gulf of Chiriqui and only miles away from the famed fishing grounds of the Hannibal Bank and Isla Montuosa. The nutrient rich waters here are the year long home to the majestic Black Marlin, powerful Yellowfin Tuna, aggressive Roosterfish, huge Cubera Snapper, and a variety of more than twenty other prized game fish.

Other hot spots such as Isla Coiba, Islas Secas, and Islas Ladrones Hannibal Bank are also all within reach of our island lodge. The choice is yours to fish inshore, near the lodge, or venture out to blue water. Our veteran captains will work with you to customize your Panama fishing experience. Whether you like Jigging, Popping, Kite fishing, Trolling plastics, or Live baiting we will customize your trip to suit your desires. And rest assured that our meticulously maintained vessels are equipped with the finest in today’s tackle and equipment.

When you return from your day on the water……relax in your air conditioned jungle cabana overlooking a magnificent volcanic rock beach with mesmerizing blue-green water that teems with life. Enjoy a cold drink surrounded by lush rainforest canopies and exotic species of flora and fauna. Our comfortable luxurious accommodations, exquisite cuisine, personalized service, and relaxed atmosphere will set you at ease. If you’re looking for a world-class sport fishing vacation on a remote tropical island oasis, you've found the right place.

Here is a link with a fish report and contact Information                (561) 573-7888 Shane Jarvis

Here is the links to some videos of the area

1)10 Year Old Catches Monster Roosterfish in Panama #fishing  

2)Tuna Frenzy Panama!

3)Pacific Sailfish - Isla Montuosa, Panama!

4)Big Dorado on a Popper - Hannibal Bank, Panama!

5)Black Marlin - Hannibal Bank - December 29, 2012

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Panama’s Top Sportfishing Destination, Hannibal Bank

Panama’s Top Sportfishing Destination, Hannibal Bank

On Hannibal Bank you like to imagine you’re Papa Hemingway. An image of the bristly-bearded author flashes in your mind just as a giant marlin yanks your line. You don’t believe it until you glimpse his iridescent fins glinting in the waves; this is really happening. In these same waters you encounter numerous other big game fish such as tuna, sailfish, and dorado. Panama is blessed with rich biodiversity. This bounty extends to the waters just off the country’s Pacific coast. The word Panama loosely translates to abundance of fish.

Isla Palenque sits at the doorstep of one of the world’s prime sport fishing destinations. About 50 miles off the coast of Panama in the Golfo de Chiriqui, between the island of Coiba and Isla Montuosa, lies the world-famous Hannibal Bank. Hannibal Bank is a large undersea canyon with banks and pinnacles that peak near the surface, sometimes less than 50 feet below your boat. Strong underwater currents of upward-moving cool water provide an influx of feeding fish. These species, referred to as bait fish, attract big game species such as blue and black marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, grouper, and yellowfin tuna. Hannibal Bank comprises just a small portion of a 3000-foot-deep oceanic shelf extending more than 200 miles.



Anglers distinguish between offshore and inshore fishing. Offshore fishing takes place far enough from shore that the bottom structure doesn’t matter. Tuna and marlin can be found in these conditions, pursuing schools of fish in water thousands of feet deep. These are typical big game fish, but if you ever find yourself struggling with one of these colossal fighters, you certainly won’t think of them as typical.

Inshore fishing requires the angler to seek out fish based on the bottom structure, regardless of whether the actual fishing occurs near the surface or on the bottom. This type of fishing usually takes place within a few miles of shore. Common inshore species found in Panama’s coastal Pacific waters include snapper, roosterfish, amberjack, and snook. As a protected marine park, the Gulf of Chiriqui enjoys an abundance of fish, making it one of the best fishing destinations on the planet. Commercial fishing is banned and the Panamanian defense forces regularly patrol these waters for compliance.

When is the best time to go? It depends on what you want to catch. Marlin and sailfish also known as billfish season runs December to April. Throughout January, February and March often the dreariest three months of the year back home, depending on where you hail from, visiting anglers enjoy prime opportunities to battle marlin and wrestle sailfish topping the 1000-pound threshold. Yellowfin tuna season runs February through May, and if you really want a chance to snag a huge one, book your trip during March or April. While a yellowfin normally weighs between 50 and 80 pounds, the 100-to-200-pound cows come out to play during March and April towards the end of the season. Roosterfish, snapper and the other stars of inshore fishing can be caught year-round.


The amount of habitat in the area boggles the mind  you could literally spend years exploring the rocky shorelines of the islands large and small and never fish it all. This place is a caster’s dream.

There are many outfitters but here is one

Propiedad de Paradise Lodge
Isla Paridas, Panama

www.FishPanamaToday.com

shane@fishpanamatoday.com


Panama Cellular Phone 011-507-6675-7191

Hannibal Bank fish report Panama

The water temps at Hannibal Bank and Isla Montuosa have been very hot. On a couple of days I noticed a warm 86 degrees with less than ideal conditions for the Marlin that our clients John Morris Sr. and his two sons John Jr. and Drew were looking to target. Greenish water offshore but plenty of bait was the norm for the week at the hot spots. Although it wasn't prime conditions and the bite was slow by Panama standards, we kept at it and still manged to catch a few nice big Dorados and also get that Marlin that the Morris' were looking for! John Jr. fought and released a nice Blue Marlin that ate a live Bonito at Isla Montuosa on the second day that went 250#. The next couple of days were pretty slow but for a few nice Dorados and a couple of Sailfish. Enjoy the Pics!

Capt. Shane C. Jarvis 

Propiedad de Paradise Lodge
Isla Paridas, Panama 

www.FishPanamaToday.com

shane@fishpanamatoday.com

Panama Cellular Phone 011-507-6675-7191