Location

Panama is just a short flight from Houston, Atlanta, and Miami. With our Fast & Cool itinerary, you’ll touch down on uninhabited Isla de Coiba by 7:30 AM the next morning. You can have your lines in the water right away and start catching a variety of nearshore species. Alternatively, you can run nonstop for an hour and forty minutes southeast to Jicaron and Jicarita Islands to fish for Black and Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Dorado, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Tropical Paradise

Jicaron and Jicarita define a primitive tropical paradise. They are ringed with coconut trees and coral reefs. You’ll find long white sand beaches, clear blue waters, and lush rainforest. Additionally, impressive cliffs and caves enhance the scenery. Magnificent Frigate Birds and Boobies soar from the rocky outcrops, and you’ll see no evidence of human presence. All the fish species we catch thrive in the waters surrounding these two fishing fantasy islands. Just a short distance from Isla Jicarita, the one-hundred-fathom water attracts big pelagics that come close to the island to feed.

Coiba National Park

Within the government-protected waters of Coiba National Park, you’ll find at least 34 significant islands and countless undersea rocks and reefs. These islands sit outside coastal waters, edging deep oceanic areas. Strong currents continually bring in fish from the drop-off of the Continental Shelf.

The park is rich in fish-holding structures. These islands attract and hold fish, which are protected by law from commercial exploitation. Moreover, they are spellbinding to behold. Wherever marlin are regularly captured, you’ll find the drop-off of the Continental Shelf into the deep sea nearby. Here, park waters extend to the edge of the Continental Shelf, leading into the deep abyss.

Remote Fishing Experience

Commercial fishing is prohibited in park waters. This vast and remote region remains far from modern roads, towns, marinas, hotels, and services. As a result, there has been very little pressure on the fish. While out fishing, we rarely encounter another boat.

Our remote island lodge is only a few miles from the limits of the park. It is situated on an island populated by a couple of hundred people. This micro-society is based on subsistence fishing, with a small agricultural community across the water in Bahia Honda. The isolated locals live a healthy, tranquil life, far from the processed world outside.

Species Variety

Roosterfish with Iconic Dorsal Fin, Wahoo 60mph burst of Speed, Cubera Snapper Reef Ruler, Snook Coastal Fish turned Islander, Tarpon Atlantic Immigrants, Almaco Jack Pelagic Raw Power, Yellowfin Tuna Dolphin Companions, Crocodile Needlefish Coiba Killer, African Pompano Living Gems , Billfish Sails, Blacks & Blues, Bulls, Threshers, Hammerheads, Nurse, Whitetips, & Blacktips, Goliath Grouper, Rainbow Runner, Barracuda, Oriental Bonito, Snappers and Jacks, Groupers, Triggers, Trevally Golden & Bluefin, Lots o Little Tunas, Dorado, Mackerel, Blue Runners, Goggle Eye, Catfish, Also, Humpbacks, Killers, Pilot, Sei, False Killers, Mantas, Turtles, Sea Snakes, Frigates, Boobys, Pelicans, Kingfishers, Osprey, Herons, Cayman, Alligator, Crocodiles, Crabs Hermit, Fiddler & Land, 

Boat & Crew

The Joker is a 31’ Bertram, fully customized over the years to excel in marlin fishing. Today, the Joker is better than ever. Beautifully painted, she features a large fishing cockpit, a fighting chair, six built-in tuna tubes, double spreader outriggers, a gin pole, a marlin tower, and twin turbo-powered diesel engines. The interior has been completely rebuilt for comfort as a day boat, offering plenty of space to relax in the shade. It’s a safe and stable vessel, capable of fishing effectively in five feet of water or far offshore.

The Joker carries a full complement of top-quality rods and reels, including five beautifully maintained, classic Fin~Nor bent-butt rods paired with 9/0 reels. Everything about the Joker exudes classic quality, making it a timeless sportfishing boat and a pleasure to be aboard in this idyllic island paradise.

Personalized Service

Our dedicated crew is committed to providing personalized attention to ensure an unforgettable fishing experience. With years of experience in these waters, they know the best fishing spots and techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, our crew will tailor the experience to meet your needs. They offer guidance and support every step of the way.

From preparing the gear to sharing tips on how to reel in the big catch, our team is here to make your fishing adventure enjoyable and successful. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere where you can relax, connect with nature, and enjoy the thrill of fishing in one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

Fishing Paradise

Fish among many mountainous tropical islands that are uninhabited, protected, and seldom visited. Numerous nearby deep-water rocks and fish-holding pinnacles surround these islands. This creates pristine environments where a great variety of game fish flourish without the pressure of commercial harvest.

Our lodge is only 4 miles from Coiba National Park, a group of uninhabited islands where wildlife remains abundant. As you leave our dock, you’ll travel past changing island coastlines to and from the offshore fishing grounds.

There’s no need to run far out into the open ocean; we are always near islands, even when targeting marlin and tuna.