Panama
At Tropic Star Lodge®, most of the fishing is 6 to 20 miles offshore in fairly calm waters. The roughest seas (4 to 6 feet) normally occur from January through March and our fleet of Bertram 31’s is the perfect boat for fishing this area. Our crews are all local and have been fishing these waters for over 20 years.
The Black Marlin and Blue Marlin season typically begins around June and runs through until the following March. The PRIME Black Marlin bite occurs from December through mid March and Blue Marlin are also abundant at this time. The majority of the Marlin released during the prime months average in the 300-400 pound range. There is also a good chance of a Striped Marlin from February through May. The Marlin bite from June through July is good and really turns on in August and September. These are usually bigger fish; many in the 500-600 pound range.
Sailfish can typically be caught year round at Piñas Bay; however the prime Sailfish bite occurs from May through August. Double hookups are common during this time and the majority of the Sailfish released average 90-120 pounds. Fly fishing is also best around this time. We recommend you bring your own fly fishing gear as we do not furnish that at the lodge.
If it’s a GRAND SLAM you’re after, December through mid March and July through September is the best time. Your grand slam could include any three of the following species, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, and Sailfish! A Super Slam is any four of the billfish species.
From Mid-March through May the inshore bite explodes. Record sized Roosterfish, Cubera Snappers and a host of other species are abundant along the coastline. The reef also holds a wide variety of fish and they are typically “grande” size. Our boats are stocked with a variety of poppers, jigs and plugs however we recommend you bring along some of your own secret weapons. Offshore can also be good action. Giant schools of mid-sized Yellowfin Tunas also show up and can be great fun on light tackle. Black Marlin and Blue Marlin are also available; many have been caught right off shore while fishing the rocks!
