SPORTFISHING BOCAS DEL TORO
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What you need to know...

Below are answers to some of the most common questions...

*The boats depart from Isla Colon. We're happy to pick you up anywhere else in the archipelago, but there is a fee based on distance.


*Food & booze are not included on our trips, but this can be arranged for you. The boat will have drinking water and plenty of cold cooler space.

*Prices are explained in detail on each boat's specific page/tab

*We do not organize shared trips or open boat charters. All trips are private and customized to your group. BUT, you're welcome to organize a shared trip with other folks you meet here. Just please be aware that different folks have different sea sickness tendencies, drinking programs, music preference, "die-hard" fishing desires, comfort expectations, etc. 

​*Bocas del Toro archipelago may look small on a map, but distances can be great to/from the coolest secret spots and fishing holes. If you want to pack in as much far out adventure as possible, it's best to pack a lunch. Most of the waterfront lunch restaurants are far from the best fishing holes.

Typically the fishing is better very early in the morning and late afternoon-evening. So a full day offshore fishing trip can be from 5:30/6am to mid-afternoon or from late morning to 6:30pm. Full-day trips usually end up being 7-9hrs from p/u to drop-off, with some other mid-day activities included if you choose (sight seeing, snorkeling, spearfishing, surfing, beach exploring, bar/restaurant hopping on the water, etc) if the fishing bite slows down. Half day trips are 4-5 hrs. Pick-up/drop-off times are very flexible to accommodate your dinner plans, hangover or baby napping schedule!

Fish species vary with time of year and local weather, though the common species offshore/nearshore are Tuna, Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper, Cero Mackerel, Kingfish, and Jacks with Marlin further offshore. Inshore species are Tarpon, Jacks, Snook, smaller grouper and snapper, and the fierce Barracuda.

​We're also happy to skip the fishing entirely and focus the whole day on whatever adventures you choose. Think of it as a glorified boat rental that includes a professional captain/tour guide, gear, and local knowledge. The rest is up to you, and we'll align the best options on a particular day with what peaks your interest most!

*Liveaboard/overnight/multi-day trips available

*Spearfishing trips available
*Surf trips available to remote locations
*Trips to Volcano Bank and Escudo de Veraguas available
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