The area is extraordinarily rich in fish, and the fact that the Panamanian government has banned the use of nets longer than 50 m and long liners, even for professionals, contributes greatly to this situation.
On the American model, sport fishing is recognized here as an economic activity in its own right. For example, it is formally forbidden to kill a rostrum fish, and fishing for marlin and other sailfish is carried out on a no-kill basis.
The species most frequently encountered are the following:
Carangues, of which 5 species are very common: the Pompano, the Blue Carangue, the Big-eyed Carangue, the Permit and the most common, the Yellow Carangue (Caranx Caninus), which can weigh up to 15kg and whose fighting power is unspeakable: this fish won’t let go of anything.

Roosterfish is THE king fish of Panama. Known by the local Spanish name of pez gallo or Rooster in English, it is an emblematic sport fish of the Pacific coast. More than its power, the roosterfish owes its fame to its tenacity and, above all, its beauty.
Although not endemic, it is very present in the waters of the archipelago. A member of the Carangue family, its attacks on surface lures are explosive! Panama is THE flagship destination for roosterfish fishing. So it’s only right that it should feature on our logo.
For me, the Roosterfish is the king of Central American sport fish, as much for the beauty of its forms as for the extraordinary violence of the fight it puts up against the angler. The largest specimens weigh in at around 40kg, with spectacular jumps. But be sure to put it back in the water quickly after the photo, as it will die very quickly once out of its element.

A near-world-record roosterfish caught by a junior angler on surface water in Panama!
At the end of July 2022, 14-year-old Ruby Tay Cruickshank from England caught this huge 63-pound (28.5 kg) roosterfish in the Las Perlas Islands with a Feed Popper 150, Tenryu Diablo rod and reel filled with 45-pound braid. The fight lasted 31 minutes. The fish was released by fishing guide Charles-Henri Canto (www.panama-fishing.fr). This rooster weighed only 5 pounds less than the IGFA Junior women’s record!

Lutjans, of which there are many, and whose queen, the Red Cubera or Pargo Dienton, can reach 30kg!
This fish will challenge both your popper with its razor-sharp teeth and your little arms, which will be totally tetanized by the brutality of its fight.
The Mullet Snapper is also a formidable fighter in the Lutjan family.

Between June and January, dolphinfish are very common and easy to spot, always accompanied by frigate birds that take advantage of the panic they cause among the minnows.

Amberjacks colonize the archipelago, and can be found in large numbers at depths of between 8 and 60 m, depending on the season and water temperature.
It’s up to us to adapt, popper or jigg: these fish are made for fighting, with impressive rushes.

Real dynamite packets that will put the brakes on your reels to the test.

There are several species of grouper around the archipelago: the brown grouper, the common grouper, the broomtail and the Goliath.

This giant of the archipelago is an extraordinary sport fish because of its fight and the weight it can expect (over 60 kgs).

The most commonly used technique is fishing with surface lures (poppers and big stick baits). Here, untrained fish react very well to the lures’ stimuli. The only thing that may vary is the way they are used, depending on the location and the species you’re after.

Spotting the majestic dorsal fin of a big roosterfish prior to attack guarantees an uncommon adrenalin rush.

Swimming fish also give good results.

Deeper than 30 m, jigging is formidably effective and terribly sporty. Vertical techniques for groupers and amberjacks and jigg casting for all tuna and jacks in the hunt.

Considered by many anglers around the world to be “sport fishing par excellence”, fly fishing in Panama is going almost viral!

In no way inferior to the Bonefish and Permit flats of other destinations, fly fishing in the Las Perlas archipelago is essentially done from boats on the flats.

You can fish for trevally, amberjack, milkfish and even an explosive fight with cuberas or yellowfin tuna!

As far as tackle is concerned, we advise you to pack LARGE! 9″ rods with 10 or 12 bristles.

Given the fish encountered, a #12 rod is more appropriate with a minimum of 250 m of backing 60 lbs.