Damn Good Panama City Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 trips in Panama City, and the most popular trips in the area are 8 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi & Sailfish guided by Rolando, 8 Hour Trip – Taboga guided by Rolando, and Taboga Island Fishing & Family Fun guided by Rolando.

Our guides in Panama City are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Panama City? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Panama City.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Panama City as well as deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Panama City are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. sailfish, 3. skipjack tuna, 4. yellowfin tuna, and 5. african pompano.

The most common fishing techniques in Panama City are trolling, light tackle fishing, and jigging but artificial lure fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Panama City can range anywhere from about $512 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip in Panama City is $809. The average price for a full day trip in Panama City is $1,439.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Panama City is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Panama City, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Panama City. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Panama City.