Gatun Lake Fly-Fishing
Itinerary
Early morning transfer to Gatun Lake, where freshwater peacock bass fishing charter is accomplished on a large clear fresh water tropical jungle lake with numerous virgin jungle Islets & islands. From May to December Gatun Lake is mostly flat calm with occasional afternoon squalls. January to April is the dry season with typical afternoon breezes from the north creating a 1 to 3 foot chop in open water passes. Conditions are optimal for fly fishing all year.
Peacock Bass or ‘Sargento’ (Cichla Monoculus) average size of 2-3 pounds, a 5 to 8 pound Peacock Bass is a trophy. However this species (Cichla Monoculus) has been caught in Gatun lake up to a maximum size of 15 pounds.
Fly Fishing Charter Boat: A 24-foot custom center console super panga powered by a 50 hp Yamaha four stroke outboard, cruises at 25 mph. This particular Custom Panga was deliberately fashioned to appreciate fly fishing Panama. Ample uncluttered deck area both fore and aft allow two anglers simultaneous fly fishing.
Suggested Fly Fishing Equipment: 5 to 8 weight fly rod with a floating weight forward line and an auxiliary intermediate line. 6 to 20 pound class tippet recommended. Best flies are poppers, clousers, small streamers, sea duecers, whistlers, shrimp patterns, insect imitations and baitfish deceivers on 1/0 or smaller hooks. Top producing colors are red/white, blue/white, red/gold, black/yellow, all with silver or gold flash.
Schedule
7:30 a.m. Pick up time in Panama City
Lengh: Full day
Rates
US $500 + 7% tax (2 anglers)
A $20 per person surcharge roundtrip, will be assessed for day tours beginning and/or ending at surrounding Panama City areas except for Soberania.
Includes
- A veteran Panama Fly fishing guide.
- Box Lunch.
- Bottled water, sodas and ice.
- Transportation to/from your hotel in Panama city.
Bring
- Camara.
- Light clothing (shorts).
- Bathing suit and towel.
Book it!
