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Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours

5.0 (2 Reviews)

Bocas del Toro, Panama

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Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours in Bocas del Toro specializes in targeting tarpon in shallow bays and coastal waters, making it a great choice for fly anglers looking for a real challenge. These trips focus on sight-casting and hands-on fly-fishing for powerful tarpon, but conventional tackle is also available. In addition to tarpon fishing, you can explore inshore areas for snapper and other coastal species or head offshore for bigger game. Whether you’re coming specifically for tarpon or want to mix it up, this is a focused, action-driven fishing experience in one of Panama’s top tarpon destinations.

Most popular features:

  • Center Console
  • Flat Floor
  • Rodholders
  • Cooler
Trips from$530.00
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About Tour

Captain

Luis Rios

Bocas del Toro, Panama

ID & license verified Member since Feb 2026

Captain Luis Ríos is a local captain based in Bocas del Toro with solid experience in both offshore and inshore fishing trips. He knows where the fish are running and works hard to give anglers a productive, safe, and enjoyable day on the water.

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Amenities

Center Console Flat Floor Rodholders Cooler

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Guests have had a positive experience overall, highlighting the knowledgeable guides and successful fishing trips. Many appreciated the beautiful scenery and the variety of fish caught during their tours.

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  • Knowledgeable and accommodating guides who enhance the fishing experience.
  • Successful catches of various fish species, including Tarpon and Mackerel.
  • Beautiful coastal scenery and wildlife sightings, such as sea turtles.
  • The price is $530.00 per boat for up to 6 guests, with no extra guest fees mentioned.
  • Both tours have a duration of 5 hours, starting at 06:00 AM.
  • Target species include Spanish Mackerel, Snook, Snapper, and Tarpon, with availability depending on the season.
  • Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the trip, and weather-related cancellations are either refundable or reschedulable.
  • Transfers to/from the departure site and food supplies are not included in the tour price.

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Fly Fishing - Tarpon

Free Cancellation 3 day notice

Booking Date : 25-05-2026

Starts at 06:00 AM

price up to 6 persons $530

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Target powerful Caribbean tarpon on the fly in the shallow waters of Bocas del Toro. This 5-hour trip is designed for anglers who want the thrill of sight casting and explosive strikes, using fly gear to challenge one of the ocean’s most acrobatic gamefish. Perfect for experienced fly fishermen looking for a true tarpon battle.

Fishing styles

Fly Fishing

Ideal fishing areas

River Inshore

Popular fish species

Snook

Snapper

Tarpon

Inshore Fishing

Free Cancellation 3 day notice

Booking Date : 25-05-2026

Starts at 06:00 AM

price up to 6 persons $530

Reserve

Fish the productive inshore waters of Bocas del Toro on this 5-hour trip targeting species like snapper, jack, barracuda, mackerel, and smaller tuna. This trip focuses on steady action, structure fishing, and working reefs and coastal spots where fish are feeding. Great for all experience levels and perfect for anglers who want consistent bites close to shore.

Fishing styles

Light Tackle Jigging Popper

Ideal fishing areas

Inshore

Popular fish species

Spanish Mackerel

Snook

Snapper

Jack Crevalle

What the boat is like

Technical parameters

Engine model

Yamaha

Powered by

200

Capacity

6 persons

Max cruising speed

55knots

General characteristics

Boat type

1

Boat manufacturer

Panga

Boat Category

Boat length

27 ft

Year built

2020

Species you can fish

Spanish Mackerel
Yellowfin Tuna
Mahi Mahi
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon

FAQs About Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours

Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours offers fishing trips ranging from $530 depending on the location and length of the fishing trip..

When you book a fishing trip with Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

Center Console
Flat Floor
Rodholders
Cooler

Trips booked with Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours include

Ice
Cooler

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

  • Cancellations made 3 days or more before the tour date: You will receive a refund of your 15% deposit, minus a 10% processing fee.
  • Cancellations made less than 3 days before the tour date: Your 15% deposit will be forfeited and transferred to the captain as a late cancellation fee.
  • If the captain cancels your tour: You will receive a full refund of your deposit.

Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours offers the following types of fishing:

Inshore
Offshore

Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours offers the following fishing techniques:

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Fly Fishing
Jigging
Lures
Popper
Spinning
Baitcaster
Trolling

The fish species you can catch with Tarpon Bay Fishing Tours) include:

Spanish Mackerel
Yellowfin Tuna
Mahi Mahi
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon

Clients keep their catch

What does it include

Included:

Ice Cooler

Excluded:

Transfer to/from departure site Food supplies

How can you pay

Full online payment

Pay online in full through PescaYa and save time. Your funds are held with us until your tour is completed

No additional fees

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, PescaYa charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation. When the captain confirms your trip, PescaYa charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

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