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Panama Canal Tours

4.8 (23 Reviews)

Gamboa, Panama

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4.8/5 1-6 2 - 8 hours Show in Map

Fishing tour in the Panama Canal. A one-of-a-kind guided experience combining sport fishing, nature, and history. This guided fishing tour in the Panama Canal targets peacock bass, snook, and tarpon, while fishing inside one of the world’s most iconic waterways. Perfect for anglers looking for a unique, productive, and affordable fishing tour.

Most popular features:

  • Flat Floor
  • Rodholders
  • Cooler
  • Sun Shade
Trips from$150.00
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About Tour

Captain

Gabriel Gavilan

Gamboa, Panama

ID & license verified Member since Dec 2024

Captain Gavilan is an expert fishing guide on Gatun Lake, with specialized knowledge of peacock bass fishing in the Panama Canal. His years of experience navigating the lake and understanding its unique conditions make him the ideal guide for targeting trophy peacock bass and enjoying an authentic freshwater fishing adventure in Panama.

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Amenities

Flat Floor Rodholders Cooler Sun Shade

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Monkey Island Tour in Panama Canal

Free Cancellation 3 day notice

Booking Date : 25-04-2026

Starts at 06:00 AM

price up to 4 persons $150

Reserve

Explore Monkey Island on the Panama Canal during this private 3-hour eco tour. See howler monkeys, capuchins, and tamarins up close in their natural jungle habitat.

Fishing styles

Ideal fishing areas

Lake

Popular fish species

4 Hour Fishing Trip in Panama Canal

Free Cancellation 3 day notice

Booking Date : 25-04-2026

Starts at 07:00 AM

price up to 4 persons $310

Reserve

Spend 4 hours fishing in the Panama Canal for peacock bass, snook, tarpon, and more. A full-day adventure for serious anglers. It includes a visit to monkey island.

Fishing styles

Light Tackle Fly Fishing

Ideal fishing areas

Lake

Popular fish species

Snook

Jack Crevalle

Tarpon

Peacock Bass

Rainbow Bass

6 Hour Fishing Trip in Panama Canal

Popular! Booked 18 hours ago.

Free Cancellation 3 day notice

Booking Date : 25-04-2026

Starts at 07:00 AM

price up to 4 persons $330

Reserve

Spend 6 hours fishing in the Panama Canal for peacock bass, snook, tarpon, and more. A full-day adventure for serious anglers. It includes a visit to monkey island.

Fishing styles

Light Tackle Fly Fishing

Ideal fishing areas

Lake

Popular fish species

Snook

Jack Crevalle

Tarpon

Peacock Bass

Rainbow Bass

8 Hour Fishing Trip in Panama Canal

Free Cancellation 3 day notice

Booking Date : 25-04-2026

Starts at 07:00 AM

price up to 4 persons $380

Reserve

Spend 8 hours fishing in the Panama Canal for peacock bass, snook, tarpon, and more. A full-day adventure for serious anglers.

Fishing styles

Light Tackle Fly Fishing

Ideal fishing areas

Lake

Popular fish species

Snook

Jack Crevalle

Tarpon

Peacock Bass

Rainbow Bass

Customer ratings

Based on 23 verified reviews

4.8

23 Reviews

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Review summary

These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews

Overall, guests had a positive experience with the fishing tours, praising the knowledgeable captains and beautiful scenery, though some noted challenges in catching fish.

What Guests loved
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  • Knowledgeable and attentive captains who provided excellent service.
  • Beautiful scenery, especially on Lake Gatun.
  • Well-organized logistics and clear pricing.
  • Fun experiences fishing with family and friends.
  • Price ranges from $150 to $380 per boat, with an extra guest fee of $35.
  • Trip durations vary from 2 to 8 hours; consider your preference for fishing time.
  • Target species include Snook, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Peacock Bass, and Rainbow Bass, with fishing success varying by season.
  • Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the trip; check weather policies for rescheduling options.
  • Transfers to/from the departure site and food supplies are not included in the price.

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What the boat is like

Technical parameters

Engine model

Yamaha

Powered by

70

Capacity

6 persons

Max cruising speed

15knots

General characteristics

Boat type

7

Boat manufacturer

Boston Whaler

Boat Category

Boat length

20 ft

Year built

2020

Species you can fish

Snook
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
Peacock Bass
Rainbow Bass

FAQs About Canal de Panama Tour

Canal de Panama Tour offers fishing trips ranging from $150 to $380 depending on the location and length of the fishing trip..

When you book a fishing trip with Canal de Panama Tour, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

Flat Floor
Rodholders
Cooler
Sun Shade

Trips booked with Canal de Panama Tour include

Rood, Reels & Tackle
Live Bait
Lures

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.

Canal de Panama Tour offers the following types of fishing:

Lake

Canal de Panama Tour offers the following fishing techniques:

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

The fish species you can catch with Canal de Panama Tour) include:

Snook
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
Peacock Bass
Rainbow Bass

Kids Allowed
Catch and Release

What does it include

Included:

Rood, Reels & Tackle Live Bait Lures

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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