World Class Fishing.
Gulf of Chiriquí, Panama

Yellowfin tuna. Black marlin. Blue marlin. Roosterfish. Cubera snapper. The stuff dreams are made of. Let’s do this.

Why Us

Boutique and curated, ours is a blend of luxury and adventure. The one-of-a-kind take on the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Private Island: Intimate and comfortable. Hand-crafted and inviting. Fishing in paradise.
Experienced Captains: English speaking crews fishing aboard the finest fleet in the Gulf of Chiriquí
Top of the line Equipment: To catch the fish of a lifetime we use the best gear.
A Culinary Experience: Where dedicated, professional chefs meet mountains of fresh tuna, lobster and shrimp. Yes, please.

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About the Lodge

Panama’s only private island fishing lodge, Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge makes the Gulf of Chiriquí’s world-class inshore and offshore fisheries accessible. We proudly run the region’s finest fleet. Boutique, intimate and well-appointed, we curate all aspects of your experience. Fall asleep listening to the Pacific Ocean. Leave with a new appreciation of what fresh seafood really means. This is what fishing dreams are made of.

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Meet the Team

Our professional, experienced, English-speaking crews know the Gulf of Chiriquí. Each is equipped with a high-performance 33’ catamaran outfitted with the finest gear and tackle.

Our crews are well-versed in all of the incredible diversity of fishing here. From live baiting for marlin, throwing poppers into tuna frenzies, to catching roosterfish and cubera inshore, they are passionate, expert, and they are ready.

What Our Guests Are Saying

What do hundreds of anglers from all over the world have in common? They love Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge.

This was my third trip with Shane, Feb 2025, and this time we brought a crew of 9. This is the best fishing experience I have experienced or can imagine. It is also a five star, boutique, curated experience in a remote location abutting one of the worlds richest fishing grounds. Amenities, cuisine and drinks are all top notch.
Everything was seamless and Shane Jarvis and his crew attend to all details, arrangements, glitches and the like.

– Kent, S.

I was a little skeptical when I read all the great reviews but after going I realize they were all correct. This is a top notch operation. Boats, gear and crew were top of the line, I took my 10 year old son and we had 3 amazing days of fishing. They worked hard to get us on the fish and delivered on everything advertised. The lodge was amazing. For an off the grid remote island they had great rooms, a/c, hot water, internet, tv and all that though we were so tired by the end of the day we really just fell asleep. The food and lodge staff were amazing. Everyone was very nice and made the whole trip a breeze logistically.

– tnitetx

I can’t believe how perfect this place was. From the initial experience, to the very comfortable lodging, some of the best food I’ve ever eaten, and amazing fishing, one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back! Especially for the food!

– Damon S.