What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Gamboa, Panama for the first time?

Book your stay at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort! The resort is Gorgeous and has lots of beautiful views! The rooms are large, the food and drinks are good, and the staff at the bar/grill are awesome! Most important Gutan Fishing is docked at the hotel marina.

Yes, and I would also recommend Mr. Rene. We caught plenty of Peacock Bass and a few other exotic fish. Tiger fish, Oscar etc. Mr. Rene was an excellent fish guide and he made the whole trip worth it. He was patient and professional.

"Highly recommend first-time fishermen heading to Gamboa to book with VamosD’Pesca Sport Fishing for their excellence, experience, and outstanding service. Their expertise ensures an unforgettable fishing experience!"

I recommend doing it in the morning so that you can see the sunrise, wear comfortable clothing that covers you from the sun, and reapply sunscreen. Also, go with a guide who knows the best fishing spots on the lake. Bring only the essentials and use waterproof bags. And bring mosquito repellent just in case

I would highly recommend Gamboa fishing trip in July. Fishing in the canal is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. We targeted tarpon, peacock bass, snook, and jack crevalle, and caught plenty of peacock bass and snook. We sighted the tarpon but couldn't entice them to bite the lures. Overall a great trip. I am planning on a follow on offshore trip for the big marlin and tuna with CAPT Rene in the November/December timeframe.

Water was low so fishing was a little tough. Many species move to deeper water but there were still some shallow bass. Longer trips would afford the opportunity for multiple species when you would need to target multiple depth ranges with different presentations.

We took our own suspender life vests, long sleeve SPF fishing shirts AND pants, plus hoodies and sunscreen. You will do fine with shorts and a wide brim hat.

Bring a good rain jacket as you are fishing the rainforest. We got wet but it did not put a damper on the trip.

Nice calm water, occassional rain sprinkles, humid but managable with proper clothing. Consider bringing a small umbrella for sun protection and hat.

Long pants and long sleeve shirts to protect from the sun. The sun is hot. Drink water and believe in your Captain. You will catch fish.

Gamboa has an incredible diversity of fishes to challenge even the most experienced angler and the scenery is world class.

Yes, great trip. Captian was great!! Got plenty of fishing in, plus so much more to see in the canal/lake!

It was our first time here. Be prepared for any weather - wind, rain, intense heat and sun. We were actually lucky it was cloudy because we would have had trouble with a sunnier day.

We had a great time I would recommend definitely and it would be great for children. One of the highlights of our vacation.

Bring a raincoat. After all, it is the rain forest! No need to bring food or drink, tackle or any other equipment. Gatun Sport fishing has you covered.

Extremely hot this time of year, lake/canal were down around 10ft. Check water levels/rainfall when planning.

Yes, I would recommend fishing in Gamboa for first time anglers. The scenery inside the canal is pretty awesome with the large vessels, rivers, and wildlife.

We were told (by two separate Captains) that the rainy season is best for fishing in Panama (July - November).

Recommend round-trip transportation arrangements prior to arrival in Gamboa. Contacting an Uber in Gamboa is difficult. Miguel can also assist with an independent transportation.

It’s a tropical season so you can expect some showers in the morning or afternoons

I would highly recommend fishing with Rene. Trust the captain and he will get you into fish!

It's colder in a.m. Heats up once sun is up! Bring sunblock and a hat. Didn't notice bugs.