world-renowned fishing destination
There are only a few places in the world’s oceans where anglers can target Black Marlin consistently. Pinas Bay, Panama is right at the top of that list. During our peak winter season, the marlin fishing at Tropic Star Lodge is like no were else on the planet. The fishing grounds are under five miles from the Lodge. The famous Zane Grey Reef is in our backyard and the fish that it hosts is incredible. The Largest fish ever caught on this reef was a 1 300lbs Black Marlin which was famously filmed by Guy Harvey.
The Lodge has broken over 300 world records, including junior anglers to light tackle, fly fishing and everything in between. Our Captains have incredible experience having gone through extensive training with us. Fishing is all about passion, enjoyment and camaraderie and that is exactly what our crews are all about.
Our Tackle Shop is open 14 hours a day to make sure all the tackle is in perfect condition for each guest, we service our great diligently and change line out for each new guest arrival.
discover inshore fishing

Bucket list species like the tough-fighting Roosterfish, traffic-cone colored Cubera Snappers and neon blue trevally keep our guest’s rods bent at Tropic Star’s AMAZING inshore fishing grounds. The fish are plentiful and powerful and fun to catch and release close to shore.
discover offshore fishing

Our reputation as the best fishing lodge in the world is backed up with more I.G.F.A. fishing world records broken than any other resort. Guests travel to Piñas Bay, Panama to fish for prized offshore species like black marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi (Dorado) yellowfin tuna & wahoo.