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IN PIñas bay, panama
There are only a few places in the world’s oceans where anglers can target Black Marlin consistently. Piñas 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 1,300 lbs Black Marlin, famously filmed by Guy Harvey. With over 20 species biting, this fishery is a saltwater anglers playground.
+ 60 YEARS OF ADVENTURE
+ OVER 20 SPECIES
+ DIVERSE TROPHY FISH
+ 350 PLUS IGFA RECORDS
+ 3 FISHING SEASONS
+ 20 FULLY FITTED BOATS
+ 5 MILES TO ZANE GREY REEF
+ ON THE FISH IN 20 MINUTES
+ REMOTE JUNGLE LOCATION
+ FIRST-CLASS RESORT
We invite you to discover why we’ve been named “the Best Fishing Resort in the world.”
Our Pacific waters are famed for holding a vast variety of treasured species including Black Marlin, Blue Marlin and Sailfish along with MONSTER Tuna, Dorado, Roosterfish and Cubera snapper. It is also home to 15+ Inshore species, and other offshore species that will challenge even the most die-hard angler. The fishing and the lush rainforest alike attract anglers and adventure seekers from all over the world.
We host anglers across 3 seasons, running from Mid-November, to the end of September every year.
Black Marlin season runs January – February, and is our peak season. This season can book as far as 2 years in advance
Inshore season runs March – May, and is our low season as fishing focuses on the 15+ inshore species at Tropic Star as opposed to highly coveted Marlin fishing.
Blue Marlin season runs June – September as well as Mid-November – December, and is our mid-season. Certain months in this season (July/August/December) tend to get booked up quite far in advance.
The Tropic Star Captains and crew are some of the best in the game. With intensive training, all of our captains train as mates for at least 10 years, and have been fishing the waters of Piñas for decades. Thousands of anglers around the world have had the opportunity to witness their abilities first hand, and come back year after year to fish with them. The fishing experiences offered at Tropic Star are completely tailored – we get to know exactly what our anglers want to achieve, and strive to help them make their angling dreams a reality. This includes all gear and tackle, fitted in our on-site tackle shop, as well as the option to fish both inshore and offshore and target what you’re after if it is biting.
"TROPIC STAR LODGE REPRESENTS THE ULTIMATE FISHING DESTINATION, MY IDYLLIC CORNER OF THE PLANET. A UNIQUE FORMULA OF INGREDIENTS MAKES THIS AREA OF LAND AND SEA MAGNIFICENT, AND THE LODGE IS PERFECTLY INTEGRATED INTO THAT RECIPE."
- GUY HARVEY, IN HIS TRIBUTE BOOK TO TROPIC STAR LODGE, PANAMA PARADISE
Our fleet of fully-fitted boats offer anglers the best shot at securing whatever they are after. With different boat options, including the largest single fleet of Bertrams in the world, all of our charters are exclusive use – meaning that the boat and crew will be assigned to you and your party only during the duration of your stay. We also have a full boat workshop and fleet management team on site to ensure your every need is covered.
Tropic Star isn’t just a world-class fishery, but also a beautiful rainforest resort that offers a full-service experience like no other. You’ll want for nothing during your stay – from gourmet dining and luxe accommodations, to amenities and activities that will leave even the most discerning traveler impressed, Tropic Star has something for everyone. Resort features include a full treatment spa, pool area nestled in jungle surroundings, 3 bar/dining locations, games room, white-sand beach, boutique with original merchandise, and activity center stocked with kayaks, SUP’s, and other gear for guests to enjoy.
Up to 52 guests are catered to by 110 staff. We host our guests in 23 luxurious, spacious, air-conditioned rooms or villas with private baths. Each room has an ocean or tropical garden view. Double-occupancy standard rooms are included in the price of your fishing package, with upgraded accommodation options including 2 bedroom / 3 bedroom villas, as well as newly-built private residences.
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.
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.
