All species of billfish and non-billfish can be caught year-round in the pristine waters off Pinas Bay. The prime black marlin season runs from December through April. Then the Pacific sailfish move in during April through July. The striped marlin season is considered mid-March through May. July brings another run of marlin; many in the five hundred pound range. Most of our fishing is done six to twelve miles offshore in very calm waters. Four to five foot seas are considered "very rough" water at Tropic Star Lodge.

The word "Panama" means "an abundance of fish". Pinas Bay truly lives up to this meaning. In the waters around the Lodge, you can catch dolphin, tuna, roosterfish, snapper, grouper, amberjack, rainbow runner, and mackerel. In the last few years, "Pacific" tarpon (which made the trip through the canal) have been caught in the (50) to (100) pound range. Black, blue, and striped marlin, as well as sailfish, are normally "right outside our front door," making this a truly unique location.

Many people fish at Tropic Star Lodge to catch their record fish, also, they come to catch their first Black Marlin or other billfish. Our crews can help you as much or as little as you require. We issue beautiful certificates for those who catch their first billfish at the lodge.