Testimonials:

“Back at panama big game for a second time”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2015

Since returning from my first visit to panama big game fishing club(pbgfc) in june 2014 i have been waiting to get back there,and had the opportunity to be back there this year in may 2015.The service at pbgfc is just remarkable,anything you want they do without any fuss,they are all about making the client have the best time of there life,hence my return.The fishing is world class,depending on what you are chasing and the crews absolutely know there stuff and the waters they fish in.If you love your fishing then make panama big game fishing club your next destination it is just awesome.The hospitality they provide is 5 star,the meals at the end of each day are fantastic, and the accommodation is just great after a hard but fun day on the ocean.I will back as i just enjoy the whole thing that is Panama Big Game Fishing Club
Tight Lines

Cheers
Keith Vallabh
New Zealand

“Great resort!”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2015

I never had caught fish this big in my life. It was really nice not to see a lot of other boats chasing each other around like you find in Mexico. The Chef was great. Had a couple of minor mechanical issues but the crew was capable and got us going quickly.

“Top class fishing resort”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2015

We visited Panama Big Game Fishing Club in March our 1st trip there.
The lodge , cabins and facilities are first class, staff are excellent and very attentive.
Boats and fishing gear are top of the range. Boat crews are very experienced and know their fishing grounds.me
We are looking forward to a return trip early next year.

A big thank you to John and all the staff for a fantastic experience

“World Class Fishing, Staff, and Accommidations”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2015

Fishing was incredible and the staff was even better. We fished for two days and landed 1 marlin and 2 sails. The fishing was slow the second day, but the crew did everything they could. What more can you ask for!? They worked very hard and their efforts were much appreciated by our group. The accommodations were A+ and so was the staff. Capt John was a wonderful host. We will return next year!

“Blue water fishing”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2015

We visited the lodge early December. The place is well looked after.People are friendly and they will do anything just to keep you happy John Pearce the manager is a terrific person and keeps the lodge ticking like a clock .Offshore fishing was slow as it was beginning of the season .Inshore fishing was more than what we expected .My wife and my self are fishing central America for the last five years .PBGFL was the best by far.

“600 # Marlin”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2015 via mobile

I booked a trip with Panama Big Game Fishing after trying other fishing camps in Panama as it looked like it was wife friendly as well as good fishing. My wife loved the facility and the fishing was fantastic. Starting with a very energetic and experienced manager Jon, with a great staff and chef, our stay couldn’t have been any better. I have fished in quite a few fishing camps but I have to say the quality of the fishing, food, facility, staff and boats would be hard to beat. They all work hard for you to enjoy your stay on this island. I originally booked 4 days of fishing and ended up fishing 6 days. I had transferred to another island to veg out and lay around on the beach but ended up getting bored and called Jon and fished two more days with him. I had 6 Marlin rises, hooked 4 and tagged 2, a 600# class and a 300# class. I had a great battle with a 400# class Marlin that was spectacular with a set of 5 jumps 300 yds behind the boat before he made a run towards and past the boat ending with another couple of jumps, spitting the lure, and looking at me saying “see ya”! What a GREAT FISH.This was on top of a dozen nice Sailfish and many many Dorados. The boat capitals and first mates were experienced and worked their tail to keep us on fish. They fished a hour longer on the last day trying to get me one last Marlin. I had a great fish and would recommend Panama Big Game Fishing Club to all.

“Great People and Great Place”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2015

I visited PBGFL in January 2015 and was met on the city side by Aura, a wonderful woman with terrific personality and great knowledge of the city and history of Panama. When we got to David we were met by Alex the “unofficial Mayor of David” awesome guy who has great sense of humor and clearly perfect for the hospitality business. He knew everyone in town and was a great resource for Anything you might want. When we got to the lodge we were met at the dock by John, the GM, and he quickly got us settled in to our very nice double room. Room was more than anyone would expect at a location like this…comfortable beds, good A/C, huge bathroom and living room with TV etc.. Breakfast at 6am and on the water at 630 am. About a 2 hour run to Montousa where we fished most of the time. Lots of birds and bait. We had plenty of action and released Marlin, Sails, and kept a few Dorado and mullet snapper. Mate Narciso aka ” Hollywood” as competent and hardworking as any you will ever fish with. Captain Tati great boat handling skills and all around great guy. Chef Eric prepared awesome meals every night after we enjoyed cooling off in the incredible swim up bar with amazing view. On our off day we had Alex take us to Boquete and went zip lining at Tree Trek adventure and i highly recommend it as well. I have fished at almost every lodge and mothership operation in Panama and can tell you no matter what your expectations are you will not be disappointed here. Be back soon…Dave Saenz

“Go to PBGFL for the best fishing”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2014

We last went to Panama Big Game Fishing Lodge in 2007. Since then we have fished in several other Central American countries as well as the famous fishing lodge everyone talks about in Panama!…. In our opinion, nothing else matches Panama Big Game Fishing Lodge, so we returned in August 2014. The fishing was still as good and the lodge has been improved hugely since our last visit in 2007. If you want a fantastic fishing experience – either deep-sea or inshore – go here!….We cannot recommend it highly enough. August is not considered the high season for deep-sea fishing and yet in the three days we were fishing (August 6th, 7th and 8th) we hooked up to two blue marlin and one black marlin – all over 300lbs, not to mention all the fish we caught whilst inshore fishing and probably the highlight of our trip – swimming with a whale shark….. and seeing the humpback whales and plenty of porpoises. It was an amazing trip – same as it was back in 2007… the crew and all the people at the lodge try so hard to do everything to make your experience the best…if you are able to go…. do!

“Efficient Central American Hospitality”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2014

I am a Blue Water Boats and Sportfishing subscriber and when I saw the advertisement to fish this part of the world, I jumped like a Marlin at the opportunity. From the owner, Mark Victor Chapman, to the manager Victor, to the Captains, and deckhands, like Hollywood, Kenny, Antonio and it i left any body out I am sorry. These guys are up to any challenge and will make your stay at Boca Brava Island a most memnorable experience. Thier hospitable service is second to none and no task is difficult for them. They find the fish for you, they clean the fish for and you can even eat the shashimi tuna with soy and wasabi straight out of the water whilst being on the boat. Aura Corcio deserve s a very big mention to , because she organises the hotel in Panama City and the bar man Rey is a genius when it comes to serving drink/ beers/coctails you name it he can do it delivered straight to the pool with a million dollar view.

“Amazing fishing resort”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2014

I travel many places around the globe to go saltwater fishing,and on my recent trip to Panama big game fishing club,the experience was just truly fantastic.The staff at the resort are just magnificent,there is no task to big for them to tackle,the crews on the boats are just brilliant,friendly and very professional,and know how to catch fish.The staff based at Panama city are just amazing,and Aura is just exceptional,everything you would want in a 5 star fishing resort is here at panama big game fishing club.The accommodation,meals,and facilities are outstanding,Mr C your staff are just fantastic.

Regards
Keith Vallabh