Sofimar Charters

There’s nothing better than feasting on fish you caught by yourself! Sofimar Charters will do their best to put you on fish and help you have the best meal of your life! With Captain Melvin Arrocha Pimentel at the helm, you can be sure your day on the water will be an adventure you’ll never forget.

Join Captain Melvin on his 25’ custom-built skiff, docked at the Diablo boat ramp, right at the entrance to Panama Bay. This vessel accommodates up to 4 guests and has all necessary navigational electronics and safety equipment. Children of all ages are welcome but for the Otoque Island Tour, they have to be at least 14 years old.

There’s plenty of locations to choose from, with all of them being both great fishing spots and sightseeing places. The captain can take you to Otoque, Taboga, Taboguilla, and Uraba Island, depending on what you want to catch and how much time you have. You’ll target Mahi Mahi, Mackerel, Tarpon, Roosterfish, Snapper, and many more.

Use the opportunity to experience these beautiful, turquoise waters first hand – by snorkeling! Simply request snorkeling equipment in advance and the captain will prepare it for your trip. Your fishing equipment is also included in the price and with it also come lures, baits, and snacks. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge.

Sofimar Charters welcome you regardless of your fishing experience. Don’t hesitate to book a trip with Captain Melvin, even if you’ve never held a rod before. He’ll make sure you have a great time, learn something new and have your first catch.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Special Trip
    Ā”solicitado! Reservado hace: 4 dĆ­as
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $350
    Fishing Tour to ML Buoy. You'll target Mahi Mahi, Bonito, Tuna, Snapper, and many more using various techniques. Kids all ages are welcome and no previous fishing experience is required. Before the trip starts, verification of identification is required.
  • Viaje Privado
    Jigging Trip
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jan 1 - Apr 30
    US $425
    Bring all your jig tackle box and run up to 10 miles offshore to hit the sweet spots. You'll be targeting a variety of Snapper species, including Mutton, Rock, Mullet and Spotted Snapper, as well as Grouper, and Sea Bass. Before the trip starts, verification of identification is required.
  • Viaje Privado
    Bay Tour
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $500
    Fishing around the Panama Canal Buoys. You'll go up to 14 miles offshore. Whale watching is an option and is only between July-November. The captain will provide your fishing equipment, snacks, and drinks. Contact in advance if you want to go snorkeling. Before the trip starts, verification of identification is required.
  • Viaje Privado
    Island Tour
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    7 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:40 AM
    US $575
    Tour around the Bay Islands of Taboga-Uraba-Taboguilla-Chama. The captain will cover your fishing equipment, snacks, and drinks. Departure times are flexible. You'll target Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Bonito, Barracuda, and False Albacore. Before the trip starts, verification of identification is required.
  • Viaje Privado
    Otoque Island Tour
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada May 1 - Dec 1
    US $750
    You'll be fishing around Otoque - Bona - Estiba. You'll mainly use trolling, bottom fishing, and casting. Your main targets are Mahi Mahi, False Albacore, Bonito, Snapper, and Barracuda. If you would like to go snorkeling, just request it in advance. Before the trip starts, verification of identification is required.
  • Viaje Privado
    Torrent Tour
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada May 1 - Dec 1
    US $925
    Fishing around Panama Bay Torrents. You'll try out different fishing techniques, such as trolling, casting, popping, jigging, and more. You'll target Snapper, Barracuda, Sierra, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, False Albacore, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna. Your fishing equipment is covered by the captain. Before the trip starts, verification of identification is required.

FAQs about Sofimar Charters

Sofimar Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Special Trip (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Jigging Trip (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Bay Tour (6 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Island Tour (7 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Otoque Island Tour (8 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Torrent Tour (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Sofimar Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Equipo de snorkel Request in advance
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with Sofimar Charters include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo (Penn and Shimano)
  • Carnada Viva
  • SeƱuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Snacks (Doritos)
  • Bebidas (Water, soda, beer)
  • Marinero (Tips are appreciated)
  • Licencia de Pesca

Sofimar Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla (mackerels / Jacks / Snappers / Bonitos)
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

Sofimar Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing (Jigg / Live Shrimps / Squids )
  • Troleo (From Rapala till Fishing Skirts)
  • Spinning (We love to take you in front of the action)
  • Jigging
  • Popping (This is our Brand - Topwaterexplotion)
  • Drift Fishing (Lot of action if we find that Drift Line)
  • LĆ­nea de Mano (Just like the old times)

Top targeted fish species with Sofimar Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tarpon

Sobre el Captain

Melvin Arrocha Pimentel
Ciudad de PanamĆ”, PanamĆ”
Reportes de Pesca
11 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 16 horas
Miembro desde Julio 2019
"I'm a professional angler that knows all about casting fishing and all species that you can catch on the topwater game." Captain Melvin fishes Tarpon with lures and says that not many captains do that in this area. It took him 2 years to learn how to fish this species. He speaks English and Spanish. His favorite part of his job is when customers tell him they got a fish for the first time.

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail) Broomtail Grouper
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Roosterfish Roosterfish

Especificaciones del barco

Custom built (Skiff) construido en 2014. Impulsado por 60HP Yamaha Enduro motor, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 20 nudos.

Longitud
25 ft
Capacidad
4 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
mackerels / Jacks / Snappers / Bonitos
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Jigg / Live Shrimps / Squids
Troleo
From Rapala till Fishing Skirts
Spinning
We love to take you in front of the action
Jigging
Popping
This is our Brand - Topwaterexplotion
Drift Fishing
Lot of action if we find that Drift Line
LĆ­nea de Mano
Just like the old times

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Equipo de snorkel
Request in advance
Vivero para la carnada
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Penn and Shimano
Carnada Viva
SeƱuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Snacks
Doritos
Bebidas
Water, soda, beer
Marinero
Tips are appreciated
Licencia de Pesca

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

CancelaciĆ³n gratis hasta 14 dĆ­as antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 14 dĆ­as antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica despuĆ©s, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrarĆ” el 100% del depĆ³sito.

PolĆ­ticas

Traslado no incluĆ­do
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niƱos
All ages welcome
No Fumar
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberaciĆ³n

Pago

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 15% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
PayPal

Ciudad de PanamĆ” Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 11 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
4.8 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (22)
Great day!
Amazing experience
Great trip
+19
CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
11
0
0
0
0
OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niƱos
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
100%
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Jeffrey S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great day!

VERIFICADO   Bay Tour on Febrero 1, 2024
Slow biting day, but we were Infish all day caught 2 albacore tuna!
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Jason W.
Suwanee, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Captain Mel is the BOMB!

VERIFICADO   Special Trip on Septiembre 24, 2022
Captain Mel goes above and beyond to make sure his charter clients are comfortable, have a great time, and most importantly,...
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David S.
Houston, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experiencia:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general
My FiancĆ© and I had a very special day with Capt. Melvin (CM). The day started out with threatening skyā€™s that turned black...
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Even L.
Cliffside Park, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Bay tour fishing with captain Melvin

VERIFICADO   Bay Tour on Agosto 7, 2022
Had a wonderful day at sea with Captain Melvin and his friend. We went early I. The morning and fished until late in the afternoon....
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David P.
Cocoa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great trip

VERIFICADO   Special Trip on Enero 31, 2023
What great day! If fishing from out of panga is your thing this is the charter for you. Knowledgeable captain and crew, service...
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