The Pearl Island Charter Company

The Pearl Island Charter Company is the perfect place to be for anyone interested in fishing Gatun Lake. Since their introduction in the ’60s, Peacock Bass have thrived in Gatun Lake, and are joined each year by a range of anglers’ favorites to create some of the inland best game fishing anywhere in the country. The flooded forest creates unique reef-like conditions perfect for developing a fully-rounded aquatic ecosystem.

You will be fishing aboard an 18’ Orlando Clipper specifically designed to navigate these tricky waterways without snagging on the many hazards submerged beneath the surface. It can carry up to 3 guests in safety and comfort, and offers everything you will need to land the very best.

Once you arrive at the fishing spots specially picked out for your target species, the boat’s fishfinder will pinpoint the biggest catch, and its top quality tackle will make sure you bring them in.

How you fish depends on what you are after, as well as your personal preferences. There is a range of tackle and techniques available to best target your chosen species. The crew specializes in landing big fish on artificials.

Be it spinning for Snook, trolling for Peacock Bass, or popping for Tarpon, the crew will get you set up to bring in your target the way you want. If live bait is more your style, no problem! They can also arrange the purchase of live minnows for bottom fishing or casting – it’s your trip, so you may as well fish your way!

All trips come with drinks and lunch, as well as all tackle, lures, and a professional guide who will share all his secret spots with you, giving you access to the best fishing Gatun Lake can possibly offer!

Explore the beautiful waters of Gatun Lake with The Pearl Island Charter Company, and have a fishing adventure you’ll remember!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $385
    We will depart from Laguna (1 hour from Panama City). Our guide will ask you which kind of fish you want to target, Then the strategy will be set and we will start fishing. After 4 hours of fun, we will return to the dock, where you can fillet your catch for 25 cents a piece. Boat, gas, ice chests, tackle and lures, guide, 3 drinks per person (beer, soda, and water combinations), snacks and a sandwich are all included. Transfer from Panama City and back is $45.00 and minows are $12 per 100.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $485
    Spend the whole day fishing Gatun Lake. We will depart from Laguna (1-hour drive from Panama City). At the start of your trip your guide will talk through what you want to target and will plan your trip around that. Boat, gas, ice chests, tackle and lures, guide, 3 drinks per person (beer, soda, and water combinations), snacks and a sandwich are all included. Transfer from Panama City and back is $45.00 and minows are $12 per 100.

FAQs about The Pearl Island Charter Company

The Pearl Island Charter Company offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $385 per group, additional US $55 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake (5 hours)
  • US $485 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake (8 hours)

When you book a trip with The Pearl Island Charter Company, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Motor de troleo inalĆ”mbrico
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with The Pearl Island Charter Company include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva (Availiable for $20.00 100 minows)
  • SeƱuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Snacks
  • Bebidas (Beer and soft drinks 5 p/p)
  • Almuerzo (Sandwish)

The Pearl Island Charter Company offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca en Lado (Lake GatĆŗn at the Panama Canal)
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa

The Pearl Island Charter Company offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing (Minnow fishing upon request ā€“ minnow not included)
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with The Pearl Island Charter Company include:
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Sobre el Captain

Rolando Pereira
Gamboa, PanamĆ”
Reportes de Pesca
19 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 8 horas
Miembro desde Marzo 2017
The Pearl Islands Charter Company has been operating in the area for over two decades, running fishing trips, pleasure cruises, and sightseeing tours. They pride themselves on providing a safe, fun, and client-oriented experience on every trip, and will always be more than happy to go the extra mile in order to make your time with them even more memorable!
Our Team
Xavier C.
First mate

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish
Snook Snook

Especificaciones del barco

Orlando Clipper (Center console) construido en 2005, y restaurado en 2019. Impulsado por 60HP Suzuki motor, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 22 nudos.

Longitud
18 ft
Capacidad
3 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Lado
Lake GatĆŗn at the Panama Canal
Pesca Cerca de la Costa

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Minnow fishing upon request ā€“ minnow not included
Troleo
Spinning
Popping

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Motor de troleo inalƔmbrico
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Availiable for $20.00 100 minows
SeƱuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Snacks
Bebidas
Beer and soft drinks 5 p/p
Almuerzo
Sandwish

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

CancelaciĆ³n gratis hasta 3 dĆ­as antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 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

OpciĆ³n de traslado despuĆ©s de reservar
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Se permiten niƱos
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberaciĆ³n
All Tarpon and big Peacock must be released

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
Visa
Mastercard
Transferencia Bancaria
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crƩdito, habrƔ un cargo adicional del 3.5%

Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
4.6 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 7 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
4.4 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Foto de clientes (1)
Rolando & Cpt Issy were fabulous! We caught fish, they were very attentive to all our needs and more. Book with Rolando for inshore or he has offshore too. He won't disappoint!
CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
5
2
0
0
0
OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niƱos
75%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
75%
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5 de 7 reseƱas
Edwin C.
Panama City, Panama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

An all round Fantastic day!!!!!!!!!!!

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake on Mayo 23, 2022
Just back from a fantastic day out today, fishing started off a bit slow but the guides very extensive experience of the venue...
Edwin C. recomienda The Pearl Island Charter Company
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Steven W.
Elgin, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Full Day with Captain Gerardo

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake on Mayo 6, 2021
Had a great time catching snook and peacock bass in the Panama Canal.Ā  Captain Gerardo is an EXCELLENT captain.Ā  Very friendly...
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Derek S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Rolando

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake on Junio 14, 2022
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Stephane M.
MaskinongƩ, QC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Very good
4.0 / 5
En general

Good day

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake on Diciembre 9, 2021
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Keith H.
United States
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experiencia:
Good
3.0 / 5
Barco
Very good
4.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Very good
4.0 / 5
En general

Half Day of Peacock Bass Fishing

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip ā€“ Gatun Lake on Febrero 16, 2018
We fished the Gatun Lake yesterday. Unfortunately we got a late start. The chart is great for new anglers and bass fishing...
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