Is there good fishing in and around Bastimentos, Panama?

Is there good fishing in and around Bastimentos? Just ask my husband! He goes  fishing at least twice a week in and around Bastimentos, Panama with or without friends. At least every other time he goes, he comes back with Spanish mackerel, tuna, snapper, or wahoo.

 

Since he started fishing, we rarely buy fish at the local fish market. He started after I bought him a half day fishing tour with the best fisherman in Bocas for his birthday. That was...

Is there good fishing in and around Bastimentos? Just ask my husband! He goes  fishing at least twice a week in and around Bastimentos, Panama with or without friends. At least every other time he goes, he comes back with Spanish mackerel, tuna, snapper, or wahoo.

 

Since he started fishing, we rarely buy fish at the local fish market. He started after I bought him a half day fishing tour with the best fisherman in Bocas for his birthday. That was two years ago and the rest is history.

The fishing in Bastimentos is excellent. Remember that you can fish off of coral reefs or do some deep water fishing on the Caribbean side of the islands. Be careful though. I was trolling near the Zapatilla Keys and nearly got hit by what must have been a 30 pound yellow tuna. Jumped right past my head and went on its way.

The fishing in Bastimentos is excellent. Remember that you can fish off of coral reefs or do some deep water fishing on the Caribbean side of the islands. Be careful though. I was trolling near the Zapatilla Keys and nearly got hit by what must have been a 30 pound yellow tuna. Jumped right past my head and went on its way.