Joe Rivers Elite Tours · Maritime

Pacific Big Game
Sportfishing Charters.

Panama's Pacific drop-offs—including the Hannibal Bank, Piñas Bay, and Montuosa—harbor the planet's greatest concentration of Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, and inshore Roosterfish. We run modern tournament-rigged vessels with verified, transparent charter rates.

IGFA Master

Certified Captains (20+ Yrs)

Tackle

Shimano & Penn

Target Species

Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo

Hospitality

Gourmet & Sashimi

Conservation

Catch & Release

Live Fleet Tracking

Private Charter Anchorages & Courses.

An interactive chart of our active Pacific & Caribbean grounds — from Ocean Reef Marina to the Hannibal Bank seamount and the Coiba mothership anchorage. Hover or tap any marker to inspect depth, notes, and the charter that serves it.

Live Charter Chart · Panama Waters
Chart Legend

Anchorages & Courses

  • Marina & Departure
  • Fishing Ground
  • Island / Sanctuary
  • Overnight Mooring
  • Active yacht course

Tap any marker to inspect the anchorage, depth, and the private charter that serves it.

Select an anchorage on the chart to view its charter details.

Deep Sea Offshore Premium Charter
Charter 01
$650 USD / Charter

Deep Sea Offshore Premium Charter

38ft Custom Bertram / Express Sportfisher with twin diesels

An authentic Pacific big-game excursion into legendary underwater drop-offs where nutrient-rich upwellings attract monster pelagic predators. Outfitted with Shimano Tiagra reels, carbon outriggers, and sonar radar.

Target Species
Yellowfin TunaWahooDorado (Mahi-Mahi)Sailfish
Duration8 Hours
Capacity2 – 6 Guests
Black & Blue Marlin Trophy Expedition
Charter 02
$850 USD / Charter

Black & Blue Marlin Trophy Expedition

44ft Tournament Viking with fighting chair & tuna tower

Target the ocean's ultimate crown jewel. We run to the Hannibal Bank, Piñas Bay, and deep oceanic canyons where billfish over 500 lbs breach the waves in violent strikes. Ethical catch-and-release practices for billfish.

Target Species
Black MarlinBlue MarlinPacific SailfishGiant Tuna
Duration10 Hours
Capacity2 – 6 Guests
Inshore Coastal Popping & Jigging
Charter 03
$450 USD / Charter

Inshore Coastal Popping & Jigging

31ft Center Console with twin Yamaha 300s

High-octane inshore sportfishing along rocky points, volcanic drop-offs, and mangrove river mouths. Watch iconic Roosterfish raise their comb-like dorsal fins through transparent breakers as they smash surface poppers.

Target Species
RoosterfishCubera SnapperCorvinaSnookJack Crevalle
Duration6 Hours
Capacity2 – 8 Guests
Tuna Boil Popper & Live Bait Hunt
Charter 04
$750 USD / Charter

Tuna Boil Popper & Live Bait Hunt

36ft Contender with triple outboards

Chase feeding dolphin pods and diving seabirds into explosive 'tuna boils'. Cast heavy stickbaits directly into churned surface water and battle muscle-bound yellowfin on stand-up spinning gear.

Target Species
Yellowfin Tuna (up to 200+ lbs)WahooRainbow Runner
Duration8 Hours
Capacity2 – 5 Guests
Multi-Day Coiba & Montuosa Mothership Liveaboard
Charter 05
$2200 USD / Charter

Multi-Day Coiba & Montuosa Mothership Liveaboard

Luxury 58ft Yacht + Dedicated 33ft Center Console tender

The pinnacle of maritime luxury travel. Sleep anchored in uninhabited jungle bays inside Coiba National Marine Park, fish from sunrise to sunset on Hannibal Bank without returning to port, and enjoy 5-star stateroom comfort.

Target Species
MarlinYellowfinSwordfishCuberaSailfish
Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
Capacity2 – 6 Guests
Pacific Night Drift & Nocturnal Giants
Charter 06
$550 USD / Charter

Pacific Night Drift & Nocturnal Giants

38ft Sportfisher with underwater LED illumination

When the tropical sun dips below the horizon, apex predators rise to hunt under moonlight. Drift deep underwater seamounts with deep-drop luminous rigs and light-sticks for mysterious deep ocean encounters.

Target Species
Cubera SnapperBroadbill SwordfishSharks (Tag & Release)Tarpon
Duration6 Hours (Sunset to Midnight)
Capacity2 – 4 Guests
Standards of Excellence

Included on Every Charter.

We never compromise on maritime safety or guest comfort. Every vessel undergoes rigorous maintenance and carries full marine insurance, satellite positioning, and premium refreshments.

Full IGFA-grade Shimano & Penn tournament tackle
Panama maritime fishing licenses & permits included
Master Captain & dedicated first mate assistance
Gourmet lunch, fresh ceviche, beer & chilled beverages
Livewell systems, teasers, and high-speed lures
Professional fish cleaning & vacuum-packing service
Pacific & Caribbean Waters

Available Species.

Panama's dual-ocean geography delivers extraordinary diversity of game fish. Our captains target the full spectrum of Pacific pelagics and Caribbean inshore species.

Blue MarlinBlack MarlinYellowfin TunaWahooDorado / Mahi-MahiSnapperCorvinaSnookSailfish
Ready for the Adventure?

Experience Panama's
Legendary Waters.

Live a sportfishing experience in Panama backed by a professional team, top-tier equipment, and uncompromising maritime safety.

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