Built on top of a hill near the small town of Quebrada de Piedra, guests are greeted with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from the moment they arrive. Built in the early 2000’s, Paradise Fishing Lodge was one of the first luxury fishing lodges in the Gulf of Chiriqui. For nearly two decades it was one of the most popular lodges in Panama, but by the late 2010s it needed updates and new blood to stay relevant. It got that and more when a local Panamanian businessman bought it in early 2020. He immediately started working on his vision to make Paradise Fishing Lodge the best luxury fishing lodge in Panama by building a brand new marina in 2021, a new kitchen in 2022 along with installing fiber optic internet, and in 2023 they completely renovating all existing rooms as well as built five new suites.

Today each of the nine rooms showcase new floors, new lighting, new bathrooms, floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the incredible views, air conditioning, and flat screen TVs. The new suites also feature indoor/outdoor showers and king beds. On the property they feature a beautiful pool with swim up bar, hot tub, and an open-air restaurant and bar area with some of the best sunset views you’ll ever see. Your stay here is all inclusive so all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, three meals a day, daily appetizers when you return from fishing, laundry service, and even transfers between Panama City and the lodge are included. Much of the staff here from managers to the chef have been here for close to a decade to the service is as good as the delicious food.

The fleet of 32′ Contender boats at Paradise Fishing Lodge has always been known to be one of the best and fastest in the Gulf of Chiriqui. The preferred boat in this region are center consoles, which are better suited cutting down on long run times, running and gunning after schools of yellowfin tuna all day long, and for allowing multiple anglers to be casting and fighting fish simultaneously. The new owner recently gave all these boats a new gelcoat, new nonslip protection, new 300 HP Suzuki motors, and installed dual Garmin touch screens. He didn’t stop there however, as in 2022 he expanded his fleet by acquring two new 33′ World Cats and a gorgeous 31′ Bertram.  These are ideal for larger groups and for those who want an upgraded fishing experience. The prize of the Paradise Fishing Lodge fleet is the stunning new 39′ Contender ST complete with mezzazine, dual flush mounted Garmin touch screens, and a Seakeeper.

Every boat in the fleet is equipped with tuna tubes, live wells, T-tops, top of the line Garmin electronics. The owner is an avid angler himself, so he has sold all of the old tackle he inherited with the lodge and replaced it with brand new, custom made Alutecnos conventional tackle and Diawa spinning gear. Located due north of Coiba Island National Park, you are a short run away from some of the best sport fishing hot spots in the world. Whether you want to troll for giant black and blue marlin at the Hannibal Bank, chase down yellowfin tuna, slow troll live bait inshore, bottom fishing, or go popper fishing until your arms fall off – you can do it all from here. When you combine the location, 5-star service, luxurious accommodations, and a world class fishing operation based out of their own private marina – there is little doubt that the Paradise Fishing Lodge needs to be mentioned as one of the best all-inclusive fishing lodges not only in Panama, but all of Central America.