TROPIC STAR LODGE
Tropic Star Lodge is a world-renowned fishing resort located in Piñas Bay, Panama. The luxury lodge is carved into the hillside of the Darien Jungle and can only be reached by boat or charter plane. The remote Pacific location provides amazing fishing and onshore jungle opportunities for guests. Anglers looking to catch billfish, especially Black Marlin, Blue Marlin and Sailfish are in for an amazing bucket list fishing experience. Its also not just the bill fish that Tropic star is famous for, their average size of dorado and yellowfin are some of the largest in the world along with the sheer numbers of these fish present in the surrounding waters. With more fishing world records than any other resort, people from around the world visit Tropic Star to achieve their fishing dreams and experience the Darien Rainforest.
No matter what time of the year you book you have the option of what you want to target and where, its always great to mix things up, this can even be done during the day for example – offshore for billfish in the morning then the afternoon inshore for multiple species consisting of rooster fish, grouper, Cubera snapper and multiple jacks including giant almaco. Trolling live baits, plastics, popping and fly fishing are all possible here both offshore and inshore, this is entirely down to how you would personally like to target these fish.
The majority of species can be caught all year round but if you have a specific target in mind it is highly advised to take note of the prime time below, especially for black marlin, prices are reflected in this due to the incredibly high demand to catch these fish and how short the main season is. Please note that 6 days fishing is only available during black marlin season.
Tropic Star Lodge has provided the ultimate in offshore and inshore fishing adventures for their guests for the past 59 years, and has even been named “the Best Fishing Resort in the world.” Their Pacific waters are famed for holding a vast variety of treasured species, and guests are able to spend more time fishing & less time getting to the fish, with the reef only 20 minutes away. The fishing and the lush rainforest alike attract anglers and adventure seekers from all over the world.
At Tropic Star Lodge 52 guests are catered to by 100 staff, with 26 luxurious, spacious, air-conditioned rooms or villas all fitted with great sized en-suites. Views of the expansive bay, along with native plants, birds, flowers make their accommodations a favourite of guests who return year after year requesting a special slice of heaven. Each room has an ocean or tropical garden view, creating a tranquil escape from everyday life.
The lodge has a range of luxury resort features on offer, including a freshwater swimming pool, Rainforest spa, and a range of versatile dining options. Guests have the option of spending their down-time sharing fish tales at the new dockside Marlin Bar, relaxing in the new Rainforest Spa, or exploring a host of shoreside activities on offer.
DINING AND DRINKS
The lodge boasts a very impressive 3 bars and 3 areas to dine at that are rotated throughout your stay, the quality of food is something you would expect to find in a high end restaurant not in the middle of a rainforest. Executive chef Gabriel is somewhat of a magician when it comes to creating his dishes and has a very skilled team working under him including stunning four course meals every evening, and Breakfasts including English, American and Latin. If your partial to a cocktail or 2 the lodge also has an international award winning barman and team that has all your favourite requests covered, there’s nothing better than walking straight off the boat to happy hour and some exceptional sushi and appetisers that await you after a successful days fishing.
2023 TROPIC STAR PRICES
Tropic star offers 3 different options for fishing and stay, including 3, 4 or 6 days fishing with an added night at the lodge before travelling home. Up to 4 people are allowed per boat with a higher discounted rate per person added, and an option to upgrade your boat and size . The prices below are based on 3 days fishing and 4 nights stay with 2 people sharing boat and accommodation, again rooms can be upgraded for extra cost.
Black marlin season – January – February
$9635 per person (6 days fishing and 7 nights stay)
Inshore season – March – June
$5435 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Blue marlin season – July – December
$6185 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Prices include the following
Internal private flight and panga ride
Fishing
Accommodation at lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetisers at bar and wine
Hotel in Panama city first night
Meet and greet at gate when your international flight arrives in panama city airport
Taxis and coaches to and from hotels and airport
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
International flights
Cocktails
Gratuities are at your discretion and depend on the level of service received. Recommended amount for land based staff is around $250 per guest, with boat crews around $100 per day.
For any enquiries on prices and availability please email me through my contact form or you can request my number.
As well as individual bookings throughout the year i am pleased to announce that i am running a hosted trip for opening week in November, this will be for 4 days fishing and five nights stay at the lodge, along with an initial night in panama city before we head to the lodge.
$7135 or around £5800