Fishing in Panama
Panama has 40 fishing waters in Napp. Each spot shows live weather, water temperature and a rule-based ranking of which fish are biting right now.
Rivers (30)
Bonyic
Rio Teribe
Río Agua
Río Brazo Prieto
Río Buenaventura
Río Chagres
Río Changuinola
Río Chiatí
Río Chiriquí Nuevo
Río Mangle
Río Papayalito
Río San San
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Río Tuira
Coast (6)
Common questions
What fish can you catch in Panama?
It depends on the water. Open a fishing spot in Panama to see the species most likely right there, from pike and perch to coastal fish.
Do you need a fishing license in Panama?
Usually yes. Fishing in Panama generally requires a national or regional permit, and the rules vary. Check the local regulations before you fish.
When is fishing best in Panama?
It varies by species and season. As a rule the bite is best at dawn and dusk, and Napp ranks the species per spot from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day.