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San Blas fishing charters 2025

  • Writer: Click and Sailing | PanamĆ” Boat Charter
    Click and Sailing | PanamĆ” Boat Charter
  • Sep 6, 2024
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jun 14

šŸŽ£ We Take You to the Best Fishing Spots in San Blas

San Blas, Panama’s Caribbean paradise, offers not just dreamy beaches 🌓 but also one of the world’s most authentic fishing experiences. With crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life and expert guidance from the indigenous Guna people, fishing here becomes a unique cultural and ecological adventure.

Check out this related article: šŸŽ£ Ultimate Fishing Guide Panama 2025

Fishing in San Blas on board a sailboat

In this article, you’ll discover:

āœ… 3 legal fishing methods in Guna Yalaā›” Banned practices (avoid fines up to $5,000!)šŸ—“ļø 2025 fishing seasons/closures for San Blas🐠 Iconic fish species you can catchšŸ“ 5 secret spots only accessible with local guides

With Click&Sailing, you’ll enjoy this experience legally, sustainably, and memorably! ⛵

🌊 Why Fish in San Blas?

The Guna Yala archipelago boasts:

  • 365 islands with pristine reefs

  • 200+ marine species (from snappers to mahi-mahi)

  • 100% artisanal fishing (legally sustainable)

ā€œThe Guna have fished here for centuries using ecosystem-friendly techniques.ā€ā€” ARAP Panama

šŸŽ£ Legal Fishing Methods in San Blas

1. Fishing with Guna Guides (the only legal way) šŸ›¶

  • How it works:

    • Only indigenous people can fish professionally

    • On Click&Sailing catamarans, they guide guests using provided gear

  • Techniques used:

    • Handline fishing (traditional method)

    • Lobster traps

    • Surface spearfishing (no SCUBA)

2. Sportfishing (catch & release only) šŸŽ£

  • Allowed in designated zones

  • Target species: Wahoo, Barracuda, Mahi-mahi

3. Subsistence Fishing (for local consumption) 🐟

  • Practiced by Guna families

  • Small hand nets only

āš ļø What’s BANNED in San Blas?

Method

Fine

Reason

Motorized fishing

$3,000+

Noise pollution

Industrial nets

$5,000+

Overfishing

Night fishing

$1,500+

Coral protection

šŸ”— Source: Guna Yala Laws

šŸ“… 2025 Fishing Closures in San Blas

Species

Closed Season

Notes

All shellfish

Apr 1 – Jun 30

Caribbean-wide ban

Queen conch

Jul 1 – Sep 30

Guna-only consumption

Goliath grouper

Year-round

Protected species

šŸ’” With Click&Sailing, get real-time closure updates.

🐠 Star Species of San Blas

Reef Fish 🐔

  • Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus)

  • Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci)

Pelagic Fish 🐟

  • Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)

  • Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri)

Invasive (Catch them!) šŸŽÆ

🌓 5 Secret Fishing Spots (Guna-guide only)

  1. Dutch Cays šŸļø

    • Why: Giant barracuda schools

  2. Isla Perro Grande 🦈

    • Secret: Deepwater tuna currents

  3. NarganÔ Zone 🐟

    • Specialty: Snapper at sunrise(Reveal the last 2 spots when booking with Click&Sailing)

⛵ Why Fish with Click&Sailing?

  • āœ… Only authorized for Guna-guided fishing

  • ā™»ļø Eco-friendly gear (circle hooks, biodegradable lines)

  • šŸ“± Live data app (tides, closures, maps)

šŸŽ£ Onboard Fishing Experts: Our Edge

We don’t just have Guna guides—we also offer:šŸ”¹ Specialized crew:

  • Captains with 10+ years of Caribbean sportfishing experience

  • Sailors skilled in:šŸŽ£ Handline fishing🤿 Spearfishing (in permitted zones)🐟 Species/breeding ground IDšŸ”¹ Angler-optimized fleet:

  • Catamarans equipped with:

    • Ergonomic fishing stations

    • High-tech gear (fish finders, Penn International rods)

    • Fish processing areas

ā€œOur ā€˜Pro Angler’ catamaran has a 95% success rate in dorado season.ā€ā€” Captain Ernesto (crew since 2018)

šŸ’” Passionate angler? Ask about our specialty tours with:

  • Onboard technique lessons

  • Satellite fish tracking

  • Night fishing (in approved zones)

ā€œWe only fish 20% of our zones to ensure sustainability.ā€ — Our pledge

šŸ“Œ Conclusion: Legal & Authentic Fishing

San Blas offers a world-class fishing experience where Guna culture and conservation unite. With Click&Sailing:āœ”ļø Access exclusive zonesāœ”ļø Learn ancestral techniquesāœ”ļø Guarantee 100% legal fishing

Ready to cast off? Book at clickandsailing.com/san-blas-fishing šŸŽ£

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