Fishing

The Gulf has superb fishing, especially around the Islas Montuosos and Hannibal Bank. The best fishing is for black marlin and sailfish from January to April. Find huge yellowfin tuna from March to May; dolphin (the fish, not the mammal) abound from November to January. From July to January it's roosterfish and wahoo; catch amberjacks, mackerel, snapper, and grouper year-round.

Gone Fishing. Gone Fishing offers deep-sea charters for $1,200, or less-expensive inshore fishing that starts at $700. Boca Chica, 507/6930–4215; www.gonefishingpanama.com. From $700.

Panama Big Game Fishing Club. Panama Big Game Fishing Club includes daily fishing trips to the gulf's best spots in their rates. Boca Chica, www.panamabiggamefishingclub.com. From $650.