Spearfishing · Panama

HOLD YOUR
BREATH.

Panama's Pacific coast and islands offer some of the last truly wild spearfishing in the world. Giant tuna, cubera snapper, roosterfish — all within reach of a freediver who knows where to look.

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What It Is

The most
pure hunt
in the ocean.

Spearfishing is freediving with purpose. You descend on a single breath, read the reef, choose your target and make a clean, ethical shot. No bycatch. No waste. Just you, the ocean and the fish.

Panama's Pacific coast is one of the most productive spearfishing destinations in the world. Nutrient-rich upwellings fuel massive pelagic schools, while our coastal islands hold trophy-sized resident fish in pristine, uncrowded waters.

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How We Hunt

One ocean.
One breath.

Every trip is tailored to your experience level. Whether you've never freedived before or you're a seasoned bluewater hunter, we put you in the right spot with the right technique.

Reef Hunting

Working rocky structure and coral heads in 5–20m of water. We stalk resident species — snapper, grouper, cubera, barracuda — using ambush technique and patience. Ideal for beginners and intermediate freedivers. The reef teaches you to slow down and read the fish.

Bluewater Hunting

Open ocean, no bottom, high adrenaline. We drop into feeding schools of yellowfin tuna, wahoo and dorado triggered by frigate birds and baitballs. Requires comfort in open water and solid breath-hold. This is where Panama earns its reputation as a world-class destination.

Equipment

What to
bring.

We have a few spearguns available on request, but if you're serious about spearfishing we recommend bringing your own setup. Here's what you need for Panama's Pacific waters.

Speargun

A 90–110cm band gun covers most reef situations. For bluewater trips targeting tuna and wahoo, double roller spearguns 130–140cm are preferred for bigger hunts. We strongly recommend using a boa with bungee break away instead of a reel — it's safer, more effective and the preferred setup in these waters. We have a limited number of guns available on request.

Mask, Fins & Wetsuit

Low-volume freediving mask and long-blade fins make a big difference. Water temperature is 26–29°C year round — a 3mm shorty is usually enough, but a 3mm full suit is more comfortable for long sessions. Bring your own for best fit.

Safety & Extras

We carry float lines, dive flags and a first aid kit on every trip. Bring a dive knife, gloves and reef-safe sunscreen. Weight belt and weights can be arranged on request. The two-person rule is always applied — no one dives alone.

Where We Go

Five spots.
Each unique.

From inshore reef systems just minutes from Santa Catalina to offshore banks deep in the Pacific, every spot has its own character. Click any marker to explore.

Isla de Coiba Isla Cébaco SANTA CATALINA COAST BEFORE COIBA Snapper · Grouper · Jack Wahoo · Dorado 30–45 min from base OFFSHORE BANKS Yellowfin · Dorado · Wahoo Marlin · Sailfish 1–2h offshore CEBACO ISLAND Snapper · Grouper · Jack Wahoo · Dorado 45 min · Pristine reef PUNTA RESTINGHE Roosterfish · Cubera Snapper Península de Azuero ISLA DE COIBA Snorkeling · Fishing · Surfing No Spearfishing UNESCO National Park N S E W OUR SPOTS
Your Guides

People who
live it.

Our guides aren't instructors reading from a manual. They're local hunters who have spent thousands of hours in these exact waters. They know the tides, the fish, the spots and the stories.

Spearbaby Guide
Local Expert Guides
Freediving · Spearfishing · Fishing

A group of passionate locals and ocean lovers, born and raised on the Pacific coast of Panama. English, Spanish and Italian spoken. Safety-certified and first-aid trained.

Spearbaby Team
The Spearbaby Team
10+ Years on the Water in Panama

We started as freedivers obsessed with clean, ethical hunting. That obsession became a business. Every trip reflects the same standard we hold ourselves to — patient, precise and deeply respectful of the ocean.

FAQ

Common
Questions.

Not at all. We take complete beginners every week. We'll teach you the basics of breath-hold, how to handle a speargun safely, and put you in spots where the reef does most of the work. All we ask is that you're comfortable in the water.
Yes — spearfishing is legal in Panama outside of protected marine reserves. We operate exclusively in permitted zones and respect all local regulations. Our guides know exactly where we can and cannot fish, ensuring every trip is fully compliant.
Depending on season and spot: Yellowfin tuna (up to 200lb+), cubera snapper, roosterfish, wahoo, dorado, amberjack, jack crevalle, colorado snapper and barracuda. Offshore trips in December–April offer the best bluewater action. Reef trips produce year-round.
Most reef hunting happens between 5–15m — achievable for anyone with basic comfort in the water. Bluewater trips target fish near the surface (0–10m) so depth isn't the limiting factor. We never push anyone beyond their comfort zone.
December–April is peak season for offshore species (tuna, wahoo). The dry season brings cleaner water, calmer seas and better visibility. That said, reef hunting is excellent year-round — we've had incredible trips in every month of the year.
Absolutely. We clean your catch on the boat and you can take it home, or we can connect you with local restaurants who will cook it for you the same evening. There's nothing better than eating what you just hunted.
Swimwear, sunscreen (reef-safe), sunglasses, a hat, and a sense of adventure. We provide safety equipment. Bring your own spearfishing gear or let us know in advance if you need to borrow ours. We take care of water, snacks and packed lunch on full day trips.

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