Client Comments:
Attention to Detail Is the Name of the Game At this Wonderful Seaside
Resort
My wife and I booked a honeymoon in Panama 3 weeks prior to our
departure, so needless to say our planning was a little hasty. While we were
looking for accommodations in Bocas Del Toro (on the Caribbean side of
Panama) we mistakenly came across the Gone Fishing Panama web site not
realizing it was actually located on the Pacific side of Panama. Before we
discovered our mistake, my wife had already been "sold" by the pictures and
descriptions on the resort web site. Gone Fishing Panama looked to be worthy
of a change in itinerary, so we called and reserved our room and booked a
connecting flight to David and before we knew it, we were in beautiful Boca
Chica.
From the few days we had already been in Panama, we realized that it is
difficult for out of the way resorts to be built with the detail that one
expects in a nicer accommodations. This was definitely NOT the case here.
The owners, Donna and Bruce, have gone to great lengths to ensure that GFP
was tastefully designed and decorated, built with attention to detail,
meticulously maintained, and staffed by locals that have really learned how
to make guests feel like royalty. The food is great (especially the fresh
seafood), the bar is always serving cold drinks and the infinity pool
overlooking the ocean is a great way to cool off in the afternoon. To top it
off, the resort sits in the tropical setting of Boca Chica, which is
absolutely beautiful.
Donna and Bruce are always on site and go out of their way to make sure
that guests are satisfied. I got the sense that not many people (if any)
leave GFP unsatisfied. In fact, many of the guests we met during our stay
were repeat customers, which is incredible when you consider that the resort
is less than 2 years old.
The prices for room, food, beverage and activities are very reasonable.
The private fishing excursions can be a little pricey, but not when compared
to the US. Plus you get your own boat and a captain with over 30 years of
experience. Due to our late planning, I didn't book a fishing trip and I
really regretted it as I watched the other guests get back with their catch.
I would recommend Gone Fishing Panama to couples, families and anyone who
enjoys world class fishing and top notch accommodations. We will definitely
be repeat customers during our next trip to Panama.
Some tips to make your stay at GFP as perfect as possible:
1. Book a fishing excursion with Bruce ahead of time. Every day a group
would go out on the resort's private sport fisher and bring back Mahi mahi,
Snapper, and other fresh catch to be prepared for the guests at dinner.
2. Book early and reserve an upgraded room- the view alone is worth the
extra $.
3. The road to GFP is best navigated by a local- if you are flying in to
David, get a taxi or have the resort pick you up and take you back.
4. Get out and explore the area. Deserted beaches, exotic wild animals
and more are all easily accessible via water taxi from the private dock at
GFP (the staff can arrange the trips for you).
* This TripAdvisor Member:
o Liked — Luxury accommodations in an isolated setting
o Disliked — Leaving!
From: DSnook - San Diego, CA
 Dear
Bruce and Donna:
The first day we caught 8 sails and 1 blue marlin (300 pounds). The
second day we caught 2 snook, 1 corvina, 1 sail, and 1 dorado We had an
excellent time, the boat was perfect, food was good, and staff were pleasant
and excellent at their job. We will definitely try to come back.
Thanks, Doug Rollings, February, 2006
10th October 2006 22:26 - Bill: Boca Chica
Anyone going to the beaches of Chiriqui, especially if you are around Boca
Brava, must go to Gone Fishing Panama Resort in Boca Chica. The setting is
fantastic, the small resort, which opened about 6 months ago is great, and
the accommodations are the best. The owners, Bruce and Donna, will provide
you with anything that you require, including terrific meals prepared by
their excellent chefs. Don't miss this place. Bill
6th January 2007 20:35 - Jon Arcuni: Gone Fishing Panama Resort
I spent four days at Gone Fishing March 06. Loved it! Great everything.
Right now I am sitting at the bar there and have come back for a month! Once
you come here, you come back. The road is being fixed, but you still need a
high clearance vehicle to get in. Worth it. I just bought land in Boca
Chica. This is THE place for a boat in Panama. Fishermans heaven! Good
facilities, great launch ramp available in Boca Chica.
The Visitor (http://www.focuspublicationsint.com/)
A new resort with the wonderful name "Gone Fishing" has just opened
in Boca Chica, a small fishing village, in the province of Chiriqui on the
Pacific Ocean just one hour and fifteen minutes from David. Directions
given by the owners for finding Boca Chica are intriguing: after turning off
the Interamerican Highway at the sign pointing to Horconcitos, turn left at
the Boca Chica sign. Gone Fishing Panama Resorts is located at telephone
pole # 151. Though the resort did not open until Feb. 1, people who
stayed there prior to that date, despite the ongoing construction, all said
they will be back, (their experience exceeded their expectations). A
grand opening celebration is scheduled for March 5 at 2pm and the public is
invited.
Gone Fishing Panama Resort is a small, secluded retreat for sightseeing,
relaxing, big game fishing, in-shore fishing swimming, surfing,
beachcombing, honeymooning (weddings, are also catered for ). The
resort offers upscale accommodations with fabulous views and serves tasty
gourmet meals on an open-air terrace with a panoramic view of the ocean and
islands. There is a large, vanishing- edge swimming pool and two boats for
rent, both with complete safety equipment aboard. Additional dock
spaces are being built for anyone that needs a slip for the night or for
long term. Diesel and gasoline will be available soon also.
Boca Chica, Panama (http://blog.watercolorsails.info/)
In our travels from Costa Rica toward Panama City included the lovely island
group of Isla Parida and then, Boca Chica. Here in Boca Chica, we have met
the owners of a hotel/fishing/restaurant place called Gone Fishing Panama
Resort. The owners are eager to continue helping the local school with their
needs to support literacy in the community. Currently they are working with
Rotary to get textbooks for the school and also want to support student
reading through collecting children’s literature in Spanish, English and
bilingual. Cruisers who travel down the coast of Panama, will find a great
opportunity here to contribute to a local effort already underway to help
the school children of Panama. If you are planning to come to Boca Chica,
drop off donations of books and school supplies to Donna at Gone Fishing,
right up from the sailboat anchorage. You may also donate funds to help with
the project at Gone Fishing Panama (gonefishingpanama.com) The resort will
be holding a fishing tournament this coming spring to benefit the local
school as well.
If you do not receive a timely
response please call us or e-mail us at 
Our internet service is not always 100% and the cell phone service is
marginal at times. We appreciate your interest in Gone Fishing Panama
Resort!
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