Pointer Deep Fishing

Billfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Sturgeon, and More. Offshore and Inshore Fishing Across the Pacific

From the sailfish capital of the world in Guatemala to the legendary Black Marlin of Panama, the Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna of Cabo San Lucas, and the White Sturgeon of British Columbia’s Fraser River, Pointer Deep Fishing connects anglers to the finest offshore and big water fishing available across Central America, Mexico, and Canada. Five exceptional destinations. Every trip individually designed around each guest. A trip of a lifetime is possible every year.

World Class Offshore and Big Water Fishing. Custom Itineraries From Start to Finish

About Pointer Deep Fishing

Pointer Deep Fishing is built on the same philosophy that defines every program in the Pointer Outfitters collection. Custom itineraries designed around each angler’s specific goals, expert local knowledge on the water, and a genuine commitment to delivering the best available experience at every destination we operate.

Our travel staff has hosted anglers on fishing expeditions around the world. We are a worldwide fishing company with many years of experience connecting serious anglers to exceptional offshore destinations. From the wonderful Mahi Mahi at Cabo San Lucas to the Yellowfin Tuna of the Cocos Island ridge, and the Marlin of Guatemala and Panama, to the Roosterfish of Costa Rica and the White Sturgeon of British Columbia, the breadth of what Pointer Deep Fishing accesses in a single program is genuinely extraordinary.

Every trip is individually designed around the angler. Species goals, group size, preferred dates, and budget all shape the program we build. Let our team connect you to the right destination for the species you want and the experience you are looking for.

From Pacific Billfish to Pacific Salmon. Here Is What the Program Delivers.

THE SPECIES

Pointer Sport Fishing targets some of the world’s most exciting game fish across premier destinations in the Americas. Pursue Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish, White Sturgeon, and Pacific Salmon with experienced guides, whether fishing offshore blue waters, productive inshore coastlines, or the legendary rivers of British Columbia.

Marlin

Black, Blue, Striped. Panama, Guatemala, Cabo San Lucas. Among the greatest offshore game fish in the world.

Sailfish

The fastest fish in the ocean. Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica, Cabo San Lucas. Best from June through August in Piñas Bay.

Mahi Mahi

Explosive color and extraordinary fighting character. Cabo San Lucas, Costa Rica, Panama. Available across all five destinations.

Yellowfin Tuna

Up to 200 pounds in Piñas Bay. Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala. The most sought-after offshore trophy of the Pacific.

Roosterfish

One of the most exciting inshore species in the Pacific. Costa Rica and Panama. Record-sized fish on live bait in the shallows.

White Sturgeon and Salmon

The giants of the Fraser River. British Columbia. White Sturgeon to extraordinary sizes alongside all five Pacific salmon species.

Pacific Billfish. Inshore Giants. River Monsters. The Full Range of Big Water Adventure

The Fishing

Pointer Deep Fishing operates across three distinct styles of fishing that each require a different approach, different tackle, and a completely different character of experience. The offshore Pacific billfish program covers Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica, where Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, and Yellowfin Tuna are the primary targets on the open ocean. Boats leave the dock at first light and run to the offshore grounds, often covering significant distances to reach the most productive water. The captain and crew read the conditions, set the spread, and manage the presentation throughout the day. The fight with a Pacific Marlin or a Pacific Sailfish is genuinely one of the most powerful and most visually dramatic experiences available in saltwater sport fishing.

The inshore program at Costa Rica and Panama covers Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, and a remarkable variety of additional species on live bait in the coastal rock and reef structure that makes both destinations famous for inshore action alongside the offshore billfish program.

The Fraser River White Sturgeon program in British Columbia is a completely different character of fishing from anything the Pacific destinations deliver. This is a big freshwater river program targeting the largest freshwater fish in North America in a spectacular British Columbia mountain setting with salmon and a full range of additional Pacific species available alongside the primary sturgeon target.

Five Exceptional Destinations Across Central America, Mexico, and Canada

Our Destinations

Pointer Sport Fishing offers five world-class destinations across Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, and Canada, each delivering a unique angling experience. From Pacific billfish and inshore game fish to giant White Sturgeon and Pacific Salmon, every destination combines exceptional fishing, experienced captains, quality accommodations, and seamless trip planning for unforgettable sport fishing adventures.

Casa Luz

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Pacific Coast

Year Round | Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna

Luxury Villa | Private Pool | Wi-Fi | AC | Cable TV | Bermuda 31 Boat | Captain and Crew Included | Breakfast and Dinner Included | Afternoon Snacks and Drinks Included A luxury villa experience combined with exceptional Pacific Ocean sportfishing just ten minutes from Manuel Antonio Beach on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. The villa is set in the jungle above the ocean with panoramic views of the rainforest and the Pacific, enormous windows on all three floors, a swimming pool for the warm Costa Rican afternoons, and the extraordinary wildlife of the Manuel Antonio area right outside the door. Toucans, scarlet macaws, three species of monkey, and sloths are regular visitors to the property without leaving the grounds.

The fishing boat leaves the marina between 6:00 and 6:30 in the morning aboard a Bermuda 31 with captain and crew, food and drinks for the day, and all fishing tackle, bait, and licenses included. Primary targets are Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna. Boats typically return to the marina by 4:00 pm for the traditional post-fishing Chili Guaro shot at the marina bar. Host Brenda manages the villa, prepares breakfast and dinner, and coordinates all transportation to and from the boat.

Tucan Lodge

Isla Boca Braba, Gulf of Chiriqui, Panama

Year Round | Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Blue Jacks

Private Island | Family Owned and Operated | Home-Cooked Panamanian Cuisine | Hammocks | Local Fishing Grounds: Hannibal Bank, Montuosa Island, Coiba Island. A family-owned private island lodge in the Gulf of Chiriqui operated by the Spragge family, who have grown up fishing the waters of Hannibal Bank, Montuosa Island, and Coiba Island and know these grounds better than anyone. Nestled on Isla Boca Braba, one of the biggest islands in the Gulf of Chiriqui, Tucan Lodge is accessed from the airport in David with Captain Juan meeting arriving guests and transferring them to Boca Chica for the ten-minute private boat ride to the island.

The fishing covers everything from popping for Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper around the rocky features to live baiting for Marlin and chasing Dolphin throwing poppers at schools of Jumbo Yellowfin. Welcome drinks made with fresh local fruits on arrival, home-cooked Panamanian cuisine every evening, hammocks for the afternoon, and the genuine warmth of a family operation that treats every guest as part of the family from the moment they arrive.

Tropic Star Lodge

Piñas Bay, Darien Province, Panama

Year Round | Peak Marlin June to February | Peak Sailfish June to August | Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Wahoo

One of the most storied and most respected sportfishing lodges in the world, Tropic Star Lodge has been hosting guests in Piñas Bay for over fifty years and holds a record list of IGFA world records that reflects the extraordinary quality of the fishing it accesses. Carved into the hillside of the Darien Jungle and accessible only by boat or small charter plane, the lodge provides accommodations for 38 guests across three distinct lodging options including the classic Casa Grande rooms overlooking the bay, the private Villa cabins scattered through the jungle setting, and the magnificent El Palacio three-suite complex at the top of the hill.

The fishing fleet of 16 customized Bertram 31s and the 45-foot Hatteras Pollyanna give guests flexible options from one to six anglers per boat. Captains who have fished Piñas waters for their entire lives and in some cases learned their skills from previous generations of legendary Tropic Star captains. All fishing tackle and gear included. Circle hook only policy for billfish throughout. Panama means abundance of fish and Tropic Star delivers that abundance to a standard that has made it the most recognized sportfishing destination in Panama for six consecutive decades.

Grand Slam Timing: December through mid-February and July through September for all three billfish species. Contact to discuss the right program window for your target species combination.

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Year Round | Specific Species Vary by Month | Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Amberjack, Sierra Mackerel, Snapper, Swordfish

One of the most famous sportfishing destinations in the world, situated at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez in some of the most productive and most diverse marine fishing water available anywhere in North America. Very few destinations in the world offer the combination of quality and variety available in Los Cabos and no other destination of this caliber is as conveniently accessible from the United States, just two and a half hours from Los Angeles or Houston.

Fishing is available year round with species rotating through the calendar across the full twelve months. Marlin from January through December in various combinations. Sailfish from May through December. Mahi Mahi from April through December. Yellowfin Tuna from June through October. Wahoo from June through December. Roosterfish available through most of the year. Pricing depends on vessel type and group size. Hotel accommodation is not included and our team provides current recommendations for the best options in the area. The Pointer team handles fishing bookings, vessel coordination, licenses, and all logistics for the fishing day.

Recommended Hotels: Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, Me Cabo, Breathless

Fraser River Lodge

Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada

White Sturgeon Year Round | Salmon Late July to November | Wilderness Fishing Late March to Mid-November | White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sea Run Bull Trout, Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout

A warm and inviting log home lodge set on 18 private acres with 2,000 feet of private riverfront just outside Harrison Hot Springs, one hour from Vancouver in the spectacular mountain country of British Columbia. Eight air-conditioned rooms with private balconies or patios overlooking the Fraser River and the 7,000-foot Mount Cheam, gourmet dining, a bar stocked with Single Malt Scotch and BC wines, Cuban cigars, and a complete outdoor activity program covering hiking, horse riding, golf, river rafting, and helicopter sightseeing for non-fishing guests and between-session days.

The fishing program is anchored by the White Sturgeon, the largest freshwater fish in North America, pursued up the Fraser River from the lower reaches through the mid-section and into the famous Fraser Canyon. Wilderness Salmon fishing on the Pitt River and the Lillooet River from late July through October. Local salmon from September through November. The complete suite of Pacific species including sea run bull trout, steelhead, all five salmon species, and cutthroat trout available across the full season depending on timing. A completely different character of fishing from the Pacific destinations and one that rewards the angler who wants to add a great Canadian freshwater experience to their international fishing calendar.

The Fishing Season

Year Round Fishing Across Five Destinations. Here Is the Best of Each Window.

Casa Luz, Costa Rica

Year round. Best billfishing from December through April. Roosterfish and inshore action strongest from January through August. The warm tropical climate and close proximity to the equator means the fishing is genuinely productive in every month of the year.

Tucan Lodge, Panama

Year round. Marlin from any month. Roosterfish and inshore species strongest from January through September. The private island setting and family operation character mean every month is a genuinely complete experience regardless of specific species windows.

Tropic Star Lodge, Panama

Year round. Peak Black Marlin December to February. Blue Marlin June to September in the 500 to 600 pound range. Peak Sailfish June to August. Grand Slam best December through mid-February and July through September. Inshore Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper strongest March through August.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Year round with species rotating monthly. Best all-round window June through October when Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo are all simultaneously available. Most convenient from the United States year round with the shortest travel time of any destination in the collection.

Fraser River Lodge, British Columbia

White Sturgeon year round. Wilderness Salmon late July to October. Local Salmon September to November. Wilderness fishing on two additional rivers from late March through mid-November. The most distinct seasonal character of any Pointer Deep Fishing destination and the only freshwater river program in the collection.

Tropical Pacific Fishing Requires Different Preparation From British Columbia River Fishing

What to Bring

Pacific Destinations, Casa Luz, Tucan Lodge, Tropic Star Lodge, Cabo San Lucas:

All fishing tackle, bait, and licenses are included at all four Pacific destinations. You do not need to bring fishing equipment to any of them unless you have specific personal tackle preferences. Long sleeve fishing shirts are essential given the intensity of the equatorial and near-equatorial sun at all four locations. Polarized sunglasses. Wide-brim hat or cap. Waterproof sunscreen SPF 50 minimum applied before departure from the dock every morning. Lightweight quick-dry clothing throughout. Motion sickness medication for guests susceptible to offshore swells on longer runs. Light rain jacket for afternoon showers particularly at the Costa Rica and Panama properties. Casual comfortable clothing for the evenings.

Fraser River Lodge, British Columbia

Layers appropriate for British Columbia mountain conditions throughout the season. The Fraser River can be cool to cold in the early mornings throughout the fishing season and warm layering combined with a waterproof outer shell is essential. Rubber boots or wading boots for river access. The lodge provides all fishing tackle and gear for the guided programs but guests who prefer their own rod and reel combinations should contact our team before travel. Casual comfortable clothing for the evenings at the lodge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring my own fishing tackle?

No. All fishing tackle, rods, reels, lures, bait, and fishing licenses are included at all four Pacific destinations. Fraser River Lodge also provides all necessary gear for the guided programs. Guests who have specific personal tackle preferences or want to bring their own equipment should contact our team before booking to discuss any applicable restrictions, particularly for charter flights into remote destinations like Tropic Star Lodge.

Is offshore fishing suitable for first-time saltwater anglers?

Tropic Star Lodge is accessible only by boat or small charter plane into Piñas Bay. The lodge coordinates transfers from Panama City and the logistics are well-established for arriving guests. Contact our team and we will provide current and detailed routing information specific to your travel dates.

Can I combine a Pointer Deep Fishing trip with wing shooting in Argentina?

Absolutely. Many of our guests combine a Central American or Mexican fishing program with wing shooting in Argentina or big game hunting in South Africa in a single extended trip. Our team coordinates multi-destination programs across every Pointer Outfitters program. Reach out and tell us what you are thinking and we will build the right combination around your dates and your goals.

What is the best destination for a first-time offshore fishing trip?

Absolutely. All five Pointer Safari lodges accommodate non-hunting companions and the quality of the lodge facilities, the cuisine, and the surrounding country make South Africa an outstanding destination for the entire group regardless of whether everyone is hunting. Game drives and non-hunting activities can be arranged for companions through our Beagle International partnership. Let us know how many non-hunting guests are in your group at the time of inquiry and we will build those requirements into the program.

How do I get to Tropic Star Lodge in Panama?

The Pacific Is Waiting. The Fraser Is Running. Pick Your Water and Let Us Handle the Rest

Five exceptional destinations across Central America, Mexico, and Canada. Sailfish and Marlin in Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica. Mahi Mahi and Tuna in Cabo San Lucas. White Sturgeon and Pacific Salmon on the Fraser River in British Columbia. Every trip custom designed around your species goals, your group, and your schedule. The same Pointer standard of quality, expertise, and personalized service that defines every program in the collection. Reach out today and let us start building the right deep fishing program for you.

Deep Fishing Contact: Jazmin Caresani

Email: jazmin@pointeroutfitters.com

US Phone: +1 210 417 4065

Toll Free: 1-877-764-6822

General: INFO@pointeroutfitters.com