The continental shelf falls away relatively close to shore, which is what makes bluewater fishing a short run rather than a day’s passage.
Pedasí and the southern Azuero coastline, known internationally as the Tuna Coast, stand in 2026 among the highest-yielding destinations for coastal and offshore sport fishing in the eastern tropical Pacific.
| Distance | Where other destinations ask two or three hours of running to reach the drop-off, here the continental shelf falls away 20 to 30 minutes from shore. |
|---|---|
| Species | Yellowfin tuna in numbers, roosterfish, giant cubera snapper, mahi-mahi, wahoo, marlin and sailfish. |
| Techniques | Popping, jigging, trolling and spearfishing at professional level, in open water and on the rock structures near the coast. |
| Boats | Traditional pangas, sport fishing boats and yachts are all available for charter, and running costs sit well below comparable destinations in North America or the Caribbean. |
Distances to the fishing grounds are indicative and measured from the nearest launch. Seasons vary year to year.