Morro Negrito’s New Deep Sea Fishing Boat
August 27, 2007, 10:52 am
Morro Negrito now has a fully equipped deep sea fishing boat that can take fishermen to the world class fishing spots located in the Gulf of Chiriqui, Panama. The 25 ft deep V hull boat can smoothly cut through big swells and is equipped with new twin 115 hp 4 stroke motors, live bait well, GPS fish finder and an onboard stereo system.
The Gulf of Chiriqui is located south of David and covers an area of 14,740 hectares plus a great number of Islands and Islets. Among them you can find Isla Coiba, Isla Cebaco, Isla Montuosa, Boca Brava, Jicaron and Isla Secas with some of the best big game sport fishing, surfing and sport-diving in Central America. Hannibal Bank and Coiba Island are both well known sport-diving and salt water sport fishing destinations Panama Central America. Hannibal Bank is famous for its Sailfish, Tuna, Blue Marlin and Black Marlin among others. The bottom of the ocean or undersea topography in this area switches from over 3,000ft deep to 124ft in less than 2 1/2 miles. This creates currents that are convenient when going on an offshore fishing salt water fishing trip. This is the home for large Yellow Fin Tuna and schools of Marlin.
Coiba Island is located in the Gulf of Montijo and is the largest island in the Mesoamerican Pacific with 270,125 hectares. It is located 30 miles off the coast and 200 miles from Panama City. Recent studies reveal that Coiba Island was inhabited as early as 500 years B.C. The Coiba Island is now a patrolled national park and protected from commercial fishing within its boundaries. The island was first ruled by Coiba Indians and later ruled by Vasco Nuñes de Balboa who at some point was defeated by pirates. In 1918 a penal colony was established and was closed in 1992. This island had a penal population that reached up to 3,000 prisoners. Besides from sport fishing, here you will find great opportunities for adventure travel or eco tourism. You will find a great variety of monkeys, iguanas, crocodile, snakes and over 133 different species of birds for those birdwatchers.
Cebaco Island is located between Santa Catalina and Mariato “West Coast of the Peninsula de Azuero”. This island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches with crystal clear water and scenery for sport-diving, snorkeling or guided fishing trips. The Cebaco Bay is located south of the island and it is excellent for big game fishing or angling, sport diving and surfing. It’s reefs are home of Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish, Dorado, Monster Yellowfin Tuna (100 + pounds) and a variety of billfish such as sail fish
Montousa Island is 10 miles off Hannibal Bank and it is also a great sport-diving spot in clear waters of Panama’s Pacific Ocean. The bottom floor also rises dramatically from approximate depths of 10,000 ft making it great for deep sea fishing in Panama.
Jicaron Island is located south of Isla Coiba and it’s located at only two miles from the dramatic ocean floor drop off. The island setting of underwater rocks and reefs are home of Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Amberjack, Roosterfish, Amberjacks, Trevally and Marlin.
Secas Island has a great diving site on the southwest side of the island. The dive spot is inhabited by large rays that will cruise by you on most dives. Moreover, this island is a boutique resort we operate with which was designed for those who want private, pristine surroundings with excellent service.
Contreras Island is part of the Coiba National Park which means is great for diving. However, no spear fishing or similarities are allowed.
Ladrones Island is a group of small islands that conforms a great deep sea fishing and diving spot.
Boca Brava Island is located 1hr away from David Chiriqui. It also has excellent deep sea fishing and diving available.
Check our website: http://www.panamadeepseafishing.com/
Panama Fish Chart
Fish Quarry
: Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Amberjack, Sailfish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi or Dolphin Fish), Snappers, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Trevally, Snook, Mackerel, African Pompano, Jewfish, Jacks, Sharks and a great variety of fish.
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“Hacia el Futuro,” or “Towards the Future,”
February 2, 2007, 4:29 pmDecember 31, 2006
In late December, the Morro Negrito Foundation led a trip from the island school to visit the national treasures of Panama City. With a theme of “Hacia el Futuro,” or “Towards the Future,” the trip was for many of the participants their first travel outside the province and their first visit to the capital of Panama City. 
Over a period of two days, the group of students and parents, led by Morro Negrito Surfguide Jeff Healion, traveled to the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal, the ruins of the first settlement of Panama, the Presidential Palace which included a surprise meeting with President Martin Torrijos, and the new continent-spanning Centenario Bridge. Along the way, the group enjoyed some out-of-the-ordinary treats of pizza, ice cream, and holiday shopping at the new Albrook Mall at the site of the former US Albrook Air Base.
The design of the trip was to bring the students in contact with the past, the present, and the future of their country through the ruins, the Canal, and the government buildings. The group enjoyed special presentations at each location. At the Canal, the group was treated to a private presentation of the Panama Canal movie and then witnessed two giant Panamax ships passing through the locks. Nothing could have been more surprising though than when Panama’s President pulled up just as the group was visiting his palace. With no one else around, he got out of his car to talk with the students. As he left for his office, he commanded his staff to give the group a special tour inside the palace.
Healion reported “the smiles, excitement and gratitude we saw during the trip were heartwarming reasons why we know the Foundation can do good work. “Hacia el Futuro” was a great success.”
The trip was the first of several projects the Morro Negrito Foundation will lead in an effort to bring social and environmental improvements to the island where the surf camp operates.
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Education Fund
October 14, 2006, 12:05 amA developed world business operating in a developing country should take on the social responsibility of bettering the lives of its workers and the lives of the individuals in the community in which it operates. With the aim of working locally to improve the world community, Morro Negrito Surf Camp has established a foundation to assist community members on Ensenada Island.
Local children have access to a very basic education at the small government school on the island where the surf camp is located. This education ends for the students at about age thirteen. If a student wishes to continue, the family must send the child to the high school on the mainland. For most families, the cost of transportation, food, housing, and school supplies is a great burden and many are unable to send their children, especially those with several children.
The educational assistance program will provide families with the funds necessary for supporting their children in higher education. Currently, there are five children studying off the island. In 2007, another two will be eligible to continue at high school if their families so decide. With the new program we hope that money will no longer be a factor whether families send their children.
The surf camp enjoys close contact with all the families that will be involved in the program and will be able to monitor the progress of the students. We have seen many of these children grow up and it is especially rewarding to know they will have new choices and opportunities for their futures. We know their ties to the island will always be strong but we also hope that by continuing their education their new paths will show them what a truly special place their home is. We know that because we are lucky to share the island with them.
-Jeff Healion
If you are interested in participating in this Education Fund for the children of the island, then please contact me for further information at educationfund@surferparadise.com
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Recent Photos
September 27, 2006, 7:20 pmHere are the latest photos for the months of July, August and September.
Click the photo below to view the album.
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