Bahia Solano Fishing - Colombia

Anigua Inshore Fishing

Year-Round Fishing - all prime species are residents, plus roosterfish, huge cuberas, snooks, and more.
The Inshore Season Peak inshore fishing season runs from March to June, when the sardine migration from Panama occurs, creating an exciting feeding frenzy. During this time, you can target species such as sailfish, tuna, cubera snapper, amberjack, tarpon, and roosterfish. While fishing inshore, anglers often find themselves surrounded by a stunning jungle backdrop, with whale sharks swimming beneath the boat, creating a truly unique experience.

Anigua Offshore Fishing

The Offshore Season runs from October to January.
The Perfect geographic location of Bahia Solano allows anglers access to prime bluewater within a 15-mile run. The Humboldt Current is renowned worldwide for supporting the richest pelagic life. Huge schools of yellowfin tuna, black and blue marlin, Pacífic sailfish, wahoo, and mahi-mahi are abundant year-round, making it one of the most productive destinations in South America.
A short-run offshore takes you into the fangs of the Humboldt Current. They are looking for the sea currents that form 20 to 50 miles from the coasts of Bahia. The Humboldt Current flows through Bahia, heading north.
Blue and black marlin, Pacific sailfish, big yellowfin tunas, and mahi-mahi are the main species. There are only a few places in the world where you can get a Grand Slam on the same day—blue marlin, black marlin, and sailfish.
All fishing is catch-and-release, with the exception of tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, and red snapper, which may be kept for dinner at the Lodge.

A Typical Fishing Day:
6:00 a.m. You'll have breakfast at the Lodge.
6:30 a.m. You'll leave for fishing. They can leave earlier, depending on the group. The day can be a mix of offshore and inshore fishing, with offshore in the morning and inshore in the afternoon. Offshore fishing depends on what you want to target. Their guides will have you try techniques such as trolling lures or dead bait, live-bait trolling, and bait- and-switch. If they spot a school of tuna, you'll change to popping and fly action for a while.
The shoreline extends hundreds of miles for inshore fishing, offering excellent fly opportunities, popping and jigging, and live bait trolling.
Midday:  You'll stay on the boat for lunch, along with snacks, beer, and sodas.
Between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m., you'll return to the Lodge. Dinners feature a variety of delicious regional dishes. You'll rest and enjoy drinks on the beach. If you would like to take a day off from fishing to explore birding, eco hikes, and ethnic communities, they can help you plan your day.

"Trip was great. Logistics were handled very well. And the people involved with AFLOAT were fantastic. Very good on and off the water. And the energy was great with our guide Esteban. Always nice when the guide is genuinely as excited as we were to get on fish and get something in the boat. And I’m quite sure my son will have lifetime memories. As will we." - Bill (2025)

"I will concur with Bill! Esteban and Simon were very attentive, as were the rest of the staff at Antigua - they even did our laundry. The food was tremendous as advertised. We certainly created some lifelong memories as well as laid the foundation for nightmares of the ones that got away... I will be haunted by a couple lost fish! Thank you for everything!"
- Eric (2025)

The Fishing Program:

Boats:  The Lodge has two boats, a 38-ft. Bertram center console and a 26-ft. center-console with a T-top that are fully equipped for offshore and inshore fishing with live wells, and full onboard service. The 38-ft Bertram has twin 300 HP outboards, air conditioning, a bathroom, and upper tower. The 26-ft. boat has twin 200 HP outboards.
Guides:  The captain and deckhand are from the region and have over 20 years of experience.
Methods:  Popping and jigging are popular methods, plus trolling and fly fishing.
Fishing Equipment:  Conventional trolling popping and jigging outfits are provided. Please note that if you damage or lose any equipment, you will be charged the replacement cost. We recommend bringing your own assortment of lures, poppers, and stripping gloves to protect your hands. Pre-made lure kits are available for purchase. Please be aware that fly fishing equipment is not provided. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed packing list.
Fishing License:  A fishing license is not currently required in Colombia.

Your Group Size is limited to a maximum of eight anglers and your group will have exclusive use of the Lodge with five guest rooms.
For groups of six or more, the Lodge typically divides the group between both boats (the 26 ft. and 38 ft.) and calculates pricing as two separate groups. For example, if there are 6 anglers, they will be divided into 2 groups of 3, with each group paying the 3-angler rate. This arrangement ensures maximum comfort, personalized service, and an enhanced fishing experience. If your group prefers to stay together, they can accommodate up to six anglers on the 38 ft. Bertram, upon request.

Anigua Beach House

Anigua Beach House does not mix groups, so your group will have exclusive use. The package hosts up to eight anglers. A boat stays in front of the house for quick transfers to the fishing boats.

Five Guest Rooms

The Beach House has five guest rooms, each with a king, queen, or twin-sized bed and an en-suite private bathroom. Free Starlink Wi-Fi, electricity, and housekeeping service are provided. Daily laundry service is free so you can pack light for the charter flight.

Aerial View of the Lodge

Read Brad Staples's - Bahia Solano
2026 Hosted Week Trip Report.

Meals and Beverages

Meals:  Enjoy colorful and tasty cuisine featuring fresh fish, seafood, and the region's finest flavors. Enjoy unlimited soft drinks and juices. Snacks, refreshments, fruit, and beers are on the boat.
Alcohol:  For alcohol, the package includes beer at the beach house and on the boat. Red and white wine are available for purchase. The Lodge does not stock hard liquor.

Rates and Details

Getting To Bahia Solano:

1.)  You'll fly to José Maria Cordoba International Airport in Medellin, Colombia.
2.  An Afloat representative will greet you at the airport and drive you to the Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia, a 35-minute drive. This hotel is one of the best in Medellín and is within walking distance of several restaurants and bars. The package includes both your first and last hotel nights, as well as ground transfers in Medellín.
3.)  The next morning, at 6:20 a.m., an Afloat representative will drive you to the Olaya Herrera Airport, about a two-mile drive.
4.)  You’ll take a 40-minute domestic flight to the José Celestino Mutis Airport in Bahia Solano, which has an asphalt runway.
5.)  Upon arrival in Bahia Solano, you'll take a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride (a three-wheeled open-air vehicle) from the airport to the tourist pier. You’ll board the Lodge’s boat for a full day of guided fishing before heading to Anigua Beach House.
Departure Day from the Lodge:  You’ll have breakfast and then depart for the Bahia Solano marina for the 20-minute boat ride to the tourist pier. An Afloat representative will pick you up from the pier at 8:30 a.m. and drive you to the airport. At 11:00 a.m., your flight to Olaya Herrera Airport departs. At noon, an Afloat representative will take you to the Diez Hotel in Medellin for your last evening. Depending on your return flight home, you’ll take a shuttle to the José Maria Cordoba International Airport in Medellin.
Baggage Weight Limit:  The domestic flight has a strict checked baggage limit of 22 (10 kg) pounds and a carry-on limit of 11 pounds (5 kg), including your fishing equipment and any alcohol you may have purchased. Any extra weight can be paid directly at the counter in Colombian pesos or by credit card. If you are bringing liquor on the plane, you are limited to 700 ml per person and must declare it at check-in and provide an invoice.

Your Trip Begins in Medellin, Colombia.

The first and last hotel nights are included in the package at one of the nicest hotels in Medellin, Colombia. The hotel is within walking distance of some of the city's finest restaurants, cafes, and bars. (A single-occupancy room is an added fee of $95 paid at the front desk.) Medellin is the second-largest city in Colombia and one of the most developed tourist destinations in Latin America.

Non-Angler Tours

Tour packages are available for birding, whale watching, snorkeling with whale sharks, marine turtle liberation, and cultural activities. With around 1,876 species, Colombia has the world's largest bird diversity. The country also has almost 70 endemic species, making it the third-most-popular birdwatching destination in South America, after Brazil and Peru.
Ensenada de Utria National Natural Park, located in the Bahia Solano area, is one of the best birdwatching areas. Non-angler rates are available upon request.