Rooster Fish Tournament
Playa del Sol, East Cape
The longest-running tournament in the East Cape. 100% catch-and-release.
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Fishing Tournaments
Los Cabos is the tournament fishing capital of the world. From the multi-million-dollar Bisbee's Black & Blue to local community events along the East Cape.
14
Tournaments
$13M+
Total Prize Money
7
Months of Action
2
Locations (Cabo + East Cape)
2026 Tournament Calendar
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Los Cabos Release - July (TBD)
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Bisbee's East Cape - August (TBD)
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Tournament Details
Pelagic Triple Crown
Cabo San Lucas
$500K+ in cash & prizes. Billfish release plus tuna, dorado, wahoo divisions.
View Full Guide âStars & Stripes
Hilton Los Cabos
Charity event raising millions for youth. Fishing, golf, concerts.
View Full Guide âLos Cabos Release
Cabo San Lucas
Conservation-focused. Catch & release only. Lures and dead bait.
View Full Guide âDorado Shoot Out
Palmas de Cortez, East Cape
Baja's largest dorado tournament. 140+ boats.
View Full Guide âLadies Shoot Out
Palmas de Cortez, East Cape
Supporting breast cancer awareness. Heaviest dorado or tuna wins.
View Full Guide âBisbee's East Cape
Buena Vista Resort, East Cape
Kicks off the big-money tournament season. Historic Bisbee's event.
View Full Guide âWahoo & Tuna Shoot Out
Playa del Sol, East Cape
Combined wahoo and tuna tournament. Hosted by Kit McNear.
View Full Guide âLos Cabos Billfish
Cabo San Lucas / Playa Grande
28-year-running season opener. Multiple divisions: marlin, releases, tuna, wahoo, dorado.
View Full Guide âPalmas Fall Spectacular
Palmas de Cortez, East Cape
Let's Talk Hookup. Hosted by Pete Gray. Two-day tournament.
View Full Guide âBisbee's Los Cabos Offshore
Cabo San Lucas / Puerto Paraiso
The 'little Bisbee's.' 3-day billfish tournament. $300K+ in prizes.
View Full Guide âEast Cape Classic
Palmas de Cortez, East Cape
35-year tradition supporting the children of Los Barriles.
View Full Guide âBisbee's Black & Blue
Cabo San Lucas / Puerto Paraiso
The Super Bowl of sportfishing. 174+ teams, $11.5M+ purse.
View Full Guide âWON Tuna Jackpot
Cabo San Lucas
Mexico's largest angling event. $1.5M+ purse. Heaviest yellowfin tuna wins.
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Tip
Pro tip: October and November are peak tournament season in Los Cabos. Book your charter and accommodations 6â12 months ahead for the major events. Many top boats are reserved by returning teams year after year.
How to Enter a Tournament
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Choose
Research dates, fees, and format
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Book a Boat
Boats book months ahead for majors
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Register
Online registration with payment
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Fish!
Compete and have fun
Spectator Guide
đ Where to WatchPuerto Paraiso Mall, Cabo San Lucas Marina. Daily weigh-ins 1â6 PM during October tournaments.
đ What to SeeGiant marlin and tuna on the scale. Helicopter fish deliveries. Electric atmosphere with thousands of spectators.
đĄ TipsArrive early, bring sunscreen, watch from marina restaurants. Evening awards parties open to the public.
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Note
Conservation first: Modern tournaments use all-release formats for billfish. Bisbee's Conservation Fund has donated millions to marine research. The Stars & Stripes Foundation has raised $45M+ for youth programs. Your tournament entry supports these efforts.
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