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14 Events â€ĸ 2026 Season

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

May

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June

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July

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Los Cabos Release - July (TBD)

August

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Bisbee's East Cape - August (TBD)

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October

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November

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Tournament Details

Rooster Fish Tournament

Playa del Sol, East Cape

May 29 – Jun 1

The longest-running tournament in the East Cape. 100% catch-and-release.

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Pelagic Triple Crown

Cabo San Lucas

Jun 11–14

$500K+ in cash & prizes. Billfish release plus tuna, dorado, wahoo divisions.

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Stars & Stripes

Hilton Los Cabos

Jun 25–28

Charity event raising millions for youth. Fishing, golf, concerts.

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Los Cabos Release

Cabo San Lucas

July (TBD)

Conservation-focused. Catch & release only. Lures and dead bait.

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Dorado Shoot Out

Palmas de Cortez, East Cape

Jul 18

Baja's largest dorado tournament. 140+ boats.

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Ladies Shoot Out

Palmas de Cortez, East Cape

Jul 25

Supporting breast cancer awareness. Heaviest dorado or tuna wins.

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Bisbee's East Cape

Buena Vista Resort, East Cape

August (TBD)

Kicks off the big-money tournament season. Historic Bisbee's event.

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Wahoo & Tuna Shoot Out

Playa del Sol, East Cape

Sep 19

Combined wahoo and tuna tournament. Hosted by Kit McNear.

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Los Cabos Billfish

Cabo San Lucas / Playa Grande

Oct 7–11

28-year-running season opener. Multiple divisions: marlin, releases, tuna, wahoo, dorado.

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Palmas Fall Spectacular

Palmas de Cortez, East Cape

Oct 8–12

Let's Talk Hookup. Hosted by Pete Gray. Two-day tournament.

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Bisbee's Los Cabos Offshore

Cabo San Lucas / Puerto Paraiso

Oct 13–17

The 'little Bisbee's.' 3-day billfish tournament. $300K+ in prizes.

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East Cape Classic

Palmas de Cortez, East Cape

Oct 14–18

35-year tradition supporting the children of Los Barriles.

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Bisbee's Black & Blue

Cabo San Lucas / Puerto Paraiso

Oct 19–24

The Super Bowl of sportfishing. 174+ teams, $11.5M+ purse.

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WON Tuna Jackpot

Cabo San Lucas

Nov 4–7

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 6–12 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

📍 Where to WatchPuerto Paraiso Mall, Cabo San Lucas Marina. Daily weigh-ins 1–6 PM during October tournaments.
👀 What to SeeGiant marlin and tuna on the scale. Helicopter fish deliveries. Electric atmosphere with thousands of spectators.
💡 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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