Bisbee's Series

Bisbee's Black & Blue

The Super Bowl of Sportfishing • World's Richest Fishing Tournament

📅 Oct 19–24, 2026 📍 Cabo San Lucas 🏆 $11.5M+ Purse 🎣 Fishing: Oct 21–23

$11.5M+

Total Purse

174+

Teams

1,200+

Anglers

1981

Founded

Overview

Bisbee's Black & Blue is the undisputed crown jewel of sportfishing, widely regarded as the Super Bowl of Fishing. Founded in 1981 by Bob Bisbee with just six teams and a $10,000 purse, the tournament has grown into an international spectacle drawing 174+ teams and over $11.5 million in prize money. It holds the record for the largest single payout in tournament history: over $3.9 million to one team.

Five days of intense competition, thousands of spectators lining the Cabo San Lucas marina, and a single catch that can earn a multi-million-dollar payday. The tournament uses an all-release format for billfish, a conservation-first approach that has been adopted by tournaments worldwide.

2026 Schedule

Sunday, Oct 19Regatta & Kickoff Party

Monday, Oct 20Registration & Captains Meeting

Tue–Thu, Oct 21–23FISHING DAYS • Shotgun 7 AM

Friday, Oct 24Awards Celebration

Weigh-in daily 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Puerto Paraiso Mall (marina side). Lines-out at 5:00 PM.

Entry Fees & Format

Base Entry

$5,000

Per team. Optional daily jackpots range from $500 to $10,000 per day. "Across the Board" entry: $84,500. Optional Chupacabra Challenge: $20,000 daily jackpot (100% payout).

Target Species

🏆 Blue Marlin & Black Marlin (primary targets)
🎣 Striped Marlin (release points)
🐟 Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado (gamefish divisions)

History

Bisbee's Black & Blue was founded in 1981 by Bob Bisbee. The first tournament had six teams competing for a $10,000 purse. Today, it's the richest fishing tournament in the world. The single largest payout in tournament history was over $3.9 million to one team. The tournament has paid out more than $100 million in prize money over its history.

The all-release format for billfish pioneered by Bisbee's has become the gold standard for conservation-minded tournaments worldwide. The Bisbee's Conservation Fund has donated millions to marine research, habitat protection, and fisheries management.

Spectator Information

📍 Weigh-In LocationPuerto Paraiso Mall, Cabo San Lucas Marina. Open 2–9 PM daily.

🚁 Helicopter DeliveriesBig fish often arrive by helicopter. The chopper landing on the marina is a spectacle in itself.

🍸 Awards CeremonySaturday evening. Ticket or invitation required. Live auction, trophy presentation, and celebration.

Conservation

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Tip

Bisbee's uses an all-release format for billfish. The Bisbee's Conservation Fund supports marine research, habitat protection, and fisheries management worldwide. By entering the tournament, you directly support these conservation efforts.

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