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Van Wormer Resorts • East Cape

Dorado Shoot Out

The Largest Dorado Tournament in Baja • 140+ Boats

📅 Jul 18, 2026 📍 Palmas de Cortez / Playa del Sol, East Cape 🎣 1-Day Tournament 🐟 Heaviest Dorado Wins
140+
Boats
1 Day
Fishing
Dorado
Primary Target
East Cape
Location

Overview

The Dorado Shoot Out is the grandaddy of East Cape tournaments: the largest dorado tournament in all of Baja. Hosted by legendary captain Kit McNear, this one-day event draws an average of 140 boats to the East Cape for a full day of dorado fishing. With some of the best prizes of any tournament in Mexico, it's a must-fish for anyone who loves chasing bull dorado.

The tournament is based out of Van Wormer Resorts (Palmas de Cortez and Playa del Sol) in Los Barriles. The weigh-in and awards party are a celebration of the summer dorado season.

Format & Registration

Format

  • 🎣 One-day tournament
  • 🐟 Heaviest dorado wins
  • 🏆 Optional cash jackpots available
  • 🎉 Awards party after weigh-in

Registration

Register online at vanwormerfishing.com or by calling 877-777-8862. Contact Kit McNear at [email protected] for more information.

Why Fish It

🏆 Baja's Best DoradoThe East Cape is world-famous for dorado fishing in July. Expect bulls in the 20-40 lb range.
💰 Big PrizesSome of the best prize packages of any tournament in Mexico. Supported by major sponsors.
🎉 Party AtmosphereThe weigh-in and awards at Palmas de Cortez are legendary. Great food, cold drinks, and fishing stories.

Fish the Biggest Dorado Tournament in Baja

Book your stay at Van Wormer Resorts and register for the Dorado Shoot Out.

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