Schedule and event notes
Optional early check-in
1:00–5:00 p.m. inside Tesoro Resort.
Registration and captains’ meeting
Check-in 3:00–6:00 p.m.; mandatory captains’ meeting at 7:00 p.m. At least one team member or captain must attend.
Two fishing days
7:00 a.m. shotgun start; public scales 3:00–6:30 p.m. The Costa start boat departs at 5:45 a.m. outside Baja Cantina.
Awards dinner
5:00–9:00 p.m. at the Cruise Ship Pier. Additional dinner tickets are sold separately.
More event notes
- Optional early check-in November 3; official event dates November 4–7
- Fishing November 5–6
- Maximum six registered anglers, three crew and two guests per boat
Format, entry and prizes
The advertised event runs November 4–7: registration November 4, fishing November 5–6 and awards November 7. Optional early check-in is November 3 at Tesoro Resort.
- Entry information
- Current entry and optional jackpot levels are published through the official CatchStat registration.
- Prize information
- $1.4M+ was paid in 2025; the 2026 payout will depend on participation.
- Organizer
- Western Outdoor News
What should my team confirm before paying?
Ask what the base entry includes, which jackpots are optional, how many anglers may compete, and what paperwork the boat needs. Confirm minimum fish weights, release-video evidence, the fishing boundary and the last check-in time in the current rulebook. Arrange the boat separately unless the organizer explicitly includes it.
The official itinerary says on-site registration does not accept cash. Online entry and optionals are handled through CatchStat; review the organizer’s current payment instructions before sending money.
Weigh-ins and spectator access
Public weigh-ins are scheduled for 3:00–6:30 p.m. on November 5 and 6 at the Cabo San Lucas Marina.
Scale hours are a viewing window, not a guarantee of fish arriving at a particular time. Keep boat access clear and ask the organizer whether ceremonies or dinner need a separate ticket.
The organizer also advertises a charity shotgun-start boat, with tickets sold at registration. Check availability and departure instructions on the official travel page (opens in a new tab).
Accommodation and travel
Where to stay
The organizer publishes a 2026 Tesoro Resort booking code, TUNAJACK2026, and a direct room-booking link. Early check-in is inside Tesoro. Check the rate, cancellation terms and dates on the organizer’s travel page; no room price or availability is guaranteed here.
Official tournament accommodation and start-boat information ↗ (opens in a new tab)A practical boat-and-travel checklist
- Get a written boat quote for every required fishing day, including fuel, bait and crew arrangements.
- Arrive in time for registration and any mandatory meeting, not just the first fishing start.
- Check fishing permits and local rules with your captain.
- Keep awards, flights and room nights aligned with the complete event window.
Organizer links and sources
The source review for this listing was October 15, 2026. The links below show where the dates and event details came from; use the current organizer instructions when registering.