People visit the shores of Los Cabos for many reasons, some of which have nothing to do with vacationing. Some do it for the love of fishing and all that comes with participating in fishing tournaments like the Los Cabos Sportfishing Tournament 2023.
When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?
Sport fishing tournaments in Los Cabos
If we consider that sport fishing was the first tourist attraction in Los Cabos, we can imagine what fishing tournaments are like in this paradisiacal Mexican beach destination. It is one of the best places in the world to catch large specimens of tuna, dorado, black and blue marlin, swordfish and sailfish.
When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?
For this reason, since the seventies tourists began to arrive, mainly from North America. If we add to that the great tourist infrastructure that has been developed in the region since then until today, it is easy to understand why it is one of the main venues for fishing events in the American continent.
When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?

Every year, Los Cabos hosts 6 major fishing tournaments: Stars & Stripes tournament in June, the Billfish tournament in October, Cabo Tuna Jackpot in November and three Bisbee’s circuit tournaments: the East Cape, Los Cabos Offshore and the Bisbee Black and Blue. All of them are an excellent opportunity to vacation while enjoying great events in Los Cabos.
Los Cabos Billfish
Undoubtedly, of the fish that offer the most fight are those with a pointed snout, such as sailfish and marlin. As its name suggests, the Los Cabos Billfish tournament focuses on fishing for these giants of the sea, but also has prizes for dorado, wahoo and tuna catches. This year, the Billfish tournament will be held October 16-20.
When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?
Bisbee Los Cabos Offshore
This fishing tournament rewards the teams that catch the largest marlin, tuna and dorado. There are also prizes for the teams that catch and release the most fish and additional prizes (jackpots) for the participants who wish to participate in this modality. This year’s edition will be held from October 20 to 23.
When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?
Bisbee Black and Blue
For more than 30 years, the Bisbee Black & Blue tournaments have been one of the most relevant tournaments in the Baja California peninsula, Mexico. These fishing tournaments are held in Cabo San Lucas every October; this year it will be from the 25th to the 29th. The Bisbee Black and Blue tournament gathers some of the most competitive fishermen in the world, as the cash prizes can reach up to 4 million dollars for catching the biggest black, blue and striped marlin.
When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?

Cabo Tuna Jackpot
This tournament, held from November 2 to 5, also takes place at the Cabo San Lucas marina. In its last edition, it distributed almost a million and a half dollars in prizes. Although the main prey of this fishing tournament is tuna, there are also prizes for the largest specimens of wahoo and dorado. Unlike other tournaments where only members of the fishing team are allowed on board, in this tournament up to two guests may accompany them.
When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?
Pesca en Los Cabos
If you are not planning to participate in a tournament but would like to go fishing during your vacation in Los Cabos, there are many charter boats with excellent captains who will gladly take you out. They know the best places to fish in Los Cabos.
Come with your whole family and enjoy the great variety of water sports and outdoor activities that only Los Cabos can offer you!
When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?
Where to rent yachts for fishing in Los Cabos?
Remember that you can count on us, Yachts Rental Cabo, to help you in your search and rent a yacht for your participation in sport fishing tournaments and recreation. We will answer all your questions, contact us or write to our WhatsApp: (+52) 624 218 2300.
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When is the fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas?