Los Cabos Billfish Tournament

Q: Should your fishing team pre-register?

Yes. The tournament staff can assist you in completing all the necessary paperwork and forms for you to be able to legally fish in the waters off Mexico.

Q: Do you need a special fishing or boat license to compete?

Yes, every registered angler must provide a valid fishing license and the required paperwork to the tournament committee prior to fishing to be eligible . The tournament staff can assist each team in acquiring the necessary permits and licenses.

Q: Are there charter boats available?

Yes, there are plenty of charter boats available. The tournament organizers can help coordinate with available boats.

Q: What kinds of fish are found in the waters off Los Cabos?

This is primarily a blue and black marlin fishery for this tournament although there are plenty of smaller striped marlin as well as yellowfin tuna, wahoo and dorado.

Q: What is the minimum size requirement for billfish here?

Three hundred points are awarded for every blue or black marlin officially released, or 1.5 points per pound for every blue or black marlin weighed and verified at or over the 300-pound minimum. Twenty-five points are awarded for any striped marlin, spearfish or sailfish officially released.

Q: Can teams fish with lures or natural baits?

Teams can use any combination of lures and live or dead baits they wish to use, although non-offset circle hooks are mandatory with any bait or bait/lure combinations.

Fantastic fishing for blue and striped marlin draws the top teams in sport fishing to the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula each fall to compete in the prestigious Los Cabos Billfish Tournament.

Dates: October 8-12, 2024

The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament occurs during one of the best times for marlin fishing in Cabo San Lucas. There are many ways to win, from boating the largest marlin or gaining the most billfish releases to weighing the largest tuna, wahoo and dorado. It’s a fun, participant-based rules format, with a gala awards dinner celebration at the beautiful Playa Grande Resort included in the entry.

Why Fish in the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament?

Test your skills against some of the best teams in the Pacific in this popular annual event.

Multiple ways to win, from largest marlin to most billfish releases to largest gamefish species (dorado, tuna and wahoo).
A gala awards dinner at the beautiful Playa Grande Resort included in the entry fee.
Fast and furious fishing: During the 2022 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, the fleet of 53 registered teams caught 138 billfish, including 91 striped marlin, 26 blue marlin, 19 sailfish and two black marlin.
Incredibly fun parties and amazing dockside camaraderie throughout the week.

“We’d had a good morning, and around midday, we released a blue that was close to the 300-pound minimum but not quite enough,” Pino says. “I got out of the chair, grabbed a bottle of water from the cooler, and took a big swig. When I turned around, staring back at me was a very nice blue marlin as it piled on the right short. It turned out to be the winning fish.”

“While the numbers vary from season to season, there is no doubt that Los Cabos, Mexico, has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the world’s top destinations for all types of billfish. The total number of blue, black and striped marlin caught there each season is unparalleled, and it continues to attract anglers from across the globe.”

“In 2022, the fleet caught and video-verified 138 billfish, including 91 striped marlin, 26 blue marlin, 19 sailfish and two black marlin. The 2022 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament awarded a total of $862,350 in cash, with the winners also receiving beautiful trophies and plenty of sponsor prizes. The awards banquet took place at the Playa Grande Resort beachside terrace, featuring the traditional filet mignon and lobster dinner for the participants.”

Quick Event Info

The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament is organized by the same team of professionals responsible for other prestigious tournaments like the Offshore World Championship and Bermuda Triple Crown. Learn more about the event below.

Registration Fees

Event Rules

Awards & Prizes

Host Resort

Registration Fees

Event Rules

Awards & Prizes

Host Resort

Past Tournament Highlights & Winners

Every year, the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament never disappoints. Check out past winners and highlights from previous tournaments.

Tournament News

Past Winners

Tournament FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament. For more information please visit the event website.

Should your fishing team pre-register?

Yes. The tournament staff can assist you in completing all the necessary paperwork and forms for you to be able to legally fish in the waters off Mexico.

Do you need a special fishing or boat license to compete?

Yes, every registered angler must provide a valid fishing license and the required paperwork to the tournament committee prior to fishing to be eligible. The tournament staff can assist each team in acquiring the necessary permits and licenses.

Are there charter boats available?

Yes, there are plenty of charter boats available. The tournament organizers can help coordinate with available boats.

What kinds of fish are found in the waters off Los Cabos?

This is primarily a blue and black marlin fishery for this tournament although there are plenty of smaller striped marlin as well as yellowfin tuna, wahoo and dorado.

What is the minimum size requirement for billfish here?

Three hundred points are awarded for every blue or black marlin officially released, or 1.5 points per pound for every blue or black marlin weighed and verified at or over the 300-pound minimum. Twenty-five points are awarded for any striped marlin, spearfish or sailfish officially released.

Can teams fish with lures or natural baits?

Teams can use any combination of lures and live or dead baits they wish to use, although non-offset circle hooks are mandatory with any bait or bait/lure combinations.