Los Cabos Billfish Tournament
    Sports & Adventure
    Fishing
    Annual Event

    Los Cabos Billfish Tournament

    Premier catch-and-release tournament celebrating sustainable sport fishing

    Mid-October
    4 days (3 fishing days)
    San José del Cabo
    $$$
    Official Website

    Overview

    The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament is one of the most prestigious catch-and-release fishing competitions in the world, attracting serious anglers who believe in sustainable sport fishing practices.

    Unlike kill tournaments, this event celebrates the thrill of the catch while ensuring the survival of billfish populations. Teams compete to catch, tag, and release the most marlin, sailfish, and other billfish species.

    The tournament combines world-class fishing with a festive atmosphere of nightly parties, awards ceremonies, and camaraderie among fishing enthusiasts from around the globe.

    Dates & Times

    When

    Mid-October

    Duration: 4 days (3 fishing days)

    Typical Schedule

    • Wednesday: Captain's meeting and welcome party
    • Thursday-Saturday: Competition fishing days (6 AM - 4 PM)
    • Thursday-Friday: Evening cocktail parties and leaderboard updates
    • Saturday: Final weigh-in (for qualifying species) and awards gala

    Location & How to Get There

    Puerto Los Cabos Marina

    Puerto Los Cabos, San José del Cabo

    Getting There

    • • Located in the Puerto Los Cabos development
    • • 10 minutes from San José del Cabo downtown
    • • 30 minutes from Cabo San Lucas
    • • Taxis and rideshare readily available

    Parking

    Marina parking available. Valet at evening events.

    What to Expect

    Elite catch-and-release fishing competition
    Teams from across the Americas and beyond
    State-of-the-art sportfishing vessels
    Conservation-focused fishing practices
    Nightly parties with open bars and live music
    Awards ceremony with substantial prizes

    Tips from Locals

    • 1Non-anglers welcome at evening events – great atmosphere
    • 2Watch the boats return around 3-4 PM for exciting catches
    • 3The marina restaurants buzz with fishing stories all week
    • 4Talk to captains about the conservation mission
    • 5Dress is casual for dock events, resort casual for gala
    • 6Book marina-area hotels for the full experience

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