2026–2027 Los Cabos & Regional Tournament Calendar
Plan your next tournament in Cabo San Lucas and the surrounding Baja region. Current and upcoming events are listed first, followed by completed 2026 events for reference. Bisbee’s Mag Bay Mania is a separate regional event in Magdalena Bay, outside Los Cabos.
Updated October 20, 2026. Event dates include registration and awards where published; fishing days are listed separately. Fees are per team in USD unless marked MXN. Tournament entry and optional jackpots are separate from vessel charter costs. Confirm final schedules with each organizer.
Bisbee’s Black & Blue
Current event week · Fishing October 21–23
Bisbee’s Mag Bay Mania
Billfish release tournament · Fish any 3 days
WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot
Upcoming · Fishing November 5–6
ORSAN Fishing Tournament
Upcoming · Fishing November 29
Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing
Upcoming · Fishing June 11–12
Stars & Stripes
Upcoming · Charity fishing and activity weekend
Cabo Queens
Upcoming · Women’s sportfishing tournament
Current & Upcoming Tournament Details
OCTOBER 2026: Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament
The Main Event in Cabo San Lucas
| Detail | Information |
| Status | Current event week as of October 20, 2026 |
| Event Dates | October 19–24, 2026 |
| Location | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico |
| Fishing Days | October 21–23, 2026 (Wednesday–Friday) |
| Registration & Meeting | October 20: registration 3:00–7:00 PM; captains meeting 7:00 PM; opening ceremonies 7:30 PM |
| Fishing Hours | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM; boats behind the start line by 6:45 AM |
| Weigh Station | Puerto Paraiso Mall, 2:00–9:00 PM on fishing days |
| Awards | October 24 at 6:00 PM, The Place at Cabo |
| Species | Blue and black marlin; see organizer rules for billfish release categories |
| Base Entry | $5,000 USD per team; optional jackpots are additional |
| Prize Pool | Determined by paid entries and jackpot participation; historical record purses are not a guaranteed 2026 payout |
| Official Schedule | Bisbee’s Black & Blue schedule |
| Entry & Rules | Official Black & Blue tournament page |
Why Fish It: Three days of marlin competition and a full week of tournament activity around the Cabo marina.
NOVEMBER 2026: Bisbee’s Mag Bay Mania — Regional Event
A Separate Magdalena Bay Tournament
| Detail | Information |
| Status | Upcoming |
| Event Window | November 1–30, 2026 |
| Location | Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur — outside Los Cabos |
| Format | Virtual billfish release tournament; fish any three days during the event window |
| Base Entry | $2,500 USD; optional categories are additional |
| Scoring | 100 points per qualifying billfish release; follow the official reporting rules |
| Registration Deadline | October 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM local time; declare each fishing day by 8:00 PM the preceding day |
| Official Details | Bisbee’s Mag Bay Mania |
Why Fish It: An additional Baja option for teams planning a separate trip to Magdalena Bay.
NOVEMBER 2026: WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot
Two Days of Tuna Competition
| Detail | Information |
| Status | Upcoming |
| Event Dates | November 4–7, 2026 |
| Fishing Days | November 5–6, 2026 |
| Location | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
| Species | Tuna, with separate optional dorado and wahoo jackpots |
| Base Entry | $1,000 USD per team; optional jackpots are additional |
| Team Size | One to six registered anglers |
| Check-In & Meeting | November 4: registration 3:00–6:00 PM; captains meeting 7:00 PM. Early check-in November 3, 1:00–5:00 PM, inside Tesoro Resort |
| Fishing-Day Schedule | 7:00 AM shotgun start; weigh-in 3:00–6:30 PM |
| Awards | November 7, 5:00–9:00 PM, Cruise Ship Pier |
| Prize Pool | $1.4M+ paid in 2025; this is a historical result, not a guaranteed 2026 purse |
| Schedule & Registration | Official itinerary | CatchStat registration |
Why Fish It: A tuna-focused fall event with additional gamefish jackpot options.
NOVEMBER 2026: ORSAN Fishing Tournament
Late-November Dorado and Wahoo Action
| Detail | Information |
| Status | Upcoming |
| Event Dates | November 28–29, 2026 |
| Fishing Day | November 29, 2026 |
| Location | Marina de Cabo San Lucas |
| Categories | Dorado prizes; optional dorado and wahoo jackpots |
| Entry Fees | $6,500 MXN early registration through November 15; $7,500 MXN on-site registration |
| Final Check-In | November 28, 12:00–7:00 PM; pre-registered teams must also attend |
| Team Limit | Organizer lists a maximum of four participants per boat; confirm crew arrangements directly |
| Schedule | November 29: 7:00 AM start; scales 12:00–4:00 PM; awards begin 6:30 PM |
| Advertised Prize Pool | $1,200,000 MXN; optional jackpots are separate |
| Official Details | ORSAN 2026 schedule and registration |
Why Fish It: A local tournament option after the early-November Tuna Jackpot.
JUNE 2027: Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing
Billfish Releases, Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo
| Detail | Information |
| Status | Upcoming — organizer-published 2027 schedule |
| Event Dates | June 10–13, 2027 |
| Location | Cabo San Lucas; registration at The Place at Cabo, H Dock |
| Fishing Days | June 11–12, 2027 |
| Divisions | Billfish release, tuna, dorado and wahoo |
| General Entry | $3,000 USD; published early-bird rate $2,000 USD through April 1; optional jackpots are additional |
| Registration & Meeting | June 10: check-in 4:00–7:30 PM; captains meeting 7:00 PM; kickoff party 7:30 PM |
| Fishing Hours | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; weigh-in and release-video review 4:00–6:30 PM |
| Awards | June 13: dinner 5:00 PM; awards 6:00 PM |
| Official Details | Pelagic 2027 rules, fees and schedule |
Why Fish It: Two days of competition with four divisions to choose from.
JUNE 2027: Stars & Stripes
Fishing and Fundraising in Los Cabos
| Detail | Information |
| Status | Upcoming — 2027 event dates announced |
| Event Dates | June 24–27, 2027 |
| Host Venue | Hilton Los Cabos |
| Event Format | Charity weekend combining fishing, golf, concerts and other activities |
| Fishing Schedule | Confirm individual fishing days and departure details with the organizer |
| Entry & Packages | Contact the organizer for current participation packages and inclusions |
| Official Details | Stars & Stripes Children’s Foundation |
Why Fish It: Combine a Los Cabos fishing trip with a weekend supporting children’s charities.
JULY 2027: Cabo Queens
Women’s Sportfishing in Los Cabos
| Detail | Information |
| Status | Upcoming — second-edition dates announced |
| Event Dates | July 2–3, 2027 |
| Location | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico |
| Format | Women’s sportfishing tournament |
| 2027 Schedule & Fees | Confirm the 2027 fishing-day schedule, fees, eligible species and rules directly with the organizer |
| Official Announcement | Organizer’s announcement of July 2–3, 2027 |
| Tournament Website | Cabo Queens |
Why Fish It: Plan ahead for the next edition of Cabo’s women’s tournament.
2027 Dates Still to Be Announced
The reviewed organizer schedules do not yet list 2027 dates for Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore, Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore, Bisbee’s Black & Blue, Los Cabos Billfish Tournament or the WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot. These dates remain TBA as of October 20, 2026. Use the official links below for new announcements.
| Event | 2027 Dates | Official Updates |
| Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore | TBA | East Cape Offshore |
| Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore | TBA | Los Cabos Offshore |
| Bisbee’s Black & Blue | TBA | Black & Blue |
| Los Cabos Billfish Tournament | TBA | Los Cabos Billfish |
| WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot | TBA | Tuna Jackpot |
Completed 2026 Events — Reference Only
These events have finished. Their 2026 dates are provided for reference and should not be used to book 2027 tournament travel.
| Event | 2026 Event Dates | Fishing Days | Official Reference |
| Pelagic Triple Crown | June 11–14, 2026 | June 12–13 | Organizer recap |
| Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore | July 28–August 1, 2026 | July 29–31 | Official schedule |
| Los Cabos Billfish Tournament | October 7–11, 2026 | October 8–10 | Official schedule |
| Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore | October 12–17, 2026 | October 14–16 | Official schedule |
Los Cabos Billfish entry correction: The 2026 organizer listed a $2,500 USD base entry per team. Optional cash jackpots cost extra; the base entry itself did not include a cash prize pool.
Planning Your Tournament Experience
For Competitors
6–12 Months Before:
- Discuss tournament dates and vessel availability with your charter operator early
- Check the organizer’s registration requirements and payment deadlines
- Begin tackle and gear preparation
3 Months Before:
- Confirm team roster and anglers
- Register through the specific organizer’s official website or linked CatchStat event
- Obtain fishing licenses for all participants
1 Month Before:
- Finalize logistics and accommodations
- Check weather patterns and historical conditions
- Prepare tournament-compliant tackle (circle hooks, line strength, etc.)
Tournament Week:
- Attend mandatory captains’ meetings (usually day before)
- Complete any tracking, paperwork and equipment checks required by your tournament
- Follow all weigh-in protocols and reporting requirements
For Charter Captains
Booking Strategy:
- Plan ahead for October tournaments, especially Bisbee’s Black & Blue
- Confirm June and July tournament availability directly with the vessel operator
- East Cape and Magdalena Bay events require separate location and travel planning
Tournament Support Services:
- Contact Goin Fission to discuss tournament participation, charter options and availability
- Professional crew familiar with tournament protocols
- Tournament-grade electronics and tackle
- Request a written quote showing charter costs, tournament entry, optional jackpots and other inclusions
Key Resources
Official Tournament Websites
- Bisbee’s Offshore — Official tournament circuit (Black & Blue, Los Cabos Offshore, East Cape and regional events)
- CatchStat — www.catchstat.com (registration and scoring for participating tournaments)
- Los Cabos Billfish Tournament — Official event, schedule and rules
- Pelagic Tournaments — 2027 Cabo Triple Crown
- WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot — Official event website
- ORSAN — 2026 official event details
- Stars & Stripes — 2027 event dates and packages
- Cabo Queens — Official tournament website
Essential Information
- Fishing Licenses: Confirm current permit and documentation requirements with your captain and tournament organizer before fishing
- Fishing Boundaries & Tracking: Follow the rules of your specific tournament; tracking requirements and boundaries vary
- Weather Policy: Check organizer notices and port authority instructions for delays, closures or schedule changes
- Team Size: Angler and passenger limits vary by tournament and vessel; confirm both before booking
- Weigh Stations: Use the location and check-in deadline published for your event; locations vary
Planning & Support
- Los Cabos Tourism:www.visitloscabos.travel
- Tournament Headquarters: Confirm the venue shown in your specific event’s schedule
- Goin Fission Charters: Complete tournament support and booking
Why Los Cabos?
✓ World-Class Fishing — Consistent billfish and tuna year-round
✓ Luxury Infrastructure — Top-tier accommodations, dining, and entertainment
✓ Professional Fleet — Tournament-ready boats with experienced captains
✓ Tournament Competition — Billfish and gamefish divisions offer a range of ways to compete
✓ Tournament Heritage — Decades of tradition and proven fishing excellence
✓ Charter Planning — Discuss vessel options, crew and tournament costs before booking