
Magic Touch Lands Late Victory at East Cape Offshore
A 675-pound blue marlin on the final afternoon lifts Magic Touch to the top of an 82-boat field
Get the latest news and updates on sport-fishing tournaments and exciting stories from top competitions.

A 675-pound blue marlin on the final afternoon lifts Magic Touch to the top of an 82-boat field

Kona’s summer season continues with trophy fish, razor-thin finishes and more than $1 million in payouts

A tournament-record fleet of 75 boats competed for more than $2.1 million in this showcase of the Gulf

Big blue marlin and a crowded leaderboard bring an unforgettable month of fishing in Bermuda to a dramatic close

This world-class even in Quepos, Costa Rica, is the largest and most prestigious sportfishing tournament series in the world.

For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species.

Fish the iconic North Drop while enjoying the luxurious Scrub Island Resort and Marina in the British Virgin Islands.

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.
From the biggest marlin and heftiest paydays to the best parties and the toughest competition, there’s a billfish tournament to suit just about anyone. Here is our comprehensive guide to fishing tournaments for marlin and sailfish worldwide.

Final-day flurry delivers a tournament-record $714,850 payday for Bobojo

The inaugural Taittinger & Tails brings fierce fishing, camaraderie and a champagne finish to Bermuda

A 47-team fleet opened the Bermuda Triple Crown with three weighed blue marlin, a razor-thin release race and an added July 4 World Cup showdown

Five Star strikes first, then Bwana answers with a 732-pound statement as the HMTS race heats up

With matching 653-pound blue marlin, the 2026 Blue Marlin World Cup delivered its tightest finish ever

Fifty-four boats competed in Hatteras, North Carolina, with Simple Mann claiming overall release honors after a five-day event that produced 59 billfish releases.

The Panama City Beach event paid out $1,851,900 and set a tournament mark with 193 billfish released

A single 458.2-pound blue marlin delivered a record $290,400 payday for the Georgetown-based team.

Record-Breaking Blue Headlines Another Landmark Year in Morehead City
Sign up for free Marlin Group emails to receive expert big-game content along with key tournament updates and to get advanced notice of new expeditions as they’re introduced.
Subscribe now to get seven keepsake print editions of Marlin per year, along with instant access to a digital archive of past issues, all for only $29 per year.