Los Cabos Billfish Tournament

Q: Should your fishing team pre-register?

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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.

World-Class Marlin Fishing. Multiple Ways to Win. One Legendary Cabo Week.

Dates: October 7-11, 2026

28-years running, the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament kicks off the Cabo billfish season, bringing the sport’s top teams to the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula for peak blue and striped marlin fishing—and an unforgettable week on and off the water. With multiple paths to the leaderboard, teams can compete for top honors by landing the largest marlin, racking up billfish releases, or weighing the biggest tuna, wahoo, and dorado. The tournament’s angler-friendly format rewards both skill and strategy with additional awards for Top Captain, Top Angler, and Top Lady Angler, capped by a celebratory gala awards dinner at the stunning Playa Grande Resort—included with entry.

Why Fish the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament?

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

Epic Season-Opener. Dust off your team and get your heads in the game to kick off Cabo marlin season right.
Compete against the best in the Pacific. Go head-to-head with an elite international fleet in one of Cabo’s most anticipated annual billfish events.
Multiple ways to win. From largest marlin to most billfish releases to top gamefish (dorado, tuna, and wahoo), this tournament rewards versatility and smart fishing.
Fast, furious action. In 2022 alone, 53 teams caught 138 billfish—including 91 striped marlin, 26 blue marlin, 19 sailfish, and two black marlin, but in 2026, ONE BIG MARLIN COULD WIN IT ALL!
An experience, not just a tournament. Enjoy high-energy dockside camaraderie, unforgettable parties, and a first-class gala awards dinner at Playa Grande Resort—included with your entry.

“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.”

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

Fishing Permits

Registration Fees

Event Rules

Awards & Prizes

Host Resort

Fishing Permits

Past Tournament Highlights & Winners

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

A team of anglers at an awards ceremony.

Overtime Triumphs at 2025 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament

Despite rough weather and a shortened schedule, the 2025 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament delivered great fishing and an unforgettable finish

A sport-fishing team standing in celebration. They hold up awards and prizes and an over-sized check. Several other prizes are arranged on the ground around them.

Cabo San Lucas Shines at the 2024 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament

Overtime wins on overall points, while Stella June lands big payout for 539-pound black marlin

A fleet of sport-fishing boats cruise across the bay in Los Cabos. In the distance, the El Arco rocky outcrops sit aside their path.

Betting Big in Baja: The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament

The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament is set for another record-breaking year, celebrating epic marlin bites and luxurious fishing adventures.

2025 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament Photo Galleries

Boats/Anglers Gallery

Kickoff Gallery

Weigh-In Gallery

Awards Gallery

Tournament FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament.

Should your fishing team pre-register?

Yes. Register now on LCBT.Catchstat.com, or email LCBT@bonniercorp.com.

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

Yes. A copy of all fishing licenses and the required paperwork must be emailed to the tournament committee at [email protected]. The deadline to receive licenses and required paperwork is October 7, 2026, by 8:00 PM.

Required:

Vessel Registration Document (Certificate of Documentation) or Temporary Import Permit
Vessel Insurance (Deck Sheet Cover Page)
Captain’s License or Captain’s License Passport
All Angler’s Fishing License Numbers Must be added to Catchstat

It is the responsibility of registered boat captains and anglers to comply with all Mexican Federal and State laws regarding fishing licenses, size limits, bag limits and any other regulations that may apply.

Click here to purchase your Cabo fishing permits

Are there charter boats available?

Yes, there are plenty of charter boats available.

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

Blue and Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish, Tuna, Wahoo, and Dorado (aka: Mahi-Mahi)

What is the minimum size requirement for billfish here?

300 lbs for Blue and Black Marlin, and 20 lbs for Tuna, Wahoo, and Dorado.

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.

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