The Los Cabos Billfish Tournament is the official kickoff to offshore fishing season in Cabo San Lucas, drawing top-tier sportfishing teams from around the world every October. Renowned for its high-energy competition, participants vie for honors across multiple categories—ranging from landing the heaviest marlin to racking up the most billfish releases—and also competing in tuna, wahoo, and dorado divisions. With fast-paced action on the water and lively camaraderie dockside, it’s as much a social spectacle as it is a competition. The tournament concludes with a glamorous awards gala at the beachfront Playa Grande Resort.

Dates:

October 8–12, 2025

Oct 8: Check-in and captains’ meeting at Playa Grande Resort

Oct 9–11: Fishing days (lines in at 7:00 am, lines out at 4:30 pm)

Oct 12: Awards dinner and closing gala

Location:

IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas, with events hosted at Playa Grande Resort

Entry Fees:

Billfish Base Entry: $5,000 USD per team

Gamefish (Tuna/Wahoo/Dorado) Entry: $2,500 USD per team

Optional Jackpots: Up to $49,000 USD for teams going “all-in”

Format:

Boats check out at sunrise and compete for both largest catches and release points. Marlin must weigh at least 300 lbs. Gamefish must be 20+ lbs to qualify. All billfish releases must be video-documented.

Awards Categories Include:

Heaviest marlin (black or blue)

Most billfish release points

Heaviest tuna, wahoo, and dorado

Daily jackpots for marlin and gamefish

Organizer:

Produced by Bonnier, the team behind the Offshore World Championship and Bermuda Triple Crown, ensuring world-class standards in rules, safety, and competition.