Every fisherman worth his salt knows about the big-money fishing tournaments that take place every 
October in Cabo San Lucas, headlined by the big daddy of them all, the millionaire making Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
But the tournament season actually starts a little earlier in Los Cabos, and those who venture down for summer fishing and fun in the sun will find plenty of big-game action, as well as plenty of cash on the line for winning catches.
Here’s are five of the biggest tournaments on tap for Summer 2019 in Los Cabos:
6th Annual Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament/Cabo Summer Slam – June 6 – 8
Much of the summer tournament action is centered around the Los Cabos municipality’s beautiful, less developed East Cape, but Cabo San Lucas is always a focal point when it comes to the biggest sponsors and most lucrative payouts. That’s certainly true of what qualifies as the first major tournament of the 2019 season, the Cabo Summer Slam, AKA the Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing.
Pelagic, a Newport Beach based company, is one of the world’s leaders when it comes to lifestyle apparel and high-performance gear associated with watersports like fishing, boating, diving and surfing. So it’ll come as no surprise that the Cabo Summer Slam offers some high stakes prizes and jackpots. Over $200,000 is expected to be on the line for the 6th annual tournament in 2019–slated for June 6th to 8th–meaning it’s the biggest Cabo San Lucas based tournament until Bisbee’s big money competitions in October. Last year, Team Tejas took top honors by boating an incredible 25 marlin over two days of competition.
23rd Annual Stars and Stripes Golf and Fishing Tournament – June 27 – 30
During the 20+ years of its existence, the annual Stars and Stripes’ golf and fishing tournament has raised over 26 million dollars for youth focused charities. But it’s not simply a tournament or a charity benefit…more like a complete lifestyle experience. Participants stay at the luxurious Hilton Los Cabos; go big-game sportfishing for dorado, wahoo, tuna, sailfish, swordfish, and black, blue and striped marlin; play golf at some of the world’s best golf courses; and enjoy spectacular live entertainment nightly (Sammy Hagar headlined in 2015).
15th Annual East Cape Dorado Shootout – July 20
This is one of the largest fishing tournaments in Southern Baja, with an average turnout of 130 teams each year. What makes it so popular? The opportunity to win a brand new, fully-loaded 2019 Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck, of course. The rules are simple, catch the biggest dorado on July 20th and you win the truck. There will also be great prizes for 2nd and 3rd place, as well as for the largest tuna and largest wahoo caught that day. The beauty of this one-day tournament format is that anyone can win. After the tournament, Palmas De Cortez in Los Barriles will host the award ceremony, which is unlike any in Baja, with dinner, music, and an estimated $30,000 in raffle items given away.
20th Annual Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore – August 1 – 4
The East Cape Offshore is the first of three Bisbee’s fishing tournaments that take place in Baja California Sur each year. The ECO is always first, and kicks off Bisbee’s 2019 series starting August 1st. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three qualifiers in marlin, tuna and dorado categories, with the awards celebration taking place afterwards at the Hotel Buena Vista. Base entry for the event is $1500 per team, with additional fees for daily jackpots. Prize money is based on entry fees received, with 60% going to the billfish winners, and 20% each to top tuna and dorado anglers.
3rd Annual East Cape Gold Cup Wahoo Jackpot Tournament – August 24
Similar to the East Cape Dorado Shootout with its drive-away first prize, the biggest wahoo caught on August 24th will earn one lucky fisherman a showroom fresh 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV. In total, over $100,000 in cash and prizes are up for grabs, including great raffle prizes, return trips, fishing, and much more. The entry fee is only $500 per team and includes dinner at the awards ceremony.
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Photo credit: Pelagic Gear
Upcoming Event Calendar
February
20th Baja Hog Rally – Feb. 20 – 24
Carnaval La Paz – Feb. 28 – Mar. 5
March
Cabo Collegiate at Querencia – March 3 – 5
Carnaval La Paz – Feb. 28 – March 5
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – March 6, 13, 20, 27
Baja Shakespeare Festival – March 8 – 10, 13 – 16
Wags & Whiskers BBQ, Adoption Fair and Pet Show – March 10
Traditional Fiestas in San Jose del Cabo – March 14 – 19
End of Whale Watching Season – March 15
7th Annual Cheese & Wine Festival at Sheraton Grand Los Cabos – March 16
East Cape Arts Festival – March 17
Todos Santos Film Festival – March 21 – 24
Sabores de Baja in Miraflores – March 31
April
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – April 4, 11, 18, 25
Los Cabos Jazz Festival at Hard Rock Hotel – April 25 – 28
NORRA Mexican 1000 – April 26 – May 3
May
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
La Paz Foundation Festival – Dates Yet to be Determined
El Dia de la Madre (Mother’s Day) – May 10
Gastrovino Food & Wine Festival in Todos Santos – May 17 – 19
June
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – June 6, 13, 20, 27
Cabo Summer Slam Fishing Tournament – June 6 – 8
Los Cabos Open of Surf – June 11 – 16
Fiesta de la Musica in San Jose del Cabo – Dates Yet to Be Determined
Stars & Stripes Golf & Fishing Tournament – June 27 – 30
July
Feria de la Pitahaya in Miraflores – Dates Yet to be Determined
East Cape Dorado Shoot Out – July 20
Mifel Los Cabos Open of Tennis – July 29 – Aug. 3
August
Mifel Los Cabos Open of Tennis – July 29 – Aug. 3
Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament – Aug. 1 – 4
East Cape Gold Cup Wahoo Jackpot –Aug. 24
Mango Festival in Todos Santos – Dates Yet to be Determined
September
Día de la Independencia (Mexican Independence Day) – Sep. 16
October
Los Cabos Billfish Tournament – Oct. 13 – 17
Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament – Oct. 17 – 20
Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament – Oct. 22 – 26
Van Wormer Resort Tuna Shoot Out – Oct. 26
November
Pelagic Rock Star Tuna Tournament – Nov. 1 – 3
21st WON Tuna Jackpot – Nov. 6 – 9
52nd Annual Baja 1000 – Nov. 19 – 24
Sabor a Cabo International Food & Wine Festival – Nov. 30
December
Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) – Dec. 24
Navidad (Christmas) – Dec. 25
Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) – Dec. 31
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