The abundance and variety of species in the Sea of Cortez has lead the Baja region to be known and recognized as the fishing capital of the world, more precisely the marlin fishing capital. It would for this reason you'll find the richest marlin tournament right here in Cabo San Lucas! The late, great Jacques Cousteau was a frequent visitor of these waters; he referred to the Sea of Cortez as “the world’s aquarium”.

Bisbee's marlin and billfish tournaments

The world famous Bisbee Los Cabos OffShore tournament, usually held in mid-October followed by the Bisbee Black and Blue Marlin tournament at the end of October, attract teams from around the world with winning purses into the millions of dollars. While there are a handful of sanctioned tournaments in Cabo and Los Cabos, you'll find expert crews and fully-equipped yachts every day of the week ready to take tourists out for an exhilarating day of deep sea fishing! Be it for sportfishing or a private yacht charter with expert guides, your day out on the deep blue sea will be spectacular and successful!

Bisbee's Black and Blue Tournament Results 2008

TOP TEAMS Marlin tournament catch in Los Cabos Mexico

Bad Market, 33' Knight & Carver (#117) 870 lb. blue $660,475.00

SECOND LARGEST MARLIN CAUGHT IN BISBEE'S TOURNAMENT HISTORY

Capt. Andreas Jimenez Amador from Cabo San Lucas, BCS Mexico

Hang 'Em High, 58' Miller Marine (#26) 313 lb. blue $2,234,035.00

SECOND LARGEST INDIVIDUAL TEAM PURSE IN SPORTFISHING HISTORY

Capt. Emilio Villareal from South Padre Island, TX USA

TOP THREE RELEASE TEAMS:

Scott Free, 48' Ocean Yacht (#43) 900 points: 3 blue and 1 striped marlin $52,942.50

Capt. Ramon Mendez from Cabo San Lucas BCS Mexico

Lucky Hooker, 70' Huckins (#126) 600 points (on time): 2 blue marlin $18,326.25

Capt. Juan Poperalta from Cabo San Lucas, BCS Mexico

Sea Jewel, 68' Hatteras (#88) 600 points (on time): 2 blue marlin $10,181.25

Capt. Sean Holden from Costa Mesa CA USA

Los Cabos Offshore Tournament Results 2008

TOP THREE TEAMS:

Marlin Master I, 38' Bertram (#023) 870.0 lb. black $114,462.00

Capt. Juan Antonio Ramirez Armenta from Cabo San Lucas BCS Mexico

The Bottom Line, 50' Hatteras (#010) 510.0 lb. blue $7,938.00

Marlin catch in Mexico Capt. Thomas "T.J." Dobson from Cabo San Lucas BCS Mexico

After Midnight, 75' Knight & Carver (#014) 385.0 lb. blue $95,940.00

Capt. Brett McBride from San Diego CA USA

TOP DORADO:

Outcast, 34' Owens (#036) 56.8 lb. dorado $50,970.00

Capt. Jesus Romero from Cabo San Lucas BCS Mexico

TOP THREE RELEASE TEAMS:

RO.RA. III, 38' Mediterranean (#059) 900 points (on time) - released 3 blue marlins.

Capt. Martin Ricardo Romero Barragan from Puerto Vallarta Jalisco Mexico

The Bottom Line, 50' Hatteras (#010) 900 points - released 2 blue & 1 black marlin.

Capt. Thomas "T.J." Dobson from Cabo San Lucas BCS Mexico

La Negra, 33' World Cat (#029) 600 points (on time) - released 2 blue marlins.

Capt. Eduardo Negrete from Mexico City D.F. Mexico

Cabo San Lucas Villas