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Although people often describe it as the “Little Bisbee’s,” the Los Cabos Offshore has evolved into a distinct event with its own identity. Its more approachable entry cost attracts a wide range of participants, from first-time teams testing their skill to seasoned professionals fine-tuning their strategy ahead of the Bisbee’s Black & Blue, which follows the next week.
The cooperation between both tournaments creates one of the most dynamic weeks of the year in Los Cabos. Hotels, restaurants, and charter operations operate at full capacity, while the marina becomes a stage where stories are told, friendships renewed, and new legends formed. For local communities, the event brings not only an economic impact but also a sense of pride tied to the region’s sports fishing culture.
This year’s edition brought together 139 teams and 769 anglers, competing for more than US$2.7 million in prize money, a record that reaffirmed the tournament’s growing prestige. Over the course of two days of fishing, strategy and endurance shaped every decision, with teams balancing the risk of the long run against the promise of deeper waters and better catches.
A 432-Pound Marlin Takes the Trophy
In the end, No Limits Fishing lived up to its name. The team clinched the tournament’s top trophy with a 432-pound black marlin, weighing in during one of the most crowded evenings at the Puerto Paraiso weigh station. The fish secured them the overall billfish division title and a place in the event’s history books.
Just behind them, Team Santana delivered a performance that reminded everyone how unpredictable the Bisbee’s can be. Their 424-pound black marlin fell short of the trophy by only eight pounds. Yet, it brought in more than US$1.1 million in prize money through side jackpots, a testament to the tournament’s unique combination of strategy, luck, and investment.
Greybull, a consistent name in Cabo’s tournament circuit, followed with a 398-pound marlin, rounding out a leaderboard that remained fiercely contested until the last hour.
Strong Action Across Categories
Beyond the headlining marlins, this year’s tuna division saw remarkable catches. Ludovic Agassiz landed a 294-pound yellowfin, one of the heaviest ever recorded in the tournament.
Close behind, Mas Crudo, Estrella del Norte, and North Star each brought solid yellowfin to the scales, proving that tuna fishing off Cabo San Lucas remains as productive as ever in the fall season.
In the dorado division, Alex Moherek led with a 52-pound bull, followed by strong contenders from Team Karma and Team Outcast. Dorado numbers, while variable year to year, reflected healthy offshore conditions across the Pacific and Sea of Cortez sides.
Catch and Release: The Heart of Modern Sportfishing
While the weigh-ins captured public attention, most of the action happened offshore, where 369 billfish were caught and released during the tournament. This number demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the Bisbee’s organization and its participants to sustainable fishing practices.
Over the past decade, Cabo’s tournament circuit has aligned closely with conservation principles, rewarding release points and encouraging selective harvests. These efforts have not only preserved local fish populations but also reinforced Baja California Sur’s reputation as a responsible global destination for sportfishing.
Looking Ahead
As the scales closed on this year’s Los Cabos Offshore, conversation naturally shifted to the Black & Blue, the world’s richest fishing tournament. If the Offshore was any indication, the coming days will bring heavier fish, higher stakes, and a continuation of the camaraderie that defines Cabo’s tournament season.
Scheduled for October 20-25, 2025, this five-day challenge is built around the pursuit of giant black and blue marlin in one of the sport’s most storied arenas. With a staggering prize purse that has exceeded US$11 million in previous years, the stakes are the highest in the world of offshore tournament fishing. Teams will compete not just on weight, but also on release strategy, timing, and boat-crew execution under pressure.