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Baja Sur in summer is hot, and so is the fishing. There are tournaments targeting billfish (striped, blue, black, and sailfish), dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo during July and August, each with their individual fan base. The Cabo San Lucas Harbor was developed in a natural basin and is home to the IGY Marina, one of the largest marinas in Baja with 380 slips. In addition, several smaller marinas offer a combined total of slips approaching 600, all of which have allowed Cabo to become the home of the largest sportfishing fleet in Baja and the west coast of Mexico. A unique wide sidewalk (the Malecón in Spanish) almost surrounds the entire bay and is lined with outdoor restaurants, shops, a few weigh-stations and even a shopping center. Its easy access to the docks is a welcome to the fleet. [Discover all about fishing in Los Cabos.]
A fantastic and fun way to gauge the fishing is to stroll around the marina and see the number of different fish flags flying from the outriggers – Blue (billfish) – Red/White (billfish released); Yellow (dorado); White (tuna); and Orange (wahoo). Most anglers around the globe consider this area to be one of the Billfish Capitols of the World, and it is the ideal opportunity for newcomers to sample the sport. Another sure-fire way for you to ascertain what is happening in the sportfishing here in Cabo is to check out which tournaments are scheduled during your visit. Tournament dates are listed on local websites to see the best time to be in Cabo for the species to target. In addition, most events use the public weigh stations that are open to the public for weighing the participants’ catches. July and August are the months when the giant black and blue marlin begin to show from Baja’s tip up into the Sea of Cortez. These monsters that weigh hundreds of pounds challenge anglers’ strength and tenacity are not for the faint of heart. Many visitors favoring sport over challenge choose dorado and yellowfin during July.
Confirming their popularity this time of year, the Dorado Shootout is held annually at East Cape. This year’s event is on July 19, 2025, at Van Wormer Resorts in Los Barriles, BCS.
During August and September, you will have similar options as in July, with a growing number of black and blue marlin, joined by striped marlin. Underscoring the significant impact that billfish, dorado, tuna, and wahoo have on Baja Sur from Los Cabos to East Cape, three other major events target those species, including the Wahoo Gold Cup / Tuna Shootout held at Van Wormer Resorts on September 20, 2025
The Bisbee’s trio of tournaments is also a major draw. Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore, the first of their three tournaments, is scheduled for July 29 – August 2, 2025, and offers substantial prize money. The subsequent Bisbee’s tournaments, the Los Cabos Offshore and the Black & Blue, take place later in the year. Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore is from October 13-18, 2025, and the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament, the granddaddy of them all, is from October 20-25, 2025, both offering millions of dollars in prize money.
Regardless of your reason for visiting our area, we welcome you! If you come to fish, you are in the right place. GOOD LUCK! If you came to enjoy the many other amenities the area offers, ENJOY! If you are new to sportfishing and are curious enough to want to give it a go for a half or full-day, our Cabo Sportfishing Fleet is one of the best in the world! They specialize in introducing FIRST-TIMERS to an unforgettable ADVENTURE of a lifetime.
