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Fishing Tournaments of Baja California

Posted on October 12, 2014February 28, 2020 by Charles
Woman in Baja 15lb Dorado Fish

Baja California is home to some absolutely amazing open water fishing. Sailfish, roosterfish, and yellowfin tuna are only a few of the most common types of fish in the area. Because of the wide variety of species, number of excellent fishing spots and beautiful area, Baja attracts thousands of fishermen per year. An increasing number of people are making the trip down south, especially for fishing tournaments and contests.

Young fisherwoman on a boat in her arms a big fish Dorado 15 lb, Baja de los Muertos, California Sur, Mexico, America.

Fishing tournaments have long been a part of Baja California’s tourist appeal. In fact, a few of the very first tourist towns attracted their first visitors with the allure of fishing contests. The contests brought in people from around the country with the draw of a big prize. It was a great way to garner new interest in the area’s sport fishing industry and as its appeal as a vacation spot in general.

Nowadays, there is a fishing tournament happening in Baja at just about any time of the year. You barely have to look at a calendar and plan a trip to one anymore. You can just show up in Mexico with your fishing equipment and chances are you’ll find a contest waiting. However, many of these tournaments are small. For a real taste of a Baja Mexico fishing tournament, you should head to one of the most popular events.

Striped marlin hunting bait ball baja california sur
Striped marlin hunting bait ball baja california sur

Fishing Tournaments in Baja

Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournaments are among the most popular in Baja Mexico. There are currently three tournaments that take place annually. One off of the coast of Buenavista which takes place in July. Another off the coast of Cabo San Lucas in late October. Finally, the world-famous Black & Blue Marlin Tournament. This epic tournament takes place just a few days after the one in Cabo San Lucas. All of the tournaments offer enormous purses with the Black & Blue offering the largest, one million dollars in total.

The Bisbee tournaments are the most well-known and best for non-participants to watch, there are many others in the area. Another popular one is the Baja Capers Fishing Tournament which has been going on for almost twenty years. Aside from long-running tournaments, there are new and short-lived ones popping up all of the time. Simply put, fishing is a constantly growing sport in Mexico.

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If you’re a fisherman, then it is worth considering Baja for your next big-time fishing vacation. Even if you don’t enter a fishing tournament, there are still more than enough world-class spots to cast out from. And if you prefer non-competitive afternoon tours are available.

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