Fishing Tournaments
Upcoming Tournaments
JULY
JUL 18
DORADO SHOOT OUT
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ & PLAYA DEL SOL)
Online Registration is now closed. Please Register in person at Hotel Palmas de Cortez on Thursday July 16th and Friday July 17th. Good Luck!
This is the grand daddy of them all! With an average of 140 boats a year, the Dorado Shoot Out is the largest dorado tournament in Baja. Hosted by Capt. Kit Mc Near, this tournament offers some of the best fishing and prizes of any tournament in Mexico. Don’t miss the biggest tournament in the East Cape. For more information contact Kit McNear at sportfishingkit@cox.net.
To make reservations for the Dorado Shootout, please call us at 877-777-8862.
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JUL 25
LADIES SHOOT OUT
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ)
In 2025, we hosted the first edition of the Ladies Shoot Out — one of the most exciting tournaments of the year, with 28 teams and over 80 ladies participating. Teams came from the U.S. as well as Mexico to compete in this one-of-a-kind event. This is a one-day fishing tournament where the heaviest Dorado or Tuna takes first place.
The 2025 prize pool accumulated over $11,000 USD (pre-tax). This is a tournament with a cause, supporting breast cancer awareness in partnership with Cruz Rosa. Optional cash jackpots of $200, $300, and $500 USD are available.
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SEPTEMBER
SEP 19
WAHOO & TUNA SHOOT OUT
(PLAYA DEL SOL)
Our second year combining the Wahoo & Tuna Tournaments into one big exciting event! For more information contact Kit McNear at sportfishingkit@cox.net. To make reservations please call 877-777-8862.
OCTOBER
OCT 8-12
31st Annual Let’s Talk Hookup
Richard Topp Memorial Palmas de Cortez Fall Spectacular
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ)
Join Pete Gray (host of Let’s Talk Hookup Mightier 1090AM on this exciting annual adventure during one of the best times for great weather and fantastic fishing on the East Cape. This is a two day fishing tournament. For more information and/or reservations please call the Palmas de Cortez booking office at 877-777-8862 or email Pete Gray pete@hookup1090.com. More info.
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OCT 14-18
East Cape Classic New Spin
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ)
Welcome to the East Cape Classic New Spin. After 35 years of the East Cape Classic by Rose Lynn Tours where years she helped support the children of Los Barriles with all earnings from the tournaments continues a new path led by Dante Maestri. For more information, contact Dante Maestri at 661-204-2133 or dante4523@aol.com.
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If you would like your tournament or group name listed on this page,
please email matthew@vanwormerresorts.com with dates and info.
