Fishing Tournaments
Upcoming Tournaments
MAY
MAY 14-18
Sportfishing with Dan Hernandez
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ)
Sportfishing with Dan Hernandez will be traveling to Los Barriles and staying at the Hotel Palmas De Cortez. Dan will be filming an episode for his hit T.V. series Sportfishing with Dan Hernandez while on location. If you would like to Join Dan Hernandez and take part in this great trip and maybe be part of a television program, contact monica@sport-fishing.com or call 562-865-3764
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MAY 28 - JUN 01
Baja’s Pro Anglers Tournament
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ)
Dan Bohannon brings his crew down for his 52nd annual tournament at Hotel Palmas De Cortez!
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MAY 29-JUN 01
59TH Annual Rooster Fish Tournament
(PLAYA DEL SOL)
This is the longest running tournament in the East Cape! The international roosterfish Tournament is a 100% catch and release tournament focused on the conservation of roosterfish. Contact Audrey for more info email: audreykoocher@gmail.com
JUNE
JUN 3-7
Fathers & Daughters Annual Tournament
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ)
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JUN 9-14
The Father, Son and Buddies 21st Annual Tournament
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ)
Local legend Jack Richardson’s and John Kett’s fathers, sons an Buddies tournament is a great opportunity for family and friends to get together each year to fish, drink and bond together. Contact John Kett at JJKETT@SBCGLOBAL.NET for more information. http://www.fathersonandbuddies.com
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JUN 19-24
Southern California Tuna Club
(PLAYA DEL SOL)
One of the longest running group trips at Van Wormer Resorts, the Southern California Tuna Club focuses on family values and forming stronger bonds between dads and their children.
JULY
JUL 18
DORADO SHOOT OUT
(PALMAS DE CORTEZ & PLAYA DEL SOL)
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 2023, the all ladies tournament was one of the best tournaments of the year with 22 teams and more than 65 ladies participating. Teams came from the U.S. as well as Mexico to participate in this one of a kind tournament. This is a two day fishing tournament with points accumulated by landing various species. Optional cash jackports of $300 for the heaviest Tuna and Dorado. Last year’s jackpots paid out over $10,000 usd.
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.
