The Reel News “Amigos” Week at Palmas De Cortez – May 15^th – May 20^th (Palmas De Cortez)– Join the gang at The Reel News as they make their yearly visit to Hotel Palmas De Cortez.  Join Jim Goerg, Jim Tuggle and Terry Sheely on this fishing experience of a life time.  www.thereelnews.com.  For more information email Jim Tuggle at tugstours@comcast.net 

 

The Reel News “Heros” Week at Palmas De Cortez – May 20^th- May 25^th   (Palmas De Cortez) – Join the gang from the Reel News for the second annual “Heros” week.  Join Jim Goerg and Terry Sheely on this prime time fishing excursion.  For more information email Jim at thereelnews@comcast.net

 

Baja’s Pro Anglers Tournament – June 1^st – June 5^th    (Palmas De Cortez) – Dan Bohannon brings his crew down for his 50^th annual tournament at Hotel Palmas De Cortez!

 

57^th Annual Roosterfish Tournament – June 2^nd – June 6^th  (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 Mike for more info email: mikeh@aaa-asphalt.com

 

31st  Annual Tournament Anglers Association - June 6^th - June 10^th (Playa Del Sol). The annual TAA tournament will be held at Hotel Playa Del Sol. This billfish tournament is 100% catch and release with a focus on the conservation of all billfish. Contact: Bill Evans - bill.fish590@gmail.com

 

The Father, Son and Buddies Annual tournament – June 13^th  – 18^th  (Palmas De Cortez).-  Local legend Jack Richardson’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 

 

Southern California Tuna Club – June 16^th – June 21^st - (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.

 

Roy Clark’s 21^st  Annual Billfish Tournament – June 21st – June 25^th   (Palmas De Cortez) - Join Roy Clark on his annual trip to Hotel Palmas De Cortez.  This is a fun tournament with cash and prizes given out at the end of the tournament.  Prizes will include Cold hard cash, Accurate reels, Eat Me lures and much more. This tournament is limited to no more than 40 people and sells out each year.  For more information email Roy at roy@clarksadventures.com 

 

Michael Schmit Group – July 5^th – 9^th (Palmas De Cortez).

 

Fishers of Men West Coast – July 8^th – 12th (Playa Del Sol)  Fishers of Men West Coast is a non-profit, Christian based, non-denominational group of men dedicated to the idea of fathers, sons, brothers, and friends spending quality time together. Because of these shared experiences, the members desire to give back through charitable activity in the fishing communities that have given them so much.  To join Fishers of Men West Coast on their yearly trip, please email them at fishersofmenwestcoast@gmail.com. 

 

19^th Annual Van Wormer Resorts Dorado Shootout – July 15^th  (Palmas De Cortez & Playa Del Sol). This is the grand daddy of them all!  With an average of 130 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.  One team will walk away with brand new Volkswagen Amarok 4x4 Pick Up Truck.  This is a one day tournament. Entry fee is only $600 per team.  Largest dorado wins!  There will be optional jackpots available of dorado of $200, $300, $500, $1,000 & $2,000. Last year’s record breaking payout was over $275,000 usd. Don’t miss the biggest tournament in the East Cape.  For more information go to our Dorado Shoot Out page at www.doradoshootout.com , or contact Kit McNear at sportfishingkit@cox.net.  To make reservations for the Dorado Shootout, please call us at 877-777-8862. 

 

Joe Del Re Group – July 16^th – July 20^th - (Palmas De Cortez)

 

4^th Annual Ladies Only Fishing Tournament – July 20^th – 22nd (Palmas De Cortez). In 2022, the all ladies tournament was one of the best tournaments of the year with 24 teams and more than 75 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. For more information click here https://vanwormerresorts.com/tournaments-page/178/ladies-only-fishing-tournament

 

Sportfishing with Dan Hernandez – July 27^th – 31^st - (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

 

7th Annual Van Wormer Resorts Wahoo Gold Cup – August 19th – (Palmas De Cortez & Playa Del Sol).  Hosted by Capt. Kit Mc Near, this tournament is the same format as the Dorado Shoot Out.  It is a one day tournament.  Heaviest wahoo wins!  $600 per team entry fee.  There will be over 100,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.  The grand prize for the heaviest wahoo will be a 2023 Volkswagen Polo.  There will be optional jackpots available of $200, $300, $500, $1,000 & $2,000. Contact Kit McNear at sportfishingkit@cox.net.  To make reservations for the Wahoo Gold Cup, please call 877-777-8862. https://vanwormerresorts.com/tournaments-page/130/gold-cup-wahoo-jackpot

 

10th Annual Van Wormer Resorts Tuna Shootout – September 23^rd – (Palmas De Cortez & Playa Del Sol).  Hosted by Capt. Kit Mc Near, this tournament is the same format as the Dorado Shoot Out.  It is a one day tournament.  Heaviest Tuna wins!  $600 per team entry fee.  There will be over 100,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.  The grand prize will be cash (amount to be determined by the number of entries).  There will be optional jackpots available of 300, $500, $1,000, and $2,000.  For more information go to our Tuna Shoot Out page on this site https://vanwormerresorts.com/tournaments-page/63/tuna-shootout , or contact Kit McNear at sportfishingkit@cox.net.  To make reservations for the Tuna Shootout, please call 877-777-8862. 

 

Doug Cannel Group - September 24^th – September 29^th - (Palmas De Cortez)

 

Casting4Souls give away and Tournament – September 27^th – October 1^st – (Palmas De Cortez)-When the fishing industry and the Shoe community joined forces over 18 years ago, who could have imagined what this event would ultimately become!  Each year, Fishers of Men West Coast come to the small and humble town of Los Barriles to give back to a fishing community that has given anglers so much throughout the years.  Thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers, each year the community receives over five thousand pair of brand new shoes, clothing, eye glasses and much more.  This is a tremendous help to the great people living in this region of Baja California Sur.  Come join us for some exciting fishing, fun in the sun with some great friends, and of course take part in a life changing experience.  You will return home knowing you did something great for those less fortunate.  If you would like to be a part of this extraordinary event, please contact Jack at fishersofmenwestcoast@gmail.com.   Donations, sponsors and volunteers are needed each year to make this event possible.  Thank you for your support!  www.fishersofmenwestcoast.org  SHOE GIVE AWAY WILL BE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH FROM 7AM-1PM

 

 29th Annual Let’s Talk Hookup Richard Topp Memorial Palmas de Cortez Fall Spectacular– October 6^th - October 10^th (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.  www.hookup1090.com

 

 

East Cape Classic by Lynn Rose Tours – October 11^th – October 15^th  - (Palmas De Cortez).  Welcome to the 34^rd Annual East Cape Classic. Funds generated by this event go directly to help the children and families of Los Barriles.  Funds raised by this tournament have gone to help the East Cape community from individuals in need, school buses, learning centers, Casting 4 Soles shoe give away and much more.   For more information, contact Dante Maestri at 661-204-2133 or Lynn Rose at 1-800-525-9527.  www.lynnrosetours.com  Email LYNNROSEKUHL@GMAIL.COM

 

Baja’s Pro Anglers Classic – October 19^th – October 23^rd - (Palmas De Cortez) – Dan Bohannon brings his crew down for the 3^rd annual Pro Angler Classic at Hotel Palmas De Cortez!

 

Salt Patrol Marlin Tournaments – October 26^th  – October 30^th -  (Palmas De Cortez).  Join John Keizer and Paul Castillo on this fantastic tournament at Hotel Palmas De Cortez.  This will be a three day Marlin Tournament, with prizes for the biggest Tuna, Dorado, and Wahoo.  This year’s tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever before.  Winning team will win a return trip in 2024.  For more information visit the Salt Patrol website at www.saltpatrol.com or email paul@saltpatrol.com