4th International Jack Mackerel Sport Fishing Tournament, Cabo San Lucas
The 4th International Jack Mackerel Sport Fishing Tournament takes place over two days — April 10 and 11, 2026 — in the waters off Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, with fishing running from 7:00 a.m. to weigh-in at 5:00 p.m. each day. The tournament targets jurel (jack mackerel) and sierra, with prize money totaling MX$150,000 — split across first, second and third place at $75,000, $45,000 and $30,000 — plus additional jackpots for the heaviest jack mackerel and sierra catches.
Registration and the awards ceremony take place in front of IGY Marina in Cabo San Lucas; for more information, contact +52 613 113 6276 or +52 624 147 7559.
Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most celebrated sport fishing destinations, this competition is part of Baja California Sur’s increasingly robust tournament calendar, which in 2026 includes 126 officially registered events spanning offshore, shore and kayak fishing formats across the peninsula. Whether you are a competitive angler or a visitor looking to experience the energy of Cabo’s fishing culture up close, the tournament weigh-in and prizegiving at IGY Marina offer a lively and authentic window into the sport fishing traditions that have made this corner of Mexico legendary.
Organizer
The H. Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cabo San Lucas is a volunteer civil association founded in 1982, serving as one of the most trusted community safety organizations in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, sustained primarily through donations and community fundraising. As an organizer, Bomberos Cabo San Lucas brings strong civic credibility and broad community support, regularly producing fundraising events — from fishing tournaments to cake festivals — that unite locals and visitors around a meaningful cause while directly supporting the emergency services that protect the region.
Venue
IGY Marina Store, located at Blvd. Paseo de la Marina, Centro, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur 23450, is the retail and services outlet of IGY Marina Cabo San Lucas—a 380-slip marina at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Winner of the International Marina of the Year Award by the Yacht Harbour Association, the complex serves as a hub for sport fishing tournaments, luxury yachting, and charter excursions, offering event organizers a distinctive waterfront setting at the heart of one of the world’s foremost nautical destinations.
