OCT
Pre-registration
3–6 p.m. at Puerto Paraiso, near the weigh station. No bag distribution.
Cabo San Lucas · October 2026
Bisbee’s Black & Blue.
The ocean. The pursuit.
Your guide to tournament week in Los Cabos: when the fleet leaves, how teams enter, and what the current prize figures actually mean.
Event windowOct 19–24
Fishing daysOct 21–23
Daily start7:00 a.m.
LocationCabo San Lucas
01 / The dates to know
One week.
Three days at sea.
Black & Blue fishing runs Wednesday, October 21 through Friday, October 23, 2026.
The full event window runs October 19–24, from pre-registration through the awards. Plan your arrival around team check-in, not just the first fishing morning.
All times below are local Cabo San Lucas time (UTC−7). Check the organizer’s schedule again before traveling.
OCT
OCT
Registration & opening
Check-in: 3–7 p.m. Captains’ meeting: 7 p.m.; one team representative must attend. Opening ceremonies: 7:30 p.m.
OCT
The fishing days
Behind the line by 6:45 a.m.; start at 7 a.m. Fishing ends at 5 p.m. Weigh station: 2–9 p.m.
OCT
Awards evening
6 p.m. at The Place at Cabo, facing docks H, I and J. Confirm attendance access with the organizer.
02 / 2026 prize-purse snapshot
Total payout displayed by CatchStat
US$1,776,325
Provisional — checked October 13, 2026.
The live platform lists 79 teams in the overall category. Entries and category participation can change before the tournament. This figure is not a final purse, a guaranteed amount, or the prize for a single winner.
Check the current official payout ↗What is the prize
this year?
There is more than one award. Overall team and captain awards sit alongside optional daily categories. A team’s eligibility depends on the categories it enters and the tournament’s qualifying results.
The organizer’s promotional description references a historic purse above US$11.5 million. That is background context, not confirmation of a US$11.5 million purse for 2026.
Mandatory team entryUS$5,000
Across-the-board packageUS$84,500
The published package excludes the separate US$60,000 Chupacabra option. Entry fees are participation costs, not prize amounts. Review the category rules and 2026 application before paying. The categories webpage still carries a 2025 update date.
The start / From the organizer’s archive
A coastline in motion.
The boat wakes tell the story: a fleet leaving Cabo, a horizon opening up, and three fishing days ahead.
03 / Enter through the organizer
Build your team.
Make it official.
Use Bisbee’s official registration channels. This guide does not collect entries or tournament payments.
Registration assistance
USA: +1 714 393 6107Mexico: +52 624 147 7559info@bisbees.comContacts published on the 2026 entry application. Mexico number shown in current international dialing format.
Open the 2026 Black & Blue entry
Sign in to CatchStat or create an account. Select Black & Blue 2026; do not choose Los Cabos Offshore by mistake.
Prepare the team and vessel details
Have your team contact, boat information, vessel registration number, anglers and fishing-license numbers ready. Register every angler before fishing.
Choose categories and confirm payment
Submit the base entry and any selected optional categories through the organizer’s process. Ask Bisbee’s to confirm the payment method and receipt.
Complete on-site check-in
Attend registration and the mandatory team meeting. Review current fishing, equipment and boundary rules with your captain.
The 2026 form lists a wire deadline of October 19 and says on-site registration accepts cash in USD or MXN. It also lists an October 20 cashier’s-check deadline. Because those instructions need clarification, confirm the accepted method directly before traveling with payment. Do not rely on older general-entry guidance.
04 / Cabo San Lucas marina
Where the week
comes together.
Registration and weighing are based near Puerto Paraiso at the Cabo San Lucas marina, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The awards are at The Place at Cabo, by docks H, I and J.
For the morning departure, arrange your own shoreside viewpoint or boat outing in advance. Ask your operator where access is permitted and keep clear of the competing fleet. This map marks the registration area, not the offshore starting line.
Two events / Different dates
Which Bisbee’s
are you attending?
Los Cabos Offshore
Event window: October 12–17, 2026. Fishing: October 14–16. A separate tournament held the week before Black & Blue. Official Offshore schedule ↗
Black & Blue
Event window: October 19–24, 2026. Fishing: October 21–23. This page focuses on Black & Blue, so its entry and payout links open that specific event.
Quick answers
Before you head to Cabo.
When is Bisbee’s Black & Blue 2026?
The event window is October 19–24, 2026. Registration and opening ceremonies are October 20, fishing is October 21–23, and the awards celebration is October 24.
What time do the boats start?
The scheduled shotgun start is 7:00 a.m. on each fishing day. Competing boats must be behind the starting line by 6:45 a.m. Times are local to Cabo San Lucas.
What is the 2026 prize purse?
CatchStat displayed a total payout of US$1,776,325 when checked October 13, 2026. This is a pre-event snapshot, subject to change as entries and categories change; it is not a guaranteed first prize or a final payout.
How do I register a team?
Use the official 2026 Black & Blue registration link on CatchStat, sign in or create an account, and complete the team entry. Alternatively, use the organizer’s 2026 entry application. Confirm payment instructions directly with Bisbee’s.
Is Black & Blue the same as Los Cabos Offshore?
They are separate Bisbee’s events. In 2026, Los Cabos Offshore fishing takes place October 14–16, one week before Black & Blue fishing on October 21–23.
Are these photos from the 2026 tournament?
No. The photographs and branded fleet image are archival images published by Bisbee’s. The 2026 Black & Blue had not started when this guide was prepared.
Does CENTURY 21 handle tournament registration?
No. This is an independent local guide by CENTURY 21 Legendary Realty. Tournament entry, payments and official decisions are handled by Bisbee’s and its registration platform.
Make the most of your stay
From tournament week
to a place of your own.
Plan your flight, choose your stay and arrange an airport arrival that fits an early-morning schedule. If Cabo is becoming more than a yearly trip, CENTURY 21 Legendary Realty can help you explore local homes.
Sources & updates.
Reviewed October 13, 2026. Schedule and entry details may change. Follow the organizer’s current instructions and the captain’s meeting; this independent guide does not replace tournament rules.
- Bisbee’s 2026 Black & Blue schedule — dates, start times and event locations.
- 2026 Black & Blue / CatchStat awards and payouts — live provisional purse snapshot.
- 2026 entry application — registration requirements, contacts and payment instructions.
- Official categories, fees and awards — published entry structure; webpage dated September 2025.
- 2026 tournament rules and official event page and photo gallery.
- 2026 Los Cabos Offshore schedule — separate-event comparison.