2026 Season
November 2026 Offshore Fishing Tournaments
Offshore fishing tournaments in November 2026.
On the tournament circuit
November at a glance
The action is south of the U.S.: Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Mexico, the Caribbean's fall classics, South Africa and Brazil. Florida's first sailfish events start mid-month.
14 areas with tournaments in November
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Up the Moon — peak bite building, 3 days before full moon
Full Moon — less daytime bite, fish feed at night
Down the Moon — peak bite building, 3 days after full moon
28 tournaments
Multi-week events
30° Torneio Marlin Rio — ICRJ (Projected 2026 Season)
Oct 15 – Nov 7Thu – SatDates follow the 2025 edition; 2026 not confirmed
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBlue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfish🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the MoonMulti-Week Event
64° Torneio Anual de Peixes de Bico — ICRJ (Projected 2026 Season)
Nov 19–30Thu – MonDates follow the 2025 edition; 2026 not confirmed
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBlue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfish🌓 Up the Moon🌕 Full Moon🌗 Down the MoonMulti-Week Event
Oct 26 – Nov 1
1 tournament
Nov 2 – 8
8 tournaments
EFSA European Big Game Championship
Nov 2–6Mon – Fri
Hout Bay, South AfricaBlue MarlinStriped MarlinYellowfin TunaMahi-Mahi
OET Bill & Game Fish Tournament
Nov 2–7Mon – SatDates follow the 2025 edition; 2026 not confirmed
Sodwana Bay, South AfricaBlue MarlinBlack MarlinStriped MarlinSailfish
El Pescado Billfish Tournament
$285KNov 3–7Tue – Sat
Saint Augustine, FLBlue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfish
Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot (WON/Cabo Tuna Jackpot)
Nov 4–7Wed – Sat
Cabo San Lucas, MexicoYellowfin TunaWahooMahi-Mahi
No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout
Nov 5–7Thu – Sat
Puerto San Jose, GuatemalaSailfishBlue MarlinMahi-MahiYellowfin Tuna
Hervey Bay Game Fishing Classic 2026
Nov 5–8Thu – Sun
Hervey Bay, AustraliaBlue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfish
Flame Tree Fiji Classic
Nov 6–8Fri – Sun
FijiBlue MarlinBlack MarlinStriped MarlinSailfishYellowfin Tuna
BOISC Blu Heelers Tournament 2026
Nov 8–12Sun – ThuDates follow the 2025 edition; 2026 not confirmed
Russell, New ZealandMarlinSwordfish
Nov 9 – 15
9 tournaments
Darwin Bluewater Extravaganza 2026
Nov 9–11Mon – WedDates follow the 2019 edition; 2026 not confirmed
Darwin, AustraliaBlue MarlinBlack MarlinSailfish
Billfish 15000
Nov 9–14Mon – SatDates follow the 2024 edition; 2026 not confirmed
Sodwana Bay, South AfricaBlue MarlinBlack MarlinStriped MarlinSailfish
Torneo Internacional de Pesca Marlín y Atún Puerto Vallarta
Nov 11–14Wed – Sat
Puerto Vallarta, MexicoBlue MarlinBlack MarlinSailfishYellowfin TunaMahi-Mahi
Cap Cana Classic
Nov 12–14Thu – Sat
Marina Cap Cana, Dominican RepublicBlue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfish
Sailfish Sweethearts
Nov 12–15Thu – Sun
Palm Beach Shores, FLSailfish
El Salvador International Billfish Tournament
$400KNov 12–15Thu – Sun
Costa del Sol, El SalvadorSailfishBlue MarlinYellowfin Tuna
FishingFins Billfish Invitational — Guatemala 2026 (4th Annual)
Nov 13–14Fri – Sat
Iztapa, GuatemalaSailfishBlue Marlin
Big Fish Fishing Tournament by El Debate (Big Fish Mazatlán)
Nov 13–15Fri – Sun
Mazatlán, MexicoBlue MarlinBlack MarlinStriped MarlinSailfishYellowfin Tuna
Dorado Derby 2026
Nov 14Sat
Quepos, Costa RicaMahi-Mahi
Nov 16 – 22
6 tournaments
SADSAA Heavy Tackle Billfish Tournament — Sodwana Bay
Nov 16–20Mon – Fri
Sodwana Bay, South AfricaBlue MarlinBlack MarlinStriped MarlinSailfish
Tropic Star Billfish Tournament
Nov 17–21Tue – Sat
Tropic Star Lodge, PanamaBlue MarlinBlack Marlin🌓 Up the Moon
73rd International Billfish Tournament (Club Náutico de San Juan)
Nov 17–22Tue – Sun
San Juan, Puerto RicoBlue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishSpearfish🌓 Up the Moon
Torneo Antonio Fernández González (Cozumel)
Nov 20–22Fri – Sun
Cozumel, MexicoBlue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfishWahooMahi-Mahi🌓 Up the Moon
MGFC Billfish Bonanza 2026
Nov 20–22Fri – Sun
Mooloolaba, AustraliaBlue MarlinBlack MarlinSailfish🌓 Up the Moon
SSFC Big Game Classic
Nov 22SunDates follow the 2025 edition; 2026 not confirmed
Mahé, SeychellesBlue MarlinBlack MarlinSailfishYellowfin TunaWahoo🌓 Up the Moon
Nov 23 – 29
2 tournaments