Vitória Billfish/Oceanic Season — ICES Torneio de Abertura 2026/2027

About this tournament

The Vitória Billfish/Oceanic Season ICES Torneio de Abertura 2026/2027 has an opening stage scheduled for October 17, 2026, with a committee-selected reserve window of October 21–25, off Vitória, Brazil, targeting blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, and swordfish in Atlantic waters. Hosted by the Iate Clube do Espírito Santo, this opening tournament draws anglers to one of Brazil's established sportfishing venues. You'll compete in deep-water conditions characteristic of the South Atlantic billfish grounds.

Event Window

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Opening stage scheduled October 17, 2026; reserve window October 21–25 subject to committee selection. First valid billfish release wins; if no qualifying release occurs, eligibility extends to later valid season stages. These are published rules, not confirmation of fishing on a particular day.