Bisbee’s Set Sail for Costa Rica!
For the first time in its legendary 44-year history, Bisbee’s Offshore Tournament Series is casting its lines beyond Cabo San Lucas and heading to our home, here at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica. Mark your calendars: the Bisbee’s Costa Rica Offshore Tournament debuts April 14–18, 2026, bringing with it the same iconic competition, adrenaline-pumping action, and jaw-dropping prize money that made Bisbee’s a household name among big-game anglers.
This groundbreaking event will be Bisbee’s first-ever all billfish release tournament, aligning with Costa Rica’s sustainable fishing practices. But don’t worry — massive cash prizes are still on the line, with tuna and dorado categories bringing plenty of weigh-in excitement. Expect three days of non-stop fishing from April 15–17, followed by a grand awards celebration on April 18. Registration opens soon, so keep an eye on Bisbees.com, CatchStat, and MarinaPezVela.com!
Why Costa Rica? The timing couldn’t be better. April is peak season for blue marlin, sailfish, and yellowfin tuna — not to mention the possibility of record-breaking dorado “Wolfpacks.” With unmatched fish density and year-round action, Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast offers one of the most explosive sportfishing arenas on the planet. As Wayne Bisbee puts it: “The fish are here. The passion is here. And now, the world is coming too.”
At the heart of the action is Marina Pez Vela, a world-class tournament venue with everything an angler dreams of — from 250 floating slips and a 200-ton travel lift to luxury ocean-view villas and a buzzing waterfront plaza. With new state-of-the-art amenities coming in 2025, including 50 brand-new wet slips and 40 on-site villas, the marina is more ready than ever to host a tournament of this magnitude.
This is more than just another tournament — it’s the next chapter in Bisbee’s legacy. If you’ve ever dreamed of fishing against the best, in one of the world’s richest and most scenic arenas, this is your shot. Get ready to make history — Costa Rica style.
