Wahoo Classic Heads to Los Cabos with Optional Tuna Jackpots Available

The Wahoo Classic International Sport Fishing Tournament arrives in Los Cabos next weekend, giving local and visiting anglers a focused early-season push for wahoo and side opportunities for tuna teams. Registration opens on January 10, and the tournament will launch with a shotgun start at 7:00 a.m. on January 11 from Marina Puerto Los Cabos.

Entry fees are set by boat size: $350 for boats under 35 ft and $450 for boats over 35 ft. In addition to the main wahoo competition, organizers are offering optional jackpots for dorado and tuna with entry levels of $100, $200, or $300. Prizes include cash and trophies and winning teams will earn passes to an international final, extending the payoff beyond local bragging rights.

The event is dedicated in memory of Pablo Sánchez-Navarro, a figure honored by the tournament’s organizers and community. That dedication underscores the Classic’s local roots and its role in bringing anglers together around sport, skill, and remembrance.

For tuna anglers and charter operators, the optional tuna jackpots present a practical opportunity. Entering a jackpot adds upfront cost but raises potential returns and gives charter teams a competitive hook to sell trips around tournament play. Plan to register on January 10 and arrive at the marina with vessel documentation, safety gear, and tackle rigged for both high-speed wahoo outfits and the heavier lines often needed for tuna. Expect a busy marina and a quick launch at the 7:00 a.m. start, so pre-trip briefings and early staging will save time.

The tournament’s prize structure and international-final passes make it attractive to anglers looking to parlay a strong local showing into broader competition. Even teams focused primarily on tuna can benefit by entering the optional jackpot while keeping wahoo efforts in play; the format encourages multi-species strategy and maximizes earning opportunities on a single day.

Community impact will extend beyond competition. Local charters, tackle shops, and marina services can expect increased business around registration and the launch window. Anglers who want to compete should plan logistics now, confirm boat paperwork, and consider which jackpot level suits their risk-reward preference.

The Wahoo Classic offers a compact but consequential event for the region’s fishing calendar: a wahoo-focused tournament that keeps tuna anglers and charter teams very much in the mix.