One of the most prestigious sport-fishing tournaments in the world, this event brings together qualifying tournament-winning teams from across the globe to vie for the ultimate prize of World Champion.
Dates: April 14-19, 2024
What makes the Costa Offshore World Championship such a competitive event? First, every team must earn an invitation for this event by winning a qualifying tournament. Teams rotate boats each day, fishing with a different captain and crew. This creates as level a playing field as possible, with four days of head-to-head competition on the water. Teams must also capture on video their releases of marlin and sailfish, along with a video qualifier that changes each day. The location in Quepos, Costa Rica, also provides plenty of opportunities for the anglers to capitalize on a hot bite offshore, with good numbers of billfish expected throughout the tournament.
Why Compete in the Costa Offshore World Championship
Here are just a few reasons to fish:
- Great fishing! Teams frequently encounter plenty of big Pacific sailfish—some pushing 100 pounds—plus good chances at blue, black and striped marlin.
- Friendly yet intense competition on the water. Every team attending the OWC had to earn the right to participate by winning a qualifying event.
- Meet anglers from around the world. Participating teams travel from as far away as Kenya, Australia and Brazil to fish every year.
- Earn the title of World Champion. This is the only true world championship tournament in the world of sport fishing, complete with the gold signature Champion’s rings and trophies.
The Costa Offshore World Championship features superb sport fishing amid one of the world’s most prolific fisheries in Quepos, Costa Rica. The competition is fierce yet friendly, with participating teams visiting from across the globe.
- The early entry fee is $14,750 per team
- This entry fee provides entry for one team of up to (4) registered anglers.
- An additional entry fee of $1,000 is required for each additional angler, but only (5) anglers may be registered for any one fishing day.
- Learn more about the tournament’s registration fees.
