2026Marina Pez Vela Marlin Invitational
- Dates
- December 10–12, 2026
- Location
- Quepos, Costa Rica
- Target species
Overview
Two-day IGFA marlin release team tournament at Marina Pez Vela with sonar and non-sonar divisions and optional daily jackpots.
The Marlin Invitational is a two-day IGFA-rules marlin team tournament hosted by Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. Teams of one to six anglers compete for the highest documented marlin release points in Omni Sonar and Non-Sonar divisions, with top angler and lady angler awards and a charity jackpot split 50/50 with the tournament charity.
Entry is a $500 general fee plus a mandatory division base bet, with optional marlin and sailfish release daily jackpots; registration for 2026 opens August 15.
ScheduleCosta Rica time
- ThursdayDec10December 10, 2026
- 2:00 PM– 6:00 PM
Final Registration
Marina Pez Vela
- 7:00 PM
Captain's Meeting
Marina Pez Vela
- FridayDec11December 11, 2026
- 7:30 AM– 3:30 PM
Fishing Day 1 (lines in 07:30, lines out 15:30)
- 3:00 PM– 6:00 PM
Video Check-In
- SaturdayDec12December 12, 2026
- 7:30 AM– 3:30 PM
Fishing Day 2 (lines in 07:30, lines out 15:30)
- 7:30 PM
Awards Ceremony
Marina Pez Vela
Results
Results will be published here after the 2026 event concludes.
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