Cabo Fishing Report – 3 Marlin – 1 Dorado – August 15th – 2026 – Blue Star – 32 Foot Luhrs – Captain Chewy
Charter Length: 8 Hours
Guests: Chris, Logan and Dakota
Guest City: Dallas, Texas
Angler Experience: Experienced Fishermen
Catch: 3 Marlin – Released
Catch: 1 Small Dorado – Released
Water Temperature: Approximately 89.6°F
Air Temperature: Mid-to-upper 80s during the morning, becoming hotter later in the day
Weather: Hot, humid late-summer conditions with periods of sunshine and tropical cloud cover
Wind: Generally light to moderate during the fishing period
Sea Conditions: Very warm offshore water with typical summer surface conditions
Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
Moon Illumination: Approximately 12.4%
Fishing Area: Offshore Cabo San Lucas waters
Three marlin released and one small dorado released created an excellent four-fish offshore day for Chris, Logan and Dakota during an eight-hour Cabo fishing charter aboard the Blue Star. With Captain Chewy running the 32 Foot Luhrs, these experienced fishermen encountered the kind of warm-water billfish action that makes August one of the most exciting periods for offshore fishing in Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo Fishing Charter Produces Three Marlin Releases
For experienced anglers, a productive marlin day is about much more than the final number of fish. Chris, Logan and Dakota could appreciate the adjustments Captain Chewy made throughout the charter while searching for productive offshore water. Current direction, bait movement, water color, temperature breaks and bird activity can all influence where marlin concentrate. Instead of relying on one predetermined location, Captain Chewy continually evaluated conditions and repositioned the Blue Star as the pattern developed.
That approach produced three separate marlin encounters during the eight-hour trip. Each fish delivered the powerful runs and dramatic surface action associated with Cabo billfishing before eventually being brought under control and successfully released.
Releasing all three marlin maintained Blue Sky Cabo’s emphasis on responsible billfish conservation while giving the anglers repeated opportunities to experience one of the Pacific’s most respected game fish.
Cabo Dorado Fishing Adds Another Offshore Species
The day also produced a small dorado, adding another species to an already productive offshore charter. Dorado are common participants in Cabo’s warm-water ecosystem and often appear around current edges, floating debris, bait concentrations and other forms of offshore structure. Their brilliant colors, aggressive strikes and unpredictable movements make them one of the most recognizable species encountered while fishing in Cabo San Lucas. Because this dorado was small, it was released rather than kept. That decision added another conservation-minded element to the trip while allowing the young fish to continue growing within Cabo’s productive offshore ecosystem.
Cabo Marlin Fishing Benefits From Extremely Warm August Water
August 15th featured exceptionally warm water around Cabo San Lucas, with historical sea-temperature data indicating approximately 89.6°F. Those tropical conditions can support a broad range of pelagic species, including marlin, dorado, tuna and wahoo. Warm offshore water does not guarantee a bite, but it can help define the seasonal environment and influence how bait and predators distribute across the fishing grounds. For experienced fishermen, those details matter. Small changes in surface temperature, current direction or bait concentration may help identify where predators are likely to feed.
On this day, the combination of very warm water and productive offshore structure created enough activity to produce three marlin and one dorado.
Cabo Fishing Conditions Included a Waxing Crescent Moon
The moon was in a waxing crescent phase with approximately 12.4% illumination, only a few days after the new moon. Moon phase is only one of many variables affecting offshore fishing, but experienced captains often consider the broader relationship between light, tides, bait activity and feeding periods when planning a day.
Combined with hot August air temperatures, warm offshore water and light-to-moderate wind, the conditions created a classic late-summer Cabo environment.
Captain Chewy Adjusts the Cabo Fishing Strategy
Captain Chewy’s ability to adapt is particularly valuable when working with experienced fishermen. Marlin can enter a trolling spread cautiously, attack aggressively or appear behind a teaser without immediately committing. That forces the crew to remain alert and adjust presentations quickly.
Blue Sky Cabo uses professional-grade tackle, dredge systems, teasers and custom fishing setups designed to create a more visible offshore presentation. The goal is to imitate concentrated bait and increase opportunities when marlin or other pelagic predators move near the boat. For serious anglers, these details matter because every element of the spread can influence how a fish reacts.
Why the 32 Foot Luhrs Is Effective for Cabo Sportfishing
The Blue Star provides an agile platform for private Cabo sportfishing. Its size allows Captain Chewy to maneuver efficiently when a marlin changes direction or begins jumping behind the boat, while still providing a comfortable fishing platform for a small group. An eight-hour charter also provides significantly more flexibility than a shorter outing. Additional time means more range, more time in productive offshore zones and more opportunity to adjust when conditions change.
For Chris, Logan and Dakota, that extended fishing window helped create four separate offshore game-fish encounters.
Cabo Fishing Report Shows the Variety of August Offshore Fishing
Three released marlin and one released small dorado made August 15th an excellent example of the variety available during Cabo fishing in late summer. For Chris, Logan and Dakota, the combination of experienced angling, Captain Chewy’s offshore strategy, very warm water and an eight-hour private charter produced a full day of serious sportfishing aboard the Blue Star.
For anglers researching Cabo fishing charters, Cabo marlin fishing, dorado fishing, private deep sea fishing or offshore sportfishing in Cabo San Lucas, this trip shows why August can offer such strong multi-species potential. Three marlin released, one small dorado released and eight hours fishing Cabo’s warm Pacific waters made this another memorable day aboard the 32 Foot Luhrs.
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