Cabo Fishing Report – Four Marlin Released – August 22, 2026
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Catch: 4 Marlin Caught and Released
Boat: Blue Water – 35′ Riviera
Captain: Oscar
Charter Length: 6 Hours
Fishing Time: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guests: Martin, Nicole and Thomas – Sacramento, California
Resort: Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa
Water Temperature: Approximately 88–90°F
Air Temperature: Approximately 80°F early morning, warming into the upper 80s
Wind: Light morning breeze, generally under 10 knots
Weather: Warm summer conditions with a mixture of sun and tropical cloud cover
Sea Conditions: Light to moderate morning chop
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: Approximately 77%
Departure: IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas
Cabo Fishing Report August 22, 2026 – Four Marlin Released During an Outstanding Morning Charter
Four marlin caught and released during a six-hour morning made August 22 an exceptional day of Cabo fishing for Martin, Nicole and Thomas from Sacramento, California, aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water with Captain Oscar. Departing the IGY Marina in Cabo San Lucas at 6:00 AM, the family experienced repeated billfish action and returned at noon after successfully releasing all four marlin.
Warm late-August water was a major feature of the offshore environment, with Cabo-area sea-surface temperatures running close to 90°F. These tropical conditions can support concentrations of baitfish and pelagic game fish, creating an exciting environment for anglers targeting marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna and other offshore species.
For this charter, however, marlin fishing in Cabo San Lucas was unquestionably the headline.
Captain Oscar Finds Productive Cabo Marlin Fishing Aboard the 35-Foot Riviera Blue Water
Captain Oscar and the crew aboard Blue Water began the morning with one objective: locate productive offshore water quickly and give their guests as much fishing time as possible during the six-hour charter. That becomes particularly important on a 6:00 AM to noon Cabo fishing charter. Instead of simply covering large distances, an experienced captain watches for changes in water, current edges, bait concentrations, working birds and surface activity that can reveal where marlin are feeding or traveling. Once the first opportunity developed, the morning transformed into a true multi-marlin fishing trip.
Four successful marlin releases require the entire crew to execute repeatedly. Every encounter involves presentation, hookup, angler communication, boat positioning, fighting the fish and ultimately bringing the marlin alongside for a controlled release. Doing it four times before noon made this a particularly productive August Cabo fishing charter.
Warm Cabo Water and Summer Conditions Create Excellent Offshore Fishing Potential
- Water temperature is one of the important variables influencing offshore Cabo fishing, and late August traditionally brings some of the warmest water of the year around the tip of Baja California Sur.
- On August 22, available marine records indicate water temperatures around 88–90°F in the Cabo region. Those warm conditions help support the tropical offshore ecosystem that attracts baitfish and migratory predators throughout the summer.
- Morning air temperatures were considerably more comfortable than the afternoon heat, beginning near 80°F and climbing through the morning. Winds were relatively light early, with manageable seas providing suitable conditions for the Blue Water to work offshore areas efficiently.
- The moon was also approaching full, with a waxing gibbous phase and approximately 77% illumination. While moon phase is only one variable among many affecting fishing, Blue Sky Cabo tracks it along with water temperature, currents, wind, bait activity and recent catch locations when documenting fishing conditions.
Four Marlin Releases Define This Cabo San Lucas Fishing Charter
- The difference between seeing a marlin and successfully releasing one can be substantial. Marlin are powerful, unpredictable game fish capable of changing direction quickly, making long runs and producing spectacular jumps during the fight.
- Martin, Nicole and Thomas had four opportunities converted into successful releases.
- That makes this Cabo fishing report particularly notable because the result wasn’t built around a single lucky encounter. Captain Oscar and the Blue Water crew were able to stay connected to productive water and generate repeated billfish action during a relatively compact six-hour fishing window.
- For guests staying at Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa, the trip was also especially convenient. The resort’s marina location placed the group close to the charter departure point, allowing them to begin fishing early and return around midday after an action-filled morning offshore.
Cabo Marlin Fishing Remains a Major August Attraction for Visiting Anglers
- August is an exciting period for anglers interested in Cabo marlin fishing, particularly as offshore water temperatures climb and tropical pelagic activity increases around southern Baja.
- Striped marlin can remain part of the fishery while warmer-water billfish species become increasingly relevant as summer progresses. At the same time, dorado and yellowfin tuna can provide additional offshore opportunities, giving captains several possible directions depending on where bait, currents and favorable water develop.
- Every Cabo fishing charter is different, which is why current conditions matter more than simply returning to yesterday’s coordinates. Experienced crews continuously evaluate the ocean rather than assuming fish will remain in one location.
- Captain Oscar’s four-marlin performance on August 22 demonstrates the value of that approach.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter Delivers a Memorable Six-Hour Marlin Experience
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours operates its fleet from F Dock at the IGY Marina in Cabo San Lucas, providing guests with experienced captains, professional crews and boats equipped for serious offshore sport fishing. The 35-foot Riviera Blue Water offers a balance of fishing capability and comfort, making it well suited to families, groups and anglers who want a private Cabo charter without moving into the larger yacht categories.
This particular six-hour trip also demonstrates why anglers shouldn’t automatically assume that a successful offshore experience requires a full eight- or ten-hour day. Longer charters provide more range and fishing time, but when productive water is accessible and the fish cooperate, a six-hour morning can deliver remarkable results.
On August 22, Captain Oscar and the Blue Water crew turned that six-hour window into four marlin releases. For Martin, Nicole and Thomas, the final tally told the story: six hours aboard Blue Water, four marlin fought, four marlin successfully released, and one outstanding morning of Cabo San Lucas fishing.
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