October 31, 2023 – Cabo Charter Produces 2 Marlin, 1 Tuna and 3 Dorado During a Diverse Fishing Day
Halloween produced an outstanding mixed-species day for Diane and Bruce from Portland, Oregon, aboard the 35′ Riviera Blue Water with Captain Oscar. Their eight-hour private trip departed Cabo San Lucas Marina at 6:00 AM and continued until 2:00 PM, producing six game fish across three important offshore species.
Two marlin were caught and released, while one tuna and three dorado were caught and kept. More important than the total alone was the diversity of the action, giving the two anglers three distinctly different offshore experiences during one late-October day.
October 31 Charter Statistics and Historical Conditions
| Charter Detail | Recorded Information | Charter Detail | Recorded Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | 2 Marlin, 1 Tuna, 3 Dorado | Total Game Fish | 6 |
| Kept | 1 Tuna, 3 Dorado – 4 | Released | 2 Marlin – 2 |
| Anglers | Diane & Bruce – Portland, Oregon | Boat / Captain | Blue Water – 35′ Riviera – Captain Oscar |
| Charter Length | 8 Hours | Fishing Time | 6:00 AM–2:00 PM |
| Air Temperature | Approx. 73°F → mid-80s°F | Daily High | Approx. 86°F |
| Humidity | Approx. 91% | Wind | Approx. 7.5 mph |
| Weather | Predominantly clear and sunny | Moon | Waning gibbous – approx. 92% |
| Sunrise | Approx. 6:23 AM | Sunset | Approx. 5:42 PM |
| Trip Type | Private Offshore Charter | Departure | Cabo San Lucas Marina |
Three Species Define the Fishing as This Cabo Charter Finds Offshore Variety
Variety became the defining feature of the Halloween trip. Rather than repeatedly encountering one species, Diane and Bruce experienced three distinctly different examples of the pelagic game fish found around southern Baja.
Marlin bring size, speed and unpredictability. Tuna rely on sustained strength and can turn a hookup into a physical battle as they drive deeper beneath the boat. Dorado introduce another dimension with quick runs, aerial movement and brilliant flashes of green, gold, yellow and blue.
Experiencing all three gave the Portland anglers a broad look at the offshore possibilities available during late October.
October 31 Catch Record
| Species | Caught | Kept | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tuna | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorado | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Eight Hours Give a Charter More Fishing Opportunities Beyond Cabo
Time becomes an important asset when searching offshore water. An eight-hour trip gives the captain greater flexibility to respond to what develops during the day rather than being committed to an early return.
Bait concentrations can move, current boundaries can shift and productive areas can change as pelagic predators travel through the region. Additional time allows a crew to investigate promising signs and continue working productive water when activity begins to develop.
A longer trip never guarantees more fish, but it expands the opportunity window. On October 31, that window ultimately produced three offshore species and six game fish.
Halloween Charter Highlights
- Six game fish across three species
- Two marlin caught and released
- One tuna caught and kept
- Three dorado caught and kept
- Two anglers from Portland, Oregon
- Eight-hour private trip
- Warm and predominantly clear conditions
Late October Gives a Cabo Charter Seasonal Depth Through Diverse Fishing
Late October occupies an interesting position on the calendar because several important pelagic fisheries can overlap around southern Baja.
This particular trip demonstrates that diversity through actual results rather than a list of theoretical seasonal possibilities. Diane and Bruce experienced billfish action while also connecting with tuna and dorado during the same day.
Date-specific reports create a useful historical archive for anglers researching when to visit Cabo. Individual days cannot predict future results, but a growing collection of genuine charter records can reveal how varied the offshore fishery can become throughout the year.
Two Marlin Bring Classic Cabo Action as the Charter Shifts into Billfish Fishing
The two marlin supplied the signature billfish component of the trip.
A marlin encounter can transform the pace aboard a boat within seconds. Once connected, the angler must manage pressure while the captain positions the vessel and the crew controls the surrounding equipment. Powerful runs and sudden changes of direction can make each fight completely different.
Both marlin were successfully released back into the Pacific after the encounters, giving Diane and Bruce two memorable billfish experiences without removing the fish from the population.
Tuna and Dorado Broaden the Fishing Experience on This Cabo Charter
The tuna and three dorado introduced another character to the day.
Tuna are compact but exceptionally powerful swimmers capable of applying sustained pressure throughout a fight. Dorado are faster and frequently more visual, combining energetic surface action with some of the brightest natural coloration encountered offshore.
All four fish were kept, providing quality table fish to complement the catch-and-release marlin action.
That combination gave the anglers both sides of a Cabo offshore experience: memorable encounters with released billfish and edible pelagic species brought back from the day’s fishing.
Halloween Fishing Gives This Charter a Memorable Finish in Cabo
October 31, 2023 earned a strong entry in the Blue Sky Cabo historical fishing archive through genuine variety rather than repetition of a single target species.
Diane and Bruce spent eight hours offshore with Captain Oscar and finished Halloween with six game fish representing three species. Two marlin returned to the Pacific, while one tuna and three dorado were kept.
For two anglers visiting from Portland, the day delivered billfish action, quality table fish and a productive mixed-species experience aboard Blue Water.
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