2 Marlin Released and 22 Dorado Caught
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Boat: Blue Water – 35′ Riviera
Captain: Oscar
Guests: David, Tonya, Ron, Tina, Jeffrey, Mya, Nathan and Quentin
Catch: 2 Marlin and 22 Dorado
Total Game Fish: 24
Marlin: 2 caught and released
Dorado: 22 caught – 10 kept and 12 released
Total Kept: 10 Dorado
Total Released: 14 game fish – 2 Marlin and 12 Dorado
Overall Release Rate: 58.3%
Charter Length: 8 Hours
Charter Time: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Departure: 6:00 AM
Fishing Location: Offshore Cabo San Lucas
Trip Type: Full-day private offshore fishing charter
Tackle / Dredge: Not confirmed in charter record
Water Temperature: Not confirmed from vessel log
Air Temperature Start → Midday: Approximately 72°F → 86°F
Weather: Clear and predominantly sunny
Rainfall: 0 mm
Humidity: Approximately 80%
Visibility: Approximately 10 km / 6.2 miles
Wind: Light regional conditions; exact vessel reading not confirmed
Wave Height / Period: Not confirmed from vessel log
Swell: Not confirmed from vessel log
Moon: New moon, approximately 0% illuminated
Sunrise: Approximately 6:15 AM
Sunset: Approximately 5:55 PM
Cabo Fishing Catch Grid – Blue Water
| Species | Caught | Kept | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorado | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Total | 24 | 10 | 14 |
An Eight-Hour Day of Fishing Offshore From Cabo Produces Two Very Different Experiences
David, Tonya, Ron, Tina, Jeffrey, Mya, Nathan and Quentin boarded the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water for a 6:00 AM departure with Captain Oscar, giving the group eight hours to experience the offshore fishery before the scheduled 2:00 PM return to Cabo San Lucas. The day ultimately developed around two of southern Baja’s signature pelagic species, but what made the charter interesting was the contrast between them rather than simply the size of the final catch.
Dorado supplied the volume and repeated action, while two marlin brought an entirely different dimension to the trip. By the end of the charter, Blue Water had recorded 24 game fish, with fourteen released and ten dorado retained.
Rather than repeatedly restating those numbers throughout the report, the statistics above provide the permanent record while the story can concentrate on what those numbers actually mean. Eight guests experienced a full offshore day in which the fishing produced enough dorado to move beyond simply trying to put fish aboard, while two released marlin added the billfish encounters that many anglers associate most strongly with Cabo San Lucas.
The charter also demonstrates something important about daily fishing reports: even boats fishing on the same date can create different stories. Where a captain searches, how long the boat remains offshore, the water encountered and the fish found along the way can make each charter its own independent record.
Clear October Weather Around Cabo Creates a Comfortable Fishing Window
Blue Water departed around sunrise under warm, predominantly clear conditions. The broader Los Cabos weather record places the temperature at approximately 72°F around 6:00 AM, increasing steadily through the morning before reaching roughly 86°F around noon.
No measurable rainfall was recorded, while average humidity was approximately 80 percent and visibility extended to roughly 10 kilometers. October 14 also coincided with a new moon, with essentially no lunar illumination, creating another useful environmental marker for anglers reviewing this report in future years.
Weather Snapshot
| Condition | October 14, 2023 |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Temperature | Approx. 72°F |
| Midday Temperature | Approx. 86°F |
| Sky | Clear / predominantly sunny |
| Rain | 0 mm |
| Humidity | Approx. 80% |
| Visibility | Approx. 10 km |
| Moon | New moon |
Exact offshore water temperature, wave height, wave period and swell were not recorded in the charter information available for Blue Water, so those measurements have not been replaced with assumptions. This keeps the report useful as a factual fishing record rather than creating artificial precision.
Dorado Give Fishing Around Cabo a Fast-Moving Offshore Personality
Dorado are one of the species capable of changing the atmosphere aboard a charter boat very quickly because locating productive water can turn a quiet search into repeated opportunities. Their speed, brilliant coloration and surface-oriented fighting style make them particularly exciting for groups, since much of the action can be visible to everyone aboard rather than confined beneath the surface.
Finding one dorado can also be an important clue.
These fish may associate with bait concentrations, current edges and floating material, which means a successful encounter can encourage an experienced captain to examine the surrounding water more carefully rather than immediately continuing elsewhere. What initially looks like one isolated fish can sometimes indicate that a larger productive zone has been found.
Captain Oscar had an eight-hour fishing window available, providing substantially more flexibility than a short morning charter. Once the day began producing opportunities, Blue Water could continue working rather than allowing the return schedule to dictate every decision.
For a group of eight anglers, that became particularly valuable because repeated encounters allowed more people to participate in the offshore experience instead of having the entire charter defined by one fish.
Selective Releases Change the Character of Cabo Fishing Once Enough Dorado Are Kept
Ten dorado were retained during the charter, providing a substantial harvest for the group, while twelve additional dorado were released.
This is where a productive fishing day begins to take on a different character.
Early in a charter, putting the first quality game fish aboard can carry considerable importance because the group is still building the day’s catch. Once enough fish have been retained, however, another successful hookup no longer needs to end with another fish entering the box.
The sporting experience remains intact.
An angler still experiences the strike and fight, the crew still has to manage the encounter successfully, and everyone aboard can appreciate the vivid colors that make dorado so recognizable before the fish is returned to the Pacific.
The final distribution therefore provides useful context:
- 24 total game fish were caught during eight hours offshore.
- Ten dorado were retained for the group.
- Twelve additional dorado were released.
- Both marlin were released, bringing total releases to fourteen fish.
That balance allowed the charter to combine a significant amount of retained dorado with a majority of the overall game-fish catch returning to the water.
Two Marlin Bring Classic Cabo Fishing Into an Already Productive Day
The two marlin changed the story because they introduced a completely different style of offshore encounter.
Dorado can create repeated, fast-moving action when several fish are concentrated in productive water, while a marlin can command the attention of everyone aboard the moment the encounter develops. The size, speed and visual presence of a billfish make it fundamentally different from fighting smaller pelagic species.
Both marlin were successfully released.
No weights were provided for the fish, and the charter record does not identify which guests fought them, how long either encounter lasted or precisely where Captain Oscar located them. Those details are intentionally left out rather than manufactured.
What is verified is already significant: Blue Water caught two marlin during an eight-hour Cabo fishing charter that also produced an exceptionally strong dorado result.
That species combination gave the group both sides of the offshore experience. There was enough dorado action to keep the day active, while the marlin supplied two larger billfish encounters that stood apart from the rest of the catch.
Catch Composition Shows the Different Layers of This Cabo Fishing Charter
A simple catch total does not fully describe how the day was structured, which is why separating the result into its individual components is useful.
Catch Composition Graph
Dorado caught: 22
Marlin caught: 2
Fish released: 14
Fish kept: 10
Dorado released: 12
Marlin released: 2
Dorado represented approximately 92 percent of the total game-fish catch, making them the dominant species for the charter, while the two marlin provided approximately eight percent of the numerical catch but a very different type of fishing experience.
The release ratio provides another perspective. Fourteen of 24 game fish returned to the Pacific, meaning approximately 58 percent of the overall catch was released.
Those percentages are useful because they explain the charter more effectively than a promotional description such as “great fishing.” The record shows exactly what happened and allows future anglers to understand the balance between catch volume, species diversity, retained fish and releases.
Eight Guests Make Group Fishing Around Cabo a Shared Experience
With David, Tonya, Ron, Tina, Jeffrey, Mya, Nathan and Quentin aboard, this was a larger group than many Blue Sky Cabo fishing charters, and a productive multi-fish day is particularly well suited to that type of party.
A charter with one or two encounters can still be memorable, but when eight guests are aboard, repeated opportunities create a much more inclusive experience. People can watch one another fight fish, share the excitement around the cockpit and experience several different moments rather than concentrating the entire day around one hookup.
The 35-foot Riviera Blue Water also provided the group with a dedicated sportfishing platform for the eight-hour trip, while Captain Oscar could focus on locating productive offshore water rather than having to rush through a compressed schedule.
The important point is not that every guest necessarily caught a particular fish, because that information was not recorded and should not be assumed. What can be said is that the group shared a day in which the boat experienced repeated game-fish encounters across two different species.
That creates a very different atmosphere from a charter built around waiting all day for one strike.
October Keeps Cabo Fishing Focused on Warm-Water Pelagic Species
October is an important transitional period in Cabo San Lucas because warm offshore conditions can support several of the species that have made the destination internationally recognized among sportfishing anglers.
Dorado are particularly relevant during this period, while marlin remain an essential part of the offshore picture. Yellowfin tuna can also become increasingly important depending on bait, water conditions and where productive offshore zones develop.
The value of this report, however, is not in claiming what October fishing should produce. It is in documenting what actually happened on one specific charter.
On October 14, Blue Water encountered a strong dorado bite and successfully added two marlin to the day’s fishing experience.
That distinction matters for SEO as well as for anglers. A useful Cabo fishing report should answer real questions about species, charter duration, boat, captain, weather, releases and the time of year rather than simply repeating generic statements about excellent fishing.
Over time, individual reports like this create a much deeper picture of the Cabo San Lucas fishery.
An Eight-Hour Charter Gives Cabo Fishing More Time Without Requiring an Extreme Day Offshore
Blue Water’s 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM schedule occupied an interesting middle ground between a short morning trip and the longest charter options.
Eight hours provides enough time for Captain Oscar to work farther offshore and react to changing fishing conditions while still returning to Cabo during the afternoon. For guests who want a serious day of fishing without committing ten or more hours to the Pacific, this duration can offer a useful balance.
The advantage is opportunity rather than certainty.
Additional hours never guarantee additional fish because ocean conditions, bait and game-fish behavior remain outside the captain’s control. What additional time provides is more room to search, make adjustments and remain in productive water when the fishing begins to develop.
On this particular Saturday, the eight-hour window was more than enough for the charter to develop into a substantial mixed-species result.
Blue Water Adds Another Strong October Entry to the Cabo Fishing Archive
Individual fishing reports become more useful when they are viewed together rather than in isolation.
A single report tells an angler what happened aboard one boat on one date. Dozens of reports begin showing seasonal patterns, while hundreds can create a searchable record of species activity, charter duration, weather conditions, releases and the differences between boats fishing throughout the year.
October 14 is particularly interesting because Blue Water was not the only Blue Sky Cabo boat recording a productive charter that day. Each boat’s report should still stand independently because the guests, captain, vessel, duration and individual fishing experience were different.
For Blue Water, the permanent record is straightforward: Captain Oscar took eight guests offshore for eight hours aboard the 35-foot Riviera, and the charter produced both dorado and marlin under clear October conditions.
The report does not need to compete with another boat’s result. Its value lies in adding another verified data point to the larger picture of Cabo fishing during October.
Final Cabo Fishing Report Summary
Saturday, October 14, 2023 delivered an exceptionally active eight-hour charter aboard Blue Water, with Captain Oscar guiding David, Tonya, Ron, Tina, Jeffrey, Mya, Nathan and Quentin through a day that combined sustained dorado action with two successful marlin encounters.
The group departed Cabo San Lucas at 6:00 AM and remained offshore until 2:00 PM, giving the 35-foot Riviera a full fishing window in predominantly clear and sunny October weather. Temperatures were approximately 72°F around departure and climbed toward 86°F around midday, while no measurable rainfall was recorded. Humidity was around 80 percent, visibility reached approximately 10 kilometers, and the day coincided with the new moon.
The fishing produced 24 game fish across two species. Ten dorado were retained, while twelve additional dorado and both marlin were released, resulting in fourteen total releases and an overall release rate of approximately 58 percent.
More importantly, the charter offered eight guests a varied offshore experience rather than a day defined solely by one catch. Dorado created repeated opportunities and sustained activity, while the two marlin added the unmistakable billfish element associated with Cabo San Lucas sportfishing.
The exact water temperature, offshore swell, wave height and tackle configuration were not recorded in the information available for this report, so they have deliberately been left unclaimed. Preserving that distinction keeps the Blue Sky Cabo fishing archive factual, credible and useful for anglers researching future trips.
October 14 aboard Blue Water ultimately became a strong example of what an eight-hour Cabo fishing charter can offer when productive offshore water, multiple species and sufficient time come together on the same day.
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