October 14, 2023 – 17 Dorado Caught, 10 Dorado Released and 1 Skipjack Released – Cabo Fishing Report
October fishing in Cabo San Lucas delivered an impressive offshore experience for eight guests associated with Grand Solmar on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water with Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter and Tours, the group recorded 17 dorado and one skipjack during an eight-hour private fishing charter.
David, Tonya, Ron, Tina, Jeffrey, Mya, Nathan and Quentin enjoyed a full morning and early afternoon on the Pacific Ocean, departing at 6:00 AM and returning at 2:00 PM.
The day’s catch included 10 dorado released and one skipjack released, giving the charter 11 confirmed fish releases.
With 18 fish recorded across two species, this outing provides an excellent historical example of October dorado fishing opportunities in Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo Fishing Report – FISHING DATA SNAPSHOT
Date: October 14, 2023 | Day: Saturday
Vessel: 35′ Riviera Blue Water | Charter: Private
Duration: 8 Hours | Anglers: 8
Departure: 6:00 AM | Return: 2:00 PM
Dorado Caught: 17 | Dorado Released: 10
Other Dorado: 7 | Skipjack: 1 Released
Total Fish: 18 | Confirmed Releases: 11
Dorado Release Rate: 58.8% | Overall Release Rate: 61.1%
Hotel: Grand Solmar | Departure: F Dock, IGY Marina
October Cabo Fishing Charter – Grand Solmar Guests Enjoy Offshore Action
Grand Solmar is a familiar name among visitors seeking a luxury vacation experience in Cabo San Lucas.
For this group of eight, a private fishing charter offered an opportunity to experience another side of the destination: the productive offshore waters surrounding the southern tip of Baja California.
The group included David and Tonya, Ron and Tina, and Jeffrey, Mya, Nathan and Quentin.
Rather than dividing their fishing plans between smaller vessels, the anglers shared one private charter aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water.
An eight-hour reservation allowed the group to spend substantial time offshore while returning to the marina during the afternoon.
Their fishing record reflects a particularly active day for dorado, one of the most recognizable game fish targeted during the October season.
Cabo Dorado Fishing Report – Why October Is an Exciting Month
Dorado, also known as mahi-mahi, are prized for their spectacular colors, aggressive strikes and energetic fights.
Their bright green, blue and yellow markings make them instantly recognizable when brought alongside a fishing boat.
During October, these predators may be encountered around floating debris, baitfish concentrations and current boundaries in offshore waters near Cabo San Lucas.
Dorado frequently respond to changing feeding conditions, making the ability to locate productive water an important part of offshore fishing.
For the Blue Water group, the recorded dorado catch was the defining feature of the trip.
Ten of the 17 dorado were released. The original notes do not specify the final disposition of the remaining seven, so they are not automatically classified as retained.
The result illustrates both the volume of fishing activity and the documented releases from this particular charter.
Cabo Fishing Charter Report – Skipjack Caught and Released
The group’s fishing record also included one skipjack, which was released.
Skipjack are fast-moving schooling fish that can provide energetic fights on offshore tackle.
They also play an important role in the marine food chain, serving as forage for larger predatory species.
Although dorado dominated the catch, the skipjack added a second species to the charter’s fishing record.
With 10 dorado and one skipjack confirmed released, 11 of the 18 recorded fish were returned to the water.
That represents an overall documented release rate of approximately 61.1%.
Cabo Fishing Yacht Charter – The Benefits of Eight Hours Offshore
Choosing an eight-hour fishing charter gives anglers greater flexibility than a shorter morning excursion.
Additional time can allow the captain to explore different fishing areas, respond to changing conditions or pursue another species when opportunities develop.
For a larger private group, an extended charter also provides more time for everyone to participate in the fishing experience.
The October 14 Blue Water reservation ran from 6:00 AM until 2:00 PM, providing eight scheduled hours on the water.
The group’s total catch represented an average of 2.25 fish per angler.
Across the eight-hour reservation, the average was also 2.25 fish per charter hour.
These figures describe the overall group result rather than individual catches or the precise timing of hookups.
The surviving booking record does not identify the fishing grounds, successful tackle presentations or individual fish weights.
Those details have not been estimated.
Cabo Fishing Report – Private Charter Experience for Eight Anglers
Private fishing charters are particularly appealing to families, friends and vacation groups who want to share an offshore adventure.
A dedicated vessel allows guests to enjoy the experience together, whether they are actively fighting fish, watching the trolling spread or taking in the scenery around Cabo San Lucas.
For the Grand Solmar group, the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water provided the setting for a memorable October fishing outing.
The combination of a full-day reservation, two recorded species and multiple confirmed releases made the charter a notable entry in Blue Sky Cabo’s historical fishing records.
Cabo Fishing Report – Final Charter Record
Date: October 14, 2023 | Boat: 35′ Riviera Blue Water
Charter: 8 Hours | Anglers: 8
Guests: David, Tonya, Ron, Tina, Jeffrey, Mya, Nathan, Quentin
Hotel: Grand Solmar | Departure: F Dock, IGY Marina
Start: 6:00 AM | Return: 2:00 PM
Dorado: 17 Caught | Dorado Released: 10
Skipjack: 1 Caught and Released | Total Fish: 18
Confirmed Releases: 11 | Release Rate: 61.1%
The October 14, 2023, charter aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water delivered an outstanding dorado-focused fishing experience for eight guests visiting Cabo San Lucas, with 18 fish recorded and 11 confirmed releases.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
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F Dock, IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
