January 20, 2024 – One Marlin and One Skipjack – Cabo Fishing Report
Blue Sky Cabo – 35-Foot Riviera Blue Water – Captain Oscar – 1 Marlin Caught and Released, 1 Skipjack Caught and Released
An afternoon on the waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas delivered a rewarding fishing experience for Tom, Dawn, Paul, and Jackie, the group from Kelowna, British Columbia, aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water with Captain Oscar and Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters.
The four guests departed F Dock at IGY Marina at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024, for a private four-hour fishing charter. By their scheduled 5:00 PM return, the group had recorded one marlin caught and released and one skipjack caught and released.
The marlin provided the afternoon’s principal game fish highlight, while the skipjack added another species to the catch record.
For this Canadian family group, the afternoon offered an opportunity to experience Cabo’s offshore fishing without committing to a full-day excursion.
Cabo Fishing Charter – Complete Catch Statistics
| Charter Information | Recorded Results |
|---|---|
| Fishing Date | Saturday, January 20, 2024 |
| Fishing Company | Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters |
| Fishing Vessel | 35-Foot Riviera Blue Water |
| Captain | Oscar |
| Guests | Tom, Dawn, Paul, Jackie |
| Group Location | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
| Total Passengers | 4 |
| Charter Duration | 4 Hours |
| Departure | 1:00 PM |
| Return | 5:00 PM |
| Marlin | 1 Caught and Released |
| Skipjack | 1 Caught and Released |
| Total Fish | 2 |
| Total Species | 2 |
| Release Rate | 100% |
Cabo Fishing Weather – January Afternoon Conditions
January is part of Cabo San Lucas’s winter fishing season, when afternoon temperatures are generally comfortable and offshore fishing opportunities remain available.
Weather conditions can change throughout the day, particularly as afternoon winds develop along the Pacific coastline.
For this January 20 charter, specific offshore wind speeds, wave heights, sea-surface temperatures, and cloud-cover measurements were not documented in the supplied fishing record.
Captain Oscar and the Blue Water crew operated within the scheduled four-hour afternoon charter window.
Cabo Sportfishing Catch – Marlin Highlights the Afternoon
Catching a marlin remains one of the most memorable experiences available to visiting anglers in Cabo San Lucas.
These powerful billfish are known for their strength, endurance, and ability to challenge anglers during the fight.
For Tom, Dawn, Paul, and Jackie, the successful marlin catch became the centerpiece of their afternoon aboard Blue Water.
Once the fish was brought alongside the vessel, it was released in keeping with Blue Sky Cabo’s billfish conservation practices.
Responsible catch-and-release fishing helps protect marlin populations while allowing guests to experience the excitement of offshore sportfishing.
The catch also demonstrated that a shorter afternoon charter can produce a significant billfish encounter.
Cabo Fishing Charter – Skipjack Adds a Second Species
Alongside the marlin, the group recorded one skipjack.
Skipjack are fast-swimming members of the tuna family and are commonly encountered in the waters around Baja California Sur.
Although generally smaller than yellowfin tuna, skipjack can provide energetic fights and are frequently encountered by offshore fishing crews.
The skipjack was also released, bringing the afternoon’s total to two fish caught and two released.
For a four-hour private charter, the combination of a marlin and skipjack provided two different offshore fishing experiences.
Cabo Fishing Report – Estimated Hookup Times
The following times are illustrative estimates for the four-hour charter, not verified entries from the vessel’s fishing log.
1:00 PM – Departure from IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas
2:18 PM – Estimated skipjack hookup and subsequent release
3:36 PM – Estimated marlin hookup and successful release
5:00 PM – Scheduled return to IGY Marina
Cabo Sportfishing Charter – Captain Oscar and Blue Water
The 35-foot Riviera Blue Water offers a private sportfishing setting for families and small groups visiting Cabo San Lucas.
With four guests aboard, Tom, Dawn, Paul, and Jackie had the vessel reserved exclusively for their afternoon fishing experience.
Captain Oscar and the crew managed the charter while pursuing available offshore fishing opportunities.
A four-hour trip requires careful use of the available fishing time, particularly when targeting larger game fish such as marlin.
The afternoon’s successful catch demonstrated how a private charter can provide a worthwhile fishing experience even within a relatively short schedule.
Both fish were released, making conservation an important part of the day’s final results.
Cabo Fishing Report – Final Charter Results
Tom, Dawn, Paul, and Jackie from Kelowna, British Columbia, completed their January 20, 2024 fishing charter aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water with Captain Oscar, recording one marlin caught and released and one skipjack caught and released.
Their four-hour afternoon charter departed at 1:00 PM and concluded at 5:00 PM, with two fish caught across two species.
The marlin encounter provided the afternoon’s principal highlight, while the successful release of both fish reflected Blue Sky Cabo’s commitment to responsible sportfishing.
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F Dock, IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
