Cabo Fishing Report September 29, 2026 – Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters
September 29, 2026 – 1 Marlin Released, 1 Sailfish Released
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Two billfish, two successful releases and only about two miles separating the action from Whale’s Head made September 29 a productive six-hour charter aboard the 35′ Riviera Blue Water. Captain Oscar took Dennis and his group of three out of Cabo San Lucas for a 7:30 AM departure, and the combination of warm September water and dredge presentation produced both a marlin and sailfish.
| Charter | Fishing Results | Conditions |
| Date: Sept. 29, 2026 | Marlin: 1 released | Water: ~87.8°F |
| Boat: 35′ Riviera Blue Water | Sailfish: 1 released | Air: ~83–86°F |
| Captain: Oscar | Billfish: 2 total | Wind: ~11–12 mph |
| Guests: 3 | Release Rate: 100% | Humidity: ~66% early |
| Duration: 6 hours | Location: Whale’s Head area | Sunrise: 6:10 AM |
| Departure: 7:30 AM | Distance: ~2 miles offshore | Sunset: 6:08 PM |
| Return: 1:30 PM | Dredge: Yes | Fishing Time: 6 hours |
Cabo’s water remained exceptionally warm at the end of September. Recorded sea-temperature data for September 29 placed the water around 87.8°F, while Cabo-area temperatures during the charter window were approximately 83°F to 86°F. Winds were around 11–12 mph through much of the morning.
Cabo billfish fishing developed close to Whale’s Head
One of the most interesting statistics from this charter was not simply the two billfish releases – it was where the fish were encountered.
The productive area was approximately two miles off Whale’s Head, keeping Blue Water relatively close to Cabo while still putting the anglers into legitimate offshore game-fish action.
Captain Oscar worked the area with the dredge incorporated into the spread. A dredge is designed to create the appearance of a concentrated school of bait behind the boat. Rather than depending on a single lure or bait to attract attention, the larger visual profile can help pull curious billfish toward the trolling pattern.
On this six-hour trip, the presentation contributed to encounters with two different billfish species.
The first confirmed result was a marlin, which was successfully released.
The second was a sailfish, also released.
That gave the three-person group a 100% release rate on two billfish and an average of one successful billfish release for every three charter hours.
Warm Cabo water supported September fishing
- Late September is one of the warm-water periods around Cabo San Lucas, and the ocean temperature on September 29 reflected that seasonal pattern. Historical daily sea-temperature data lists approximately 87.8°F for the date.
- Warm water can support a broad range of pelagic species around the tip of Baja California Sur, and this particular outing produced the less-common combination of both marlin and sailfish during the same six-hour trip.
- The charter also demonstrates why crews continue watching conditions close to Cabo rather than automatically assuming productive billfish water must be far offshore.
- When bait, current and water conditions line up near the tip, productive trolling can begin surprisingly close to land.
Cabo dredge fishing created a larger presentation
Blue Water was equipped with the dredge for this charter, giving Captain Oscar another tool for creating activity behind the Riviera. Dredge fishing is especially useful when the objective is to increase the visual footprint of the trolling spread. Multiple teaser elements move together beneath the surface, creating the impression of bait traveling behind the boat. Once a billfish enters the spread, the crew can concentrate on turning that interest into a strike.
For Dennis’s group, the strategy resulted in exactly the kind of mixed billfish day anglers hope for in Cabo: two species and two releases.
The catch statistics were straightforward:
- 1 marlin caught and released
- 1 sailfish caught and released
- 2 total billfish
- 2 successful releases
- 3 anglers
- 6 charter hours
- Approximately 2 miles off Whale’s Head
- 35′ Riviera Blue Water
- Captain Oscar
Cabo fishing aboard the 35′ Riviera Blue Water
- A six-hour charter occupies an important middle ground for Cabo anglers. It provides considerably more fishing time than a short introductory trip without committing guests to a full eight-hour day.
- Dennis’s group departed at 7:30 AM and was scheduled through 1:30 PM, giving Captain Oscar enough time to work the productive water rather than making a long offshore run.
- That became particularly valuable when the fish were found only about two miles off Whale’s Head.
- September 29 ultimately became a quality-over-quantity fishing day. There was no need for a long list of smaller fish to define the trip. Two billfish species in six hours—both successfully released—told the story.
- For Blue Sky Cabo, releasing both the marlin and sailfish was equally important. The fish returned to the Pacific after providing the anglers with the two signature encounters of the charter.
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