March 16, 2024 – Dorado and Skipjack Fishing Aboard the 43-Foot Riviera Blue Sky
Eight anglers representing Team Illinois enjoyed a five-hour private fishing charter in Cabo San Lucas on Saturday, March 16, 2024, aboard the 43-foot Riviera Blue Sky with Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours. The group from the Illinois area included Aaron Kettman, Steve Gabrielse, Carlton Fay, Alex Papier, Tim O’Connor, Aaron Reynolds, Ryan Scott, and Kyle Sellett. Their morning fishing adventure produced one dorado caught and kept and two skipjack tuna caught and released, giving the group three fish during their time on the water.
Cabo Fishing Charter Results – March 16, 2024
| Charter Details | Fishing Results |
|---|---|
| Fishing Date | March 16, 2024 |
| Charter Company | Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours |
| Fishing Yacht | 43-Foot Riviera Blue Sky |
| Departure Time | 7:00 AM |
| Return Time | 12:00 PM |
| Fishing Duration | 5 Hours |
| Anglers | 8 – Team Illinois |
| Dorado | 1 Caught and Kept |
| Skipjack Tuna | 2 Caught and Released |
| Total Catch | 3 Fish |
| Dredge Equipment | Not Used |
| Marina | F Dock, Cabo San Lucas |
Team Illinois Enjoys a Private Cabo Sportfishing Charter
Saturday morning began at the Cabo San Lucas Marina, where Team Illinois boarded the 43-foot Riviera Blue Sky for their scheduled 7:00 AM departure.
Aaron Kettman joined Steve Gabrielse, Carlton Fay, Alex Papier, Tim O’Connor, Aaron Reynolds, Ryan Scott, and Kyle Sellett for a private fishing experience along the waters surrounding the southern tip of Baja California.
With eight anglers aboard, the group had the opportunity to share a morning of sportfishing aboard one of the larger yachts in the Blue Sky Cabo fleet.
The charter was scheduled for five hours, providing a morning dedicated to fishing before returning to the marina at noon.
Unlike certain offshore trips that incorporate specialized dredge equipment to attract game fish, this particular charter operated without a dredge.
The resulting catch included three fish from two different species, with the dorado retained and both skipjack released.
Dorado Fishing in Cabo San Lucas During March
The highlight of Team Illinois’s March 16 fishing trip was a dorado, also widely known as mahi-mahi.
Dorado are recognized for their vivid coloring, athletic fighting ability, and popularity among recreational anglers visiting Cabo San Lucas.
Their colors can range from brilliant yellow and green to electric blue, making them one of the most visually distinctive offshore game fish.
Although late summer and autumn are generally considered stronger periods for dorado fishing around Cabo, catches are possible during other months when conditions and fish movements allow.
For Team Illinois, landing a dorado during a March charter added a welcome species to the day’s fishing results.
The dorado was kept, providing the anglers with an edible game fish from their morning excursion.
This catch also illustrates the variety available to anglers fishing Cabo San Lucas outside the traditional peak dorado season.
Two Skipjack Tuna Caught and Released
The second species recorded during the March 16 charter was skipjack tuna.
Team Illinois caught two skipjack, both of which were released.
Skipjack are commonly encountered in the offshore waters of Baja California Sur and are known for their speed, strength, and energetic fighting characteristics.
Although generally smaller than yellowfin tuna, skipjack can provide considerable resistance on fishing tackle.
These fish also form an important part of the offshore ecosystem, frequently attracting larger predators into areas where baitfish are concentrated.
For the eight anglers aboard the Blue Sky, the two skipjack contributed to the morning’s overall catch while being returned to the water.
Combined with the retained dorado, the charter finished with three recorded fish.
Five Hours Aboard the 43-Foot Riviera Blue Sky
The 43-foot Riviera Blue Sky offers a private fishing experience for groups looking to enjoy Cabo San Lucas sportfishing together.
Operating from F Dock at the Cabo San Lucas Marina, the yacht is part of the Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours fleet.
Its size makes it a practical option for larger groups of friends, families, and visiting anglers who want to remain together during their fishing excursion.
Team Illinois selected a five-hour morning charter, departing at 7:00 AM and returning at 12:00 PM.
The fishing results demonstrate that even a shorter private charter can produce multiple species.
With one dorado retained and two skipjack released, the group completed a productive morning on the water without using optional dredge equipment.
The outing also adds another documented result to the company’s collection of historical Cabo fishing reports, providing visitors with an example of the species caught during March.
Cabo Fishing Charter Results and Seasonal Opportunities
March is traditionally associated with striped marlin fishing in Cabo San Lucas, particularly when seasonal conditions support concentrations of billfish and bait.
However, the region’s offshore waters can also produce dorado, tuna, and other game fish throughout different parts of the year.
The March 16, 2024, charter aboard the Blue Sky is one example of this variety.
Rather than a billfish catch, Team Illinois returned with a dorado and two released skipjack.
For anglers researching Cabo fishing conditions, individual charter reports provide useful historical examples of actual catches, fishing durations, vessels, and seasonal opportunities.
No two trips produce identical results, making documented fishing reports a valuable resource when planning a future Cabo San Lucas sportfishing adventure.
Explore More Cabo Fishing Adventures
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours operates a fleet of private sportfishing yachts from the Cabo San Lucas Marina, offering fishing experiences for different group sizes and charter preferences.
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Team Illinois completed their March 16, 2024, fishing charter with one dorado kept and two skipjack released, finishing a five-hour morning aboard the Blue Sky with three recorded fish.
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Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters
F Dock, IGY Marina
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Email: info@blueskycabo.com
