1 Marlin Released and 6 Dorado Caught During Cabo Fishing
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
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Website: Cabo Fishings
F Dock, IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
November 15, 2023 delivered a productive mixed-species fishing trip for Erin, Daniel and their two children during a six-hour private charter aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water.
The family was visiting Cabo San Lucas by cruise ship, creating a different schedule from a traditional early-morning charter. Their trip was arranged from 8:45 AM until 2:45 PM, with the family arriving around 10:00 AM.
Despite the later start, the charter produced an impressive seven game fish: one marlin caught and released along with six dorado.
November 15 Cabo Fishing Charter Statistics
| Charter Detail | Recorded Information |
|---|---|
| Catch | 1 Marlin, 6 Dorado |
| Total Game Fish | 7 |
| Released | 1 Marlin |
| Anglers | Erin, Daniel + 2 children |
| Boat | Blue Water – 35′ Riviera |
| Charter Length | 6 Hours Booked |
| Scheduled Time | 8:45 AM – 2:45 PM |
| Guest Arrival | Approximately 10:00 AM |
| Lunch | Included for 4 |
| Fishing Location | Not recorded |
| Trip Type | Private Cruise-Ship Family Fishing Charter |
| Marlin Policy | Catch and Release |
Cruise-Ship Family Finds Productive Fishing in Cabo
Fishing while visiting Cabo aboard a cruise ship requires a different approach to scheduling. Guests have to work around their ship’s arrival and departure rather than following the traditional 6:00 AM offshore routine.
Erin’s family arrived at approximately 10:00 AM, reducing the amount of available fishing time from the original six-hour booking. That makes the final result particularly interesting.
Instead of a quiet shortened trip, Blue Water produced action from two of Cabo’s best-known offshore species.
The marlin provided the billfish encounter, while six dorado added repeated opportunities and variety for the family. For parents fishing with two children, a multi-fish day can keep everyone involved and turn the charter into a shared family experience rather than a trip centered around one angler.
Marlin and Dorado Bring Variety to Cabo Fishing
Marlin and dorado create distinctly different encounters on the water.
The marlin represented the largest billfish component of the day’s catch and was successfully released. Blue Sky Cabo practices catch and release for marlin, allowing the family to experience the fight before returning the fish to the ocean.
Dorado bring a different style of action. Known locally throughout Cabo as dorado and elsewhere as mahi-mahi, these fish are recognized for their brilliant coloration, quick acceleration and frequent jumps during a fight.
Encountering six dorado alongside a marlin gave the family two very different offshore experiences during the same trip.
The documented result was seven game fish, making this a strong mixed-species November charter aboard Blue Water.
Seven Game Fish Highlight a Cabo Family Fishing Trip
The final catch provides a useful snapshot of the action:
| Cabo Fishing Result | Total |
|---|---|
| Marlin Caught | 1 |
| Marlin Released | 1 |
| Dorado Caught | 6 |
| Total Game Fish | 7 |
The marlin release remains an important part of the report. Rather than bringing the billfish back to the marina, the fish was returned to the ocean following the encounter.
At the same time, six dorado meant the charter was not dependent on one fish to define the day.
That balance between a memorable billfish encounter and repeated dorado action gave Erin, Daniel and their children a varied offshore experience despite their later arrival.
Flexible Scheduling Helps Cruise Guests Enjoy Cabo Fishing
Cruise-ship visitors often have limited hours available in port, making flexibility especially important when arranging a private fishing charter.
This November trip is a useful real-world example. The family’s original reservation covered six hours, but their arrival around 10:00 AM changed the effective fishing window.
Rather than treating the shortened schedule as a reason the trip could not succeed, the crew worked with the time available.
The result demonstrates an important point for visitors considering fishing during a Cabo cruise stop: a full eight- or ten-hour charter is not always necessary to create a memorable experience.
No catch can ever be guaranteed, particularly with a limited schedule. On November 15, however, the available time produced both marlin and dorado action.
One Marlin and Six Dorado Complete a Cabo Fishing Day
Erin, Daniel and their two children came ashore from their cruise ship looking for a private family experience in Cabo San Lucas.
They returned from Blue Water with a fishing story built around two species and seven game fish.
The final record was one marlin caught and released and six dorado caught.
For a family balancing fishing with a cruise-ship schedule, that was an excellent result. The charter combined the excitement of a marlin encounter with repeated dorado action, giving parents and children an opportunity to share a productive day on the water.
November 15 ultimately became more than another historical catch record. It provides a useful example of how a private Cabo fishing charter can accommodate cruise visitors while still creating meaningful offshore opportunities.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
Cell / WhatsApp: +1 480-635-2965
Website: Cabo Fishings
F Dock, IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
