1 Marlin Released and 1 Dorado
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
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Dan and two guests headed out from Cabo San Lucas on November 28, 2023, for an eight-hour fishing charter aboard the 35-foot Blue Water with Captain Oscar.
The trip ran from 6:00 AM until 2:00 PM and produced two of the species most closely associated with offshore fishing in Cabo: one marlin and one dorado. The marlin was released, while the dorado added a second species to an already memorable day.
Marlin and Dorado Highlight a Day of Fishing in Cabo
A marlin changes the character of any fishing trip.
The initial strike can happen quickly, but what follows may require patience, communication and steady work from both the angler and crew. Marlin combine size, speed and endurance with the possibility of spectacular jumps once hooked.
For Dan’s group, landing and releasing one marlin provided the headline moment of the eight-hour charter.
The dorado added another dimension to the day. Dorado are fast-moving predators recognized immediately by their brilliant coloration and aggressive fighting style. Having both a marlin and dorado on the same trip gave the three anglers two very different offshore experiences.
Charter Details
Date: November 28, 2023 | Charter Length: 8 Hours
Boat: 35′ Blue Water | Captain: Oscar
Guests: Dan + 2 | Total Anglers: 3
Departure: 6:00 AM | Return: 2:00 PM
Marlin: 1 Released | Dorado: 1
Total Game Fish: 2 | Trip: Full-Day Charter
Why Eight Hours Matters When Fishing Cabo Waters
An eight-hour charter gives a crew options.
Fishing offshore is rarely a matter of running directly to a guaranteed location. Productive water can move, bait concentrations change and game fish may be scattered across a broad area.
Additional charter time gives Captain Oscar more opportunity to search, evaluate the day’s activity and continue working once promising conditions are located.
It also matters after a fish is hooked.
A marlin fight can consume a meaningful portion of a charter. On a short trip, a long battle may dramatically reduce the remaining fishing time. With eight hours available, there is greater flexibility to fight the fish properly, complete the release and then return to fishing.
That additional working time helped this trip produce a second species with the dorado.
Releasing Marlin in Cabo
Marlin are one of the defining game fish of Cabo San Lucas, and Blue Sky Cabo releases them.
The objective is to give guests the experience of hooking and fighting these powerful billfish while returning them to the ocean after the encounter.
A successful release is therefore part of the fishing result, not an afterthought.
For many anglers, watching a marlin swim away is one of the most satisfying moments of the charter. The fight has been completed, the experience has been captured, and the fish returns to the water.
Dan’s November 28 charter added another released marlin to the Blue Sky Cabo fishing record.
Dorado Bring a Different Kind of Cabo Fishing Action
After the intensity of a marlin encounter, a dorado provides a very different fight.
Dorado are known for sudden acceleration, rapid direction changes and frequent surface action. Their coloration can also change dramatically during the fight, making them one of the most striking fish encountered around Cabo.
Catching both species during one charter shows the variety that offshore waters can provide.
Marlin may be the larger headline species, but the dorado should not be overlooked. It represents another successful encounter and another opportunity for an angler aboard the boat.
Three Anglers and Two Offshore Species
A three-person charter provides plenty of room for anglers to participate directly in the fishing.
With Dan and two guests aboard the 35-foot Blue Water, Captain Oscar had eight hours to work through the day and search for opportunities.
The final count was not about sheer numbers. It was about quality and variety.
One marlin was successfully caught and released. One dorado was also caught.
Those two fish represent distinctly different experiences, and either species can make a Cabo charter memorable on its own.
A Classic November Cabo Fishing Combination
Marlin and dorado together make a fitting November fishing report from Cabo San Lucas.
The trip began at 6:00 AM and concluded at 2:00 PM after a full eight hours aboard Blue Water. Captain Oscar guided the three-person group through a day that ultimately produced one billfish and one dorado.
For anglers planning a Cabo charter, this trip illustrates why a final catch total does not always tell the entire story. One marlin can involve a dramatic strike and an extended battle before release. A dorado adds another fast, aggressive offshore species to the experience.
Dan and his two guests finished November 28 with both.
One marlin released. One dorado caught. Two species and eight hours of fishing aboard the 35-foot Blue Water with Captain Oscar.
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
