1 Dorado Caught
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
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Anna, Luke and Susan boarded the 32-foot Luhrs Blue Star for an eight-hour private charter with a very specific goal: they were not interested in targeting marlin and wanted to concentrate on fish they could enjoy for the table. That request shaped the day’s strategy, and their November 20 charter ultimately produced one dorado, a species that fit their objective particularly well.
Charter Statistics
| Charter Detail | November 20 Result |
|---|---|
| Boat | Blue Star |
| Vessel | 32′ Luhrs |
| Guests | Anna, Luke and Susan |
| Charter Length | 8 Hours |
| Fishing Preference | Table Fish |
| Marlin Targeted | No |
| Dorado | 1 |
| Total Game Fish | 1 |
| Dredge | Yes |
| Departure | Cabo San Lucas Marina |
| Trip Type | Private Offshore Charter |
Catch Snapshot
Dorado: ■ 1
Total Game Fish: ■ 1
Key points from the charter:
- The group specifically requested edible fish rather than marlin.
- Eight hours provided additional time to search for the preferred species.
- A dredge was incorporated into the offshore presentation.
- One dorado provided the table-fish result the guests had requested.
Guest Preferences Changed the Fishing Strategy in Cabo
Cabo San Lucas is internationally associated with marlin, but that does not mean every private charter needs to revolve around billfish.
This trip is a good example.
Anna’s group communicated before the charter that marlin were not their priority. They wanted species that are commonly retained for food when legal and appropriately sized.
Depending on season and current conditions, that can place more emphasis on dorado, yellowfin tuna, wahoo and other potential table species.
A private charter allows the crew to consider those preferences when developing the fishing plan.
It does not mean the ocean will provide exactly what was requested. Fish move, water changes and bait concentrations shift. What it does mean is that the captain can make decisions with the guests’ priorities clearly understood.
Dorado Delivered the Right Result for This Cabo Day of Fishing
The dorado was particularly well suited to what Anna, Luke and Susan wanted from their day.
Dorado are powerful predators with aggressive strikes and impressive speed. Their vivid green, blue and yellow coloration also makes the moment they reach the boat memorable.
For this group, however, another characteristic was equally important: dorado are highly regarded as table fare.
Legal and appropriately sized dorado may be retained within applicable Mexican sportfishing limits.
That is very different from Blue Sky Cabo’s approach to healthy marlin, which we strongly encourage guests to release.
The distinction made this dorado more than simply one fish on the day’s catch record. It was the type of fish the group had specifically asked the crew to pursue.
Eight Hours Expanded the Options for Fishing From Cabo
Charter length becomes particularly relevant when guests have a narrow target preference.
An eight-hour trip gives the captain additional time to search, evaluate changing conditions and potentially move if the first area does not develop.
Travel time is still part of the charter.
If productive fishing is farther from Cabo San Lucas Marina, the boat must travel there and still allow sufficient time for the return journey.
That is why additional hours can be valuable.
They do not guarantee more fish.
Instead, they provide additional flexibility.
On November 20, the crew had eight hours to work around the group’s preference for table fish rather than simply concentrating on whatever species happened to be easiest to target.
A Dredge Added Attraction to the Cabo Fishing Presentation
Blue Star also used a dredge during this charter.
A dredge is an underwater attraction device designed to create the visual appearance of a concentrated group of baitfish moving behind the boat.
The objective is to attract predatory fish toward the trolling spread.
The dredge itself does not guarantee a strike, and it should not be confused with the actual bait or lure carrying the hook. It is another tool the crew can incorporate into a broader offshore strategy.
Presentation matters because pelagic fish are constantly responding to bait movement, water conditions and feeding opportunities.
Creating the appearance of concentrated bait can help make the overall trolling spread more noticeable.
Recent Results Show Why Cabo Fishing Changes From Day to Day
The difference between consecutive Blue Sky Cabo charters illustrates why offshore fishing cannot be evaluated using a single day’s catch.
On November 19, the day immediately before this charter, Blue Star produced three marlin and two dorado during a seven-hour trip for a returning guest. Another November 19 charter aboard the 35-foot Blue Water produced one marlin and two dorado for Joe and Charlie.
One day later, Anna’s eight-hour charter produced one dorado.
Those reports should not be interpreted as the fish suddenly disappearing.
The groups had different objectives, boats worked their own programs, and offshore conditions are constantly changing.
Most importantly, Anna’s group specifically did not want to target marlin.
Looking at nearby reports provides useful context, but each charter needs to be understood on its own.
One Fish Can Still Represent a Successful Cabo Day of Fishing
Catch totals naturally attract attention in fishing reports.
Five fish looks more impressive on paper than one.
But numbers do not explain the objective behind the trip.
If Anna, Luke and Susan had specifically requested marlin, the evaluation of this charter would be different. Instead, they told the crew exactly what they wanted: fish suitable for eating.
They caught a dorado.
That is why good fishing reports should record more than totals. Charter length, target preference, tactics and the guests themselves provide context that the final catch number cannot.
November 20 was not a high-volume offshore day for this group.
It was an eight-hour private charter built around a clearly communicated objective, persistent fishing and one quality dorado that matched what the guests had asked for.
For Anna, Luke and Susan, that dorado was the right fish on the right charter.
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
