1 Marlin and 2 Dorado
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
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Joe and 15-year-old Charlie headed onto the Pacific for a six-hour private charter aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water on November 19, 2023. Their morning produced an excellent combination of Cabo offshore species: one marlin and two dorado.
Three quality game fish gave the pair both a billfish encounter and the fast-paced action of dorado during a single morning on the water.
A Marlin Became the Highlight of This Cabo Day of Fishing
A marlin changes the atmosphere on a fishing boat almost instantly.
The crew may spend considerable time watching the spread and searching productive water before a fish suddenly appears behind a lure or bait. Once the marlin commits, everyone has a job.
The angler needs to maintain pressure. The mate watches the line and provides instruction, while the captain controls the boat to help maintain a productive fighting angle.
For a father and teenage son sharing a private charter, a marlin encounter creates the kind of experience that extends far beyond simply recording another fish on the catch sheet.
Blue Sky Cabo strongly encourages releasing healthy marlin. When conditions allow, photos and video can document the encounter before the fish is revived and returned to the water.
Two Dorado Added Fast Action to Fishing Around Cabo
Joe and Charlie also connected with two dorado.
Dorado bring a completely different style of excitement.
They are aggressive predators capable of explosive strikes and quick direction changes. Once near the boat, their distinctive green, blue and gold coloration makes them one of the most visually impressive game fish found around Cabo San Lucas.
Dorado also provide an important contrast to marlin.
Healthy marlin are strongly encouraged for release, while legal and appropriately sized dorado are commonly retained for the table within applicable Mexican sportfishing limits.
Catching both species during the same morning gave Joe and Charlie a broader look at what offshore fishing around Cabo can offer.
Six Hours Gave This Cabo Charter Valuable Fishing Time
A six-hour charter occupies a useful middle ground between a shorter introduction to offshore fishing and a longer full-day trip.
Travel time is always part of a charter. The location of productive fishing can change according to bait, currents, water temperature and the species being targeted.
When fish are relatively close to Cabo San Lucas, a six-hour trip can provide substantial fishing time.
When productive water moves farther offshore, the captain must balance travel time with the amount of time available to actively fish.
That is one reason there is no single fishing location that produces every day.
Charter Snapshot
| Charter Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Date | November 19, 2023 |
| Guests | Joe and Charlie |
| Boat | Blue Water |
| Vessel | 35′ Riviera |
| Charter Length | 6 Hours |
| Marlin | 1 |
| Dorado | 2 |
| Total Game Fish | 3 |
| Departure | Cabo San Lucas Marina |
| Trip Type | Private Offshore Charter |
A Father and Son Shared the Cabo Fishing Experience
Fishing with a teenager can make an offshore charter particularly memorable.
At 15, Charlie was old enough to experience the challenge and excitement of offshore sportfishing while sharing the day directly with his father.
Private charters are useful for families because the experience does not need to be divided among unrelated groups.
The captain and crew can work with each angler according to experience and comfort level.
When a large fish is hooked, the mate can explain how to hold the rod, maintain pressure and respond when the fish changes direction. If an angler becomes tired, assistance can be provided without taking away from the experience.
The objective is not simply to get a fish beside the boat.
It is to help the guest participate in the fight and understand what is happening.
Different Species Reward Flexibility While Fishing in Cabo
Joe and Charlie’s catch also illustrates why flexibility matters offshore.
Many anglers arrive in Cabo with one species at the top of their wish list. Marlin may be the priority, but ignoring dorado, tuna or other productive opportunities can unnecessarily limit the day.
Ocean conditions determine where bait concentrates and which predators are actively feeding.
A captain can begin with one strategy and modify the approach as information develops.
That may mean changing trolling patterns, moving to another area, working a temperature break or responding to visible signs of bait and bird activity.
On this trip, the final combination was one marlin and two dorado.
Rather than a single-species day, Joe and Charlie experienced two distinctly different types of Cabo game fish.
Three Game Fish Completed a Productive Cabo Morning of Fishing
Numbers provide a convenient way to summarize a fishing report, but they do not describe everything that happens during six hours offshore.
There is anticipation while searching for the first bite. There is the sudden acceleration when a fish enters the spread. Then comes the fight, the activity around the cockpit and finally the moment the fish reaches the boat.
Joe and Charlie experienced that sequence multiple times.
Their final result of one marlin and two dorado made November 19 a productive father-and-son charter aboard Blue Water.
It was a morning that combined a classic Cabo billfish encounter with two of the Pacific’s most colorful offshore game fish—and another example of why every charter develops its own story.
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
