Cabo Fishing Report – 1 Blue Marlin, 2 Striped Marlin and 9 Dorado – August 7, 2023
60 Foot Bertram Blue Sea – Captain Alex
One blue marlin, two striped marlin and nine dorado created an epic eight-hour Cabo fishing charter for Matt, Brittany, Hunter, Jon, Tyler, Joe, Heather, Cameron and Bailey aboard the 60 Foot Bertram Blue Sea with Captain Alex. With 12 game fish and three marlin in a single day, August 7, 2023 became an extraordinary example of the offshore opportunities available during summer fishing in Cabo San Lucas.
Conditions provided a warm tropical backdrop. Historical Los Cabos records show morning air around 81°F, climbing to approximately 93°F by midday. Skies were predominantly clear and sunny, rainfall was essentially absent, and average winds were approximately 19 km/h, or 12 mph. Cabo San Lucas water was around 30°C, approximately 86°F, creating warm conditions capable of supporting dorado and multiple billfish species.
The day’s remarkable numbers included:
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- 1 blue marlin
- 2 striped marlin
- 9 dorado
- 12 total game fish
- 8-hour private charter
- 60 Foot Bertram Blue Sea
- Captain Alex
- Air temperature: approximately 81°F to 93°F
- Water temperature: approximately 86°F
- Wind: approximately 12 mph
The blue marlin was the centerpiece of an already exceptional fishing day. Blue marlin are among the most powerful offshore predators encountered around Cabo, combining tremendous acceleration, size and endurance with the spectacular aerial displays that make billfishing so memorable.
Hooking a blue marlin immediately changes the atmosphere aboard a fishing boat. Captain, crew and anglers must work together as the fish takes line, changes direction and potentially launches from the Pacific. Boat positioning, line management and maintaining consistent pressure all become critical.
Adding two striped marlin made the trip even more remarkable.
Striped marlin are one of the signature billfish associated with Cabo San Lucas fishing. Their speed and acrobatic ability can produce spectacular battles, particularly when a fish erupts from the surface. Encountering three marlin representing two species during a single eight-hour charter gave this group an extraordinary billfishing experience.
Then there were the nine dorado.
Dorado brought a completely different rhythm to the day. Their aggressive feeding behavior can create sudden bursts of action when a productive current line, bait concentration or floating structure is located. Multiple fish may appear around the boat, requiring the crew to keep presentations organized and anglers ready.
Nine dorado meant repeated opportunities for a group of nine guests. Brilliant yellow, green and electric-blue coloration combined with fast runs and airborne fights to create constant visual excitement between the marlin encounters.
Captain Alex’s role extended far beyond simply steering Blue Sea toward offshore fishing grounds. Productive Cabo fishing requires interpreting the ocean throughout the charter. Current boundaries, bait movement, working birds, surface activity and changes in water color can all influence where the next presentation should be placed.
An eight-hour charter gave Captain Alex valuable time to search, adjust and remain with promising conditions. Longer trips can become especially important when targeting billfish because they provide additional range and allow the crew to work productive areas without the same time restrictions associated with shorter excursions.
The 60 Foot Bertram Blue Sea provided an ideal platform for a group of this size. Its substantial fishing space allowed nine guests to participate while giving Captain Alex and the crew room to manage the demanding combination of dorado action and marlin encounters.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter and Tours builds its offshore program around this type of adaptability. Professional rods and reels, carefully prepared bait, trolling presentations, teasers and experienced crews provide multiple options as species and conditions change throughout the day.
That preparation becomes particularly valuable on a mixed-species trip. A presentation intended to attract billfish may generate interest from another predator, while signs discovered during a dorado bite can reveal larger game fish nearby. Remaining prepared for different opportunities is an important part of successful deep sea fishing in Cabo.
This August 7 charter demonstrated exactly why experienced captains avoid treating yesterday’s successful location as a guarantee. Offshore conditions continually evolve. Bait moves, currents shift and game fish follow the most favorable feeding opportunities.
Captain Alex successfully converted those changing conditions into an extraordinary scoreboard: one blue marlin, two striped marlin and nine dorado.
For Matt, Brittany, Hunter, Jon, Tyler, Joe, Heather, Cameron and Bailey, the experience offered nearly every ingredient anglers hope to encounter during a serious Cabo fishing charter. They had the explosive power of a blue marlin, the acrobatics of striped marlin, repeated dorado hookups, warm blue Pacific water and a full eight hours aboard a large private sportfishing yacht.
Twelve game fish would make almost any offshore trip memorable. Having three of those fish be marlin elevated this charter into something exceptional.
For Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter and Tours, the day showcased the advantages of combining an experienced captain, professional crew, quality fishing equipment and a capable 60 Foot Bertram with the flexibility required to respond when the Pacific suddenly comes alive.
August 7, 2023 will be remembered aboard Blue Sea as an epic Cabo San Lucas fishing day: nine anglers, eight hours, nine dorado, two striped marlin and one magnificent blue marlin with Captain Alex.
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