October 28, 2023 – 3 Marlin and 1 Dorado Caught
Three marlin and one dorado gave Jeff, Nancy, Preston, Brandon and Abigail a productive eight-hour Cabo fishing charter aboard Blue Sky, the 43-foot Riviera captained by Luis. The group left F Dock at 6:30 AM, just after sunrise, with a full morning and early afternoon available to explore the offshore waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas. Their four-game-fish result brought together two very different sides of the local fishery: the excitement and prestige associated with marlin fishing and the brilliant color of dorado. For five guests traveling from Houston, the charter offered a compelling example of why a full eight-hour private trip provides additional time for an offshore fishing program while still delivering the comfort and space of a substantial Riviera sportfishing boat.
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Boat: Blue Sky – 43′ Riviera
Captain: Luis
Guests: Jeff, Nancy, Preston, Brandon and Abigail
Home City: Houston, Texas
Catch: 3 Marlin and 1 Dorado
Total Game Fish: 4
Marlin: 3 Caught and Released
Dorado: 1 Caught
Fishing Location: Offshore Cabo San Lucas
Charter Length: 8 Hours
Fishing Time: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Departure: 6:30 AM
Trip Type: Private Offshore Fishing Charter
Air Temperature Start → Early Afternoon: Approximately 66°F → 81°F
Weather: Clear and sunny
Wind: Approximately 7 mph regional wind
Rainfall: 0.0 mm
Humidity: Approximately 79%
Cloud Cover: Approximately 0%
Visibility: Approximately 10 km / 6.2 miles
Pressure: Approximately 1014 mb
Sunrise: Approximately 6:22 AM
Sunset: Approximately 5:44 PM
Cabo Charter Snapshot
| Charter Detail | Recorded Information |
|---|---|
| Vessel | Blue Sky – 43′ Riviera |
| Captain | Luis |
| Guests | Jeff, Nancy, Preston, Brandon and Abigail |
| Home City | Houston, Texas |
| Charter Length | 8 Hours |
| Catch | 3 Marlin + 1 Dorado |
| Total Game Fish | 4 |
| Marlin Released | 3 |
| Departure | 6:30 AM |
| Return | 2:30 PM |
Three Marlin Give This Cabo Fishing Charter a Distinct Identity
Cabo San Lucas has built an international sportfishing reputation around billfish, and a charter recording three marlin encounters naturally becomes a significant part of that history.
For Jeff, Nancy, Preston, Brandon and Abigail, the morning was not defined by a single opportunity.
Three marlin were successfully caught and released.
That distinction matters.
Blue Sky Cabo practices release fishing for marlin, allowing these extraordinary billfish to return to the Pacific after the encounter. It gives visiting anglers the excitement of experiencing one of Cabo’s signature game fish while supporting the conservation ethic that has become deeply connected with modern billfishing.
A marlin encounter also carries a different feeling from many other offshore species.
There is the anticipation of seeing a billfish.
There is the physical challenge of the fight.
Then there is the moment when the fish is successfully brought under control and prepared for release.
Those stages can turn a fishing charter into an experience guests remember long after the vacation has ended.
With three marlin recorded during the same eight-hour trip, this group experienced that process more than once.
Dorado Adds Another Dimension to Fishing Cabo Waters
The single dorado gave the day’s catch a second species and a completely different visual character.
Dorado are among the most recognizable fish found around southern Baja because their coloration is so dramatic.
Bright yellows, greens and blues can appear across the fish when it is alongside the boat, making even experienced anglers stop and appreciate what they are seeing.
The charter record confirms one dorado but does not specify whether it was kept or released.
That disposition therefore remains unconfirmed rather than being assumed.
What is confirmed is that the group encountered two of the species strongly associated with offshore fishing around Cabo San Lucas during the same charter.
That diversity is one reason travelers continue to view Cabo as more than a destination built around one fish.
Marlin may command enormous attention, but dorado, tuna, wahoo and other species contribute to the broader fishing experience.
Eight Hours Gives Cabo Fishing More Time to Develop
An eight-hour charter has a different purpose from a short introductory trip.
Time becomes an asset.
Fishing remains unpredictable regardless of charter length, and no amount of time can guarantee a particular species or result. What additional hours provide is a larger window in which the captain and crew can work.
That distinction is important for anglers comparing Cabo fishing charter options.
A five-hour charter can be ideal for guests balancing fishing with a busy vacation schedule.
Six hours provides a useful middle ground.
Eight hours makes fishing the central activity of the day.
For this group of five, the schedule ran from early morning until 2:30 PM.
There was no need to structure the experience around being back at the marina before lunch.
Instead, Captain Luis had a full offshore window available.
The resulting record of three marlin and one dorado demonstrates what happened on this particular charter without suggesting that another eight-hour trip will necessarily produce the same outcome.
A 43-Foot Riviera Creates Space for Group Fishing in Cabo
Five guests fit naturally into the type of private charter experience offered aboard a 43-foot Riviera.
There is room for the group to remain involved without everyone needing to occupy the same small section of the boat.
That becomes increasingly important over an eight-hour fishing day.
Comfort offshore is not merely about luxury.
It influences how enjoyable the quieter periods between fish remain.
Fishing naturally includes waiting, searching and watching.
A larger sportfishing boat allows guests to experience those periods differently.
Some can follow the activity closely.
Others can relax.
When the fishing becomes active, the group can reconnect around the moment.
For friends, families and business groups, that flexibility can make a significant difference.
Houston Anglers Trade the Gulf Coast for Cabo Fishing
The group’s Houston connection adds another interesting dimension to the charter.
Houston is already connected with Gulf Coast boating and fishing culture, so traveling to Cabo provides anglers with a completely different offshore environment rather than simply introducing them to the concept of saltwater fishing.
Southern Baja places the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez within the same broader sportfishing destination.
The landscape changes.
The species mix changes.
The fishing traditions change.
Even for travelers familiar with offshore boats, Cabo can therefore feel distinct.
That is part of the destination’s appeal.
Guests do not have to be first-time anglers to experience something new.
Clear Skies Create an Inviting Day for Fishing Cabo
Historical Los Cabos weather records show an especially pleasant backdrop for the charter.
Around 6:00 AM, the regional temperature was approximately 66°F.
By 9:00 AM, it had climbed to around 75°F, while noon reached approximately 81°F.
The archived record describes clear, sunny conditions throughout the main fishing window.
No measurable rainfall was recorded.
Regional wind averaged approximately 11 km/h, or roughly 7 mph.
Humidity was approximately 79%, visibility reached around 10 kilometers and atmospheric pressure was approximately 1014 mb.
Cabo Weather Reference
| Weather Factor | Historical Regional Reading |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Temperature | Approx. 66°F |
| 9:00 AM Temperature | Approx. 75°F |
| Noon Temperature | Approx. 81°F |
| Sky | Clear / Sunny |
| Rainfall | 0.0 mm |
| Regional Wind | Approx. 7 mph |
| Humidity | Approx. 79% |
| Cloud Cover | Approx. 0% |
| Visibility | Approx. 6.2 miles |
| Pressure | Approx. 1014 mb |
These figures are historical regional Los Cabos observations rather than instruments aboard Blue Sky.
That difference should always be recognized.
A sportfishing boat can move through changing offshore conditions during an eight-hour charter, while land-based historical data represents the broader regional weather picture.
For prospective guests researching Cabo fishing conditions in late October, however, the archive provides useful context.
It was a clear, dry day with comfortable early temperatures and increasing warmth through the morning.
Fishing Cabo Shortly After Sunrise Changes the Entire Morning
A 6:30 AM departure placed Blue Sky outside the marina shortly after the approximate 6:22 AM sunrise.
That timing offers guests an appealing transition.
The morning begins while Cabo San Lucas is still relatively quiet.
Temperatures are comfortable.
The light is soft.
The day ahead feels open.
As the boat moves farther from the marina, the sun climbs and the coastline becomes increasingly visible behind it.
For guests accustomed to seeing Cabo from hotels, beaches and restaurants, experiencing the destination from offshore provides a completely different perspective.
The famous tourist destination gradually becomes a strip of Baja coastline.
The Pacific takes over.
Fishing becomes the purpose of the day.
Marlin Fishing Remains Central to Cabo’s International Reputation
Cabo San Lucas has been associated with billfishing for generations.
That reputation attracts anglers from across North America and around the world.
Yet reputation alone does not make every charter successful.
Marlin are wild fish moving through a dynamic marine environment.
They cannot be scheduled.
That is why individual fishing reports have value.
They document what actually happened rather than describing what Cabo is generally known for.
This charter recorded three marlin.
Another charter may produce one.
Another may encounter dorado or tuna instead.
Another may struggle to find game fish at all.
That uncertainty is fundamental to sportfishing.
When a group does experience several marlin encounters during one trip, the result stands out precisely because it was never guaranteed.
Cabo Fishing Is Particularly Rewarding for Groups of Five
Five guests create an interesting group size for a private offshore charter.
The group is large enough for the day to have a social atmosphere but small enough that the experience remains personal.
There is time to talk.
There is room to watch the fishing.
When a fish appears, everyone can become part of the excitement even if only one angler is connected to the fish.
Multiple game-fish encounters make that dynamic even more interesting.
A fishing charter can shift repeatedly from quiet conversation to concentrated activity.
That rhythm is difficult to reproduce with most vacation excursions.
There is no script.
The ocean determines when the next moment arrives.
Cabo Marlin Releases Add Meaning Beyond the Catch Number
A release changes the way a marlin catch should be understood.
The objective is not simply to catch the fish.
It is to complete the encounter and return the billfish to the water.
For many modern sportfishing anglers, that release is an essential part of the experience.
It provides the photograph and memory while allowing the fish to remain part of the marine environment.
Three successful marlin releases therefore represent more than three marks on a fishing report.
They document three completed encounters with one of the species most closely connected with Cabo’s sportfishing identity.
Fishing From a Riviera Makes the Journey Part of Cabo
Guests spend far more time aboard the boat than they spend actively fighting fish.
The vessel matters.
An eight-hour charter especially highlights this point.
The experience includes the run offshore, searching, conversations, meals or snacks, watching the water, observing the crew and enjoying the surrounding Pacific.
The fishing result is important, but those hours form the majority of the actual day.
Blue Sky’s 43-foot Riviera provides the room for those quieter periods to remain comfortable.
When action develops, the boat transitions back into a working sportfishing platform.
That combination is one of the reasons vessel selection deserves attention when planning a Cabo fishing charter.
Late October Keeps Cabo Fishing Interesting Across Multiple Species
October occupies an important place within Cabo’s fishing calendar.
The destination’s warm-water offshore environment can support opportunities for several major game-fish species during this period.
However, seasonal expectations should never be confused with guarantees.
Fishing changes from day to day.
Water conditions move.
Bait shifts.
Fish move with them.
A seasonal chart can help travelers understand general possibilities.
Individual fishing reports show what actually occurred.
This particular record documents both marlin and dorado during an eight-hour trip.
That makes it useful historical information for anglers researching late-October fishing in Cabo San Lucas.
A Full-Day Cabo Charter Gives Fishing Room to Become the Main Event
Some visitors want fishing to fit around their vacation.
Others travel to Cabo because fishing is the vacation.
An eight-hour charter sits closer to the second approach.
The schedule allows the group to commit the majority of daylight hours to the offshore experience without moving into the even longer ten-hour format.
That commitment can be worthwhile for anglers who want more than an introduction.
It gives the day time to develop naturally.
Guests settle into the boat.
The crew settles into the fishing program.
The coastline changes as the vessel moves.
The morning progresses without the constant awareness that the return time is approaching quickly.
For this group, the longer window became part of a day that ultimately included four confirmed game fish.
Cabo Fishing Creates Shared Stories Beyond Individual Anglers
One of the strengths of group fishing is that the experience does not belong only to the person holding the rod.
Everyone aboard witnesses the encounter.
They see the fish.
They hear the crew.
They watch the fight develop.
They experience the release.
Those shared moments become stories that can survive long after anyone remembers the technical details.
With five guests and several fish encountered during the day, this charter provided multiple opportunities for that kind of shared experience.
The record does not identify which guest caught which fish, so this report intentionally avoids assigning individual catches.
The group experienced the day together.
That is enough.
Honest Cabo Fishing Reports Build a Better Historical Record
A useful fishing report should be accurate before it is promotional.
This charter provides plenty to discuss without inventing anything.
Five guests were aboard.
Captain Luis operated the 43-foot Riviera.
The trip lasted eight hours.
Three marlin were caught and released.
One dorado was caught.
Historical regional weather can be independently referenced.
Several other details remain unknown.
The dorado’s disposition was not supplied.
No precise fishing ground was provided.
No fish weights were recorded.
No tackle or dredge information was supplied.
Rather than filling those gaps with assumptions, they remain gaps.
That approach makes the fishing archive more valuable over time because readers can distinguish documented information from general discussion.
Fishing Cabo Offers More Than a Catch Photograph
A photograph may capture a fish, but it rarely captures the entire day.
It does not show the quiet offshore run.
It does not communicate the size of the Pacific.
It cannot recreate the anticipation of watching the spread.
It does not show how quickly a relaxed conversation can turn into concentrated activity when a marlin enters the picture.
Those experiences are why many anglers return to Cabo.
The fish provides the climax.
The charter provides the story.
Four Game Fish Mark a Strong Cabo Day for Five Anglers
Jeff, Nancy, Preston, Brandon and Abigail began their private charter shortly after sunrise and had eight hours to experience Cabo from the Pacific.
Captain Luis guided the fishing program aboard a 43-foot Riviera with enough room for the five-person group to enjoy the day comfortably.
Three marlin became the headline, with each billfish released.
A dorado added another classic Cabo species to the charter record.
The historical weather backdrop was equally inviting: clear skies, no measurable rain, comfortable early temperatures and a warm Baja afternoon.
For prospective guests researching Cabo marlin fishing, dorado fishing, eight-hour Cabo fishing charters, private group fishing or a 43-foot Riviera in Cabo San Lucas, this trip provides a useful real-world example of what one particular day produced.
It should not be viewed as a promise of what the next charter will deliver.
That unpredictability is precisely what makes offshore fishing exciting.
Every departure begins with unanswered questions.
Where will the fish be?
Which species will appear?
Will the first opportunity come early or require patience?
Nobody aboard knows the answers at the dock.
For this Houston group, the answers eventually included three released marlin, one dorado and a full day together on the Pacific.
That is the kind of Cabo fishing story worth adding to the historical record.
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
