Cabo Fishing Report – 2 Dorado Caught – August 28, 2026
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Catch: 2 Dorado Caught
Boat: Blue Sky – 43′ Riviera
Captain: Luis
Charter Length: 5 Hours
Fishing Time: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Guests: Jerod – Charleston; Troy and Dale – Cedar Rapids; Max – St. Paul; Phil – Minneapolis
Departure: F Dock, IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas
Dredge: Yes – dredge fishing system deployed
Water Temperature: Approximately 88.9°F
Air Temperature: Upper 70s to low 80s early, warming through the morning
Wind: Light early-morning winds, generally under 10 knots
Weather: Warm, humid late-summer conditions
Sea Conditions: Generally manageable offshore conditions with light surface movement
Moon Phase: Just past Full Moon
Moon Illumination: Approximately 100%
Cabo Fishing Report August 28 – Two Dorado Highlight a Five-Hour Cabo Fishing Charter
Two dorado caught highlighted an active August 28 morning aboard the 43-foot Riviera Blue Sky as Captain Luis took Jerod, Troy, Dale, Max and Phil offshore for five hours of Cabo fishing. Departing F Dock at the IGY Marina at 6:00 AM, the group entered exceptionally warm late-summer water with the crew prepared to search for the concentrations of bait and surface activity that can reveal where dorado are feeding.
The charter produced two dorado before Blue Sky returned to the marina at 11:00 AM, giving the group a successful morning on one of Cabo’s most recognizable warm-water game fish.
Dorado are prized by visiting anglers because they combine aggressive strikes, brilliant coloration and powerful fights with spectacular jumps. During August, warm offshore conditions around Cabo San Lucas can create excellent opportunities to encounter these fast-moving pelagic predators.
Captain Luis Uses Dredge Fishing to Build a Larger Offshore Presentation
Captain Luis and the Blue Sky crew incorporated the boat’s dredge fishing system into the morning’s offshore strategy. A properly presented dredge creates the visual impression of a concentrated school of bait moving behind the boat, adding considerably more activity beneath the surface than individual trolling lures alone.
This presentation can attract several offshore species, including dorado and marlin.
The crew’s approach during the August 28 charter centered on several important elements:
- Searching for productive water, bait and surface activity.
- Deploying the dredge to increase the visual profile behind Blue Sky.
- Maintaining trolling presentations around promising offshore areas.
- Watching for dorado approaching the spread or feeding near the surface.
- Adjusting the fishing strategy as conditions changed throughout the morning.
Dorado are opportunistic predators, and finding the correct water can change a quiet offshore search into immediate action.
Warm Cabo Water Creates Excellent Conditions for August Dorado Fishing
- Water temperature was one of the most notable environmental features of this Cabo fishing report. Available historical readings placed the August 28 water temperature at approximately 88.9°F, creating a tropical offshore environment capable of supporting dorado, marlin, yellowfin tuna and other pelagic species.
- The morning began with comfortable air temperatures before the familiar August heat started building. Light winds during the early portion of the charter helped Blue Sky maintain productive trolling patterns while Captain Luis searched for favorable water.
- The moon was also essentially fully illuminated following the August 27 full moon. Moon phase is never considered in isolation, but it represents another piece of information that can be evaluated alongside current, bait movement, water temperature and recent fishing activity.
Two Dorado Reward the Search During This Cabo San Lucas Fishing Trip
- Finding dorado often involves locating the offshore environment that concentrates both food and predators. Current lines, floating debris, weed patches, birds and bait activity can all deserve attention because dorado frequently associate with areas offering both food and cover.
- Once hooked, a dorado can instantly change the atmosphere aboard a Cabo fishing charter. These fish are famous for rapid runs, sudden changes of direction and airborne displays, particularly when they reach the surface near the boat.
- For Jerod, Troy, Dale, Max and Phil, the morning resulted in two dorado caught, providing the group with a successful late-August fishing experience before their 11:00 AM return.
- The result also demonstrates why a five-hour charter can still produce quality offshore action. Longer charters provide additional range and search time, but when productive water is accessible, a well-managed morning trip can deliver excellent fishing without requiring guests to spend an entire day offshore.
Blue Sky 43-Foot Riviera Provides a Serious Cabo Sport Fishing Platform
The 43-foot Riviera Blue Sky gives Captain Luis and his crew a capable platform for both trolling and specialized offshore presentations. Its size provides fishing space for groups while allowing the crew to manage dredges, teasers, tackle and multiple lines efficiently.
For guests, several factors combine to create the overall experience:
- Experienced Cabo captain and professional fishing crew.
- Specialized dredge and offshore trolling equipment.
- Comfortable 43-foot Riviera sport-fishing platform.
- Direct departure from F Dock at the IGY Marina.
- Flexible tactics for dorado, marlin, tuna and other seasonal game fish.
That versatility becomes especially valuable during the warmer months when several pelagic species can occupy Cabo waters simultaneously.
Cabo Dorado Fishing Produces Another Successful August Charter for Blue Sky Cabo
The August 28 trip demonstrates why dorado fishing in Cabo San Lucas remains such a popular choice for families, groups and experienced anglers. The combination of warm water, offshore structure, abundant bait and multiple pelagic species means every departure can develop differently. Captain Luis began the morning with five hours available and adapted the fishing program to the offshore conditions encountered after leaving F Dock. The dredge added attraction to the trolling spread, the crew continued searching productive water, and the effort ultimately produced two dorado for the group.
By 11:00 AM, Blue Sky was heading back into the Cabo Marina with two dorado aboard and another successful summer charter completed.
For anglers researching Cabo fishing charters, this trip provides a good example of what late-August fishing can offer: warm tropical water, specialized fishing techniques, an experienced local crew and the opportunity to target one of the most exciting offshore species found around southern Baja.
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