Cabo Fishing Report – Dorado – Tuna – August 29th – 2026
August 29th, 2026 – Blue Star – 32 Foot Luhrs – Captain Chewy
Cabo Fishing Charter Statistics & Conditions
- Charter Length: 6 Hours
- Guests: Edit, Julio, Isabella and Kennedy
- Guest City: White Plains, New York
- Catch: 1 Yellowfin Tuna – approximately 80 pounds
- Catch: 1 Dorado – approximately 20 pounds
- Air Temperature: Approximately 84°F early, warming into the upper 80s
- Water Temperature: Approximately 88°F
- Wind: Approximately 9–12 mph
- Weather: Warm late-summer conditions with periods of cloud and sunshine
- Sea Conditions: Warm offshore water with moderate surface conditions
- Boat: Blue Star – 32 Foot Luhrs
- Captain: Captain Chewy
Cabo Fishing Charter Lands a Massive 80-Pound Yellowfin Tuna
August 29th delivered a memorable morning of Cabo fishing for Edit, Julio, Isabella and Kennedy aboard the Blue Star, the 32 Foot Luhrs operated by Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours. Their six-hour private charter with Captain Chewy produced two of Cabo San Lucas’ signature warm-water game fish, highlighted by an exceptional 80-pound yellowfin tuna. A tuna of this size transforms an ordinary hookup into a serious offshore battle. Yellowfin tuna are built for speed and endurance, and larger fish can make powerful first runs before settling into the deep, stubborn circles that test both the angler and the tackle.
Captain Chewy and his crew remained focused throughout the fight, helping the anglers maintain proper pressure while positioning the boat to keep the line clear. Eventually, the heavy tuna came within range and was successfully brought aboard. For a six-hour Cabo fishing charter, an approximately 80-pound yellowfin represents an outstanding catch and immediately became the centerpiece of the family’s day.
Cabo Dorado Fishing Adds Another Quality Game Fish
The action continued when the Blue Star connected with a 20-pound dorado, giving the family a second quality offshore species during the same charter. Dorado are among the most visually impressive fish encountered around Cabo San Lucas. Their brilliant yellow, green and blue coloration is matched by aggressive feeding behavior, rapid acceleration and frequent aerial displays after being hooked. Late summer can be an excellent period for dorado fishing in Cabo because warm currents support baitfish and move floating structure through the region. Dorado often patrol around weed lines, floating debris, current boundaries and areas where bait becomes concentrated.
Rather than simply targeting one species, Captain Chewy remained alert to every opportunity that developed throughout the morning. The result was a productive combination of yellowfin tuna and dorado that demonstrated the diversity available during late-August fishing in Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo Fishing Action Builds Around Warm August Water
The offshore environment around Cabo during late August is strongly influenced by warm Pacific and Sea of Cortez water moving through the region. On August 29th, water temperatures were approximately 88°F, creating conditions capable of supporting several highly sought-after pelagic species. Yellowfin tuna and dorado are both comfortable in warm water, but locating them still requires much more than simply reaching the correct temperature zone. Experienced Cabo captains constantly evaluate changing signs such as bait concentrations, bird activity, current seams, surface disturbances, water color and floating debris. Productive areas can change rapidly, which makes local knowledge and continual observation extremely important during a limited six-hour charter.
Captain Chewy’s ability to capitalize on available opportunities resulted in approximately 100 pounds of combined game fish between the tuna and dorado.
Captain Chewy Guides the Blue Star to a Strong Cabo Fishing Day
- The Blue Star – 32 Foot Luhrs is designed for anglers who want a private and efficient Cabo fishing platform capable of reaching productive offshore water without requiring a larger yacht.
- For this family charter, six hours provided enough time to leave the Cabo San Lucas Marina, search productive water and convert two significant opportunities into quality fish.
- The 80-pound tuna required patience and teamwork, while the 20-pound dorado delivered the speed and visual excitement that make mahi-mahi fishing so popular throughout Baja California Sur.
- That contrast is one of the reasons fishing Cabo San Lucas remains so appealing. The next strike could produce a hard-running tuna, an airborne dorado, a powerful marlin or another pelagic predator moving through the same offshore zone.
Cabo Fishing Report Highlights a Family Offshore Adventure
For Edit, Julio, Isabella and Kennedy of White Plains, New York, August 29th became a Cabo fishing experience centered around two memorable catches and plenty of offshore excitement. The 80-pound yellowfin tuna was unquestionably the trophy fish of the charter. Landing a tuna approaching this size during a six-hour trip is an accomplishment, especially because larger yellowfin can require prolonged, physically demanding fights.
The additional 20-pound dorado completed a productive morning and gave the family another species to remember from their Cabo San Lucas fishing adventure.
For Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours, this charter also demonstrated why experienced crews remain such an important part of successful fishing. Conditions, locations and fish behavior change continually, and Captain Chewy’s role was to interpret those conditions while making the most of every available opportunity.
Two quality fish, approximately 100 pounds of combined catch, warm offshore water and a successful family fishing charter aboard the Blue Star made August 29th another strong entry in the Blue Sky Cabo fishing report.
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