Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur fish report

Dorado Hookup Sets the Deck Buzzing!

Saturday, October 17, 2026 by Blue Sky Cabo Staff Blue Sea
Dorado Hookup Sets the Deck Buzzing!

Cabo Fishing Report – October 17, 2026 – 1 Dorado Released

Blue Sky Cabo – 60' Bertram Blue Sea – Captain David – 1 Dorado Released

Robert and his group of seven anglers boarded Blue Sky Cabo's 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea at 5:45 AM on October 17, 2026, for an eight-hour private sportfishing adventure departing from IGY Marina in Cabo San Lucas.

Captain David and his crew prepared the vessel for offshore trolling, utilizing tournament-style dredge equipment. The day's confirmed result was one dorado successfully caught and released.

Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter – Trip Statistics

Charter Date: October 17, 2026
Vessel: 60' Bertram Blue Sea
Captain: David
Guests: 7
Duration: 8 Hours
Boarding: 5:45 AM
Equipment: Tournament-Style Dredge
Catch: 1 Dorado Released

Cabo Fishing Charter – Historical Weather and Ocean Conditions

Air Temperature: 79–91°F
Water Temperature: Approximately 88°F
Wind: Up to 13 mph
Regional Offshore Seas: 6–8 ft
Swell: Southeast, 16-second period
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent, approximately 44% illuminated

Historical Cabo-area weather and estimated water temperature. Sea conditions reflect a regional evening forecast rather than measurements aboard the vessel.

Tournament Dredge Supports Cabo Fishing Charter Strategy

Blue Sky Cabo's tournament-style dredge system was deployed to imitate schooling baitfish beneath the ocean surface.

This specialized equipment creates an underwater attraction designed to draw marlin, dorado, sailfish, and other offshore predators toward the trolling spread.

The technique is commonly associated with competitive sportfishing and provides anglers with access to advanced offshore fishing methods.

The precise bait or lure responsible for the dorado catch was not recorded.

One Dorado Highlights October Fishing in Cabo

Dorado, also known as mahi-mahi, are among the most recognizable gamefish found around Cabo San Lucas.

Their brilliant yellow, green, and blue coloration, impressive speed, and energetic fighting characteristics make them popular with visiting anglers.

Robert's group successfully landed one dorado before releasing it.

Although October traditionally offers opportunities for marlin, tuna, sailfish, and dorado, catch totals can vary considerably as currents, bait concentrations, and fish movement change.

Luxury Bertram Delivers a Private Cabo Sportfishing Experience

The 60-foot Blue Sea offers generous fishing space, comfortable surroundings, and professional equipment for larger private groups.

Robert and his six fellow anglers enjoyed eight hours offshore with an experienced crew and lunch service.

Blue Sky Cabo documents actual fishing results, including modest catch totals, to provide visiting anglers with realistic information about changing conditions around Cabo San Lucas.

Final Catch: 1 Dorado Caught and Released

Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
F Dock, IGY Marina
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico

USA Phone / WhatsApp: +1 (480) 635-2965
Email: info@blueskycabo.com
Website: https://cabofishings.com/


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