Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Report

Cabo Fishing Report – 1 Marlin Released Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter and Tours 35 Foot Riviera – Cabo Fishing Report December 18, 2023 Tony, Heather, Andrew and Marcus traveled from the Little Rock, Arkansas area and boarded the 35' Blue Water Riviera for a five-hour morning charter from Cabo San Lucas. Their trip became a classic example of how one quality billfish encounter can define an entire morning. The result was one marlin caught and successfully released after the group spent the morning searching offshore aboard Blue Water. Cabo Charter Details and Fishing Conditions Date: December 18, 2023 | Boat: 35' Blue Water Riviera | Captain: Oscar Guests: 4 | Guest Home Area: Little Rock, Arkansas | Charter Length: 5 Hours Departure: 7:00 AM | Return: 12:00 PM | Catch: 1 Marlin Marlin Released: 1 | Primary Species: Marlin | Technique: Offshore Trolling Departure Dock: F Dock | Marina: IGY Marina | Location: Cabo San Lucas Air Temperature: ~66°F → 81°F | Water Temperature: ~73°F | Wind: ~8 mph Swell: ~2–4 ft | Moon: Waxing Crescent | Moon Illumination: ~41% One Marlin Rewards the Cabo Fishing Search Blue Water departed F Dock around 7:00 AM with four guests aboard and five hours available to find offshore action. Unlike a high-volume dorado or tuna day, marlin fishing can involve extended periods of searching before one important opportunity suddenly develops. Captain Oscar and the crew worked the trolling presentation while watching the surrounding water for signs of activity. The objective was not simply to cover miles. It was to put Blue Water in position when a marlin became interested in the spread. Eventually, that opportunity arrived. A marlin entered the action, and the morning immediately changed from searching to fighting one of Cabo's signature offshore game fish. A Single Billfish Defines This Cabo Charter Report Once hooked, a marlin demands coordination. Captain Oscar needed to position Blue Water in relation to the fish while the angler maintained pressure. At the same time, the crew managed the remaining equipment and kept the fishing area organized. Marlin rarely make every fight predictable. They can change direction, remain deep or come toward the surface, forcing everyone involved to respond to the fish rather than follow a fixed routine. The encounter ultimately ended successfully. The marlin was brought under control and released back into the Pacific. For Tony's group, that one fish became the central achievement of the five-hour trip. Four Guests Share an Offshore Fishing Report With Tony, Heather, Andrew and Marcus aboard, this was a relatively small group for the 35' Riviera. That created an opportunity for everyone to remain close to the fishing activity. When the marlin appeared, the entire group could follow the encounter—from the initial excitement around the trolling spread through the fight and eventual release. The morning's result was simple: 1 marlin caught 1 marlin successfully released 4 guests aboard There was no need to inflate the story with a large catch total. One successful marlin encounter gave the morning its identity. Five Hours Keeps This Cabo Fishing Trip Focused The five-hour charter ran from approximately 7:00 AM until noon. That is a considerably tighter fishing window than an eight- or ten-hour offshore charter, making each legitimate opportunity especially important. Searching consumes part of the available time. So does fighting a marlin. After an encounter, the crew must determine whether enough time remains to continue fishing while still allowing for the return to Cabo San Lucas Marina. On December 18, Blue Water converted one of those opportunities into exactly the kind of encounter many visitors travel to Cabo hoping to experience. Successful Release Completes This Cabo Charter Report By noon, Blue Water was returning to F Dock with four guests who had experienced a genuine Cabo billfish encounter. The catch total was one fish, but the significance was greater than the number suggests. It was a marlin. It was successfully fought. And it was returned to the Pacific. For Tony, Heather, Andrew and Marcus, the five-hour morning aboard Blue Water became a focused offshore experience built around one memorable fish. Four guests from the Little Rock area. Five hours aboard the 35' Blue Water Riviera. One marlin caught and successfully released. Cabo Fishing Report – Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter and Tours | December 18, 2023 | Blue Water – 35' Riviera | 5-Hour Charter | Species Caught: 1 Marlin Released