Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Report

Cabo San Lucas Fishing Report – Dorado and Wahoo – August 27, 2026 2 Dorado and 1 Wahoo for a Halifax Family August 27, 2026 A five-hour family fishing trip in Cabo produced a strong mixed-species result for Justin, Jordyn, Allan and Nancy from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fishing aboard the 50-foot Viking Blue Ocean with Captain YoYo, the family finished their morning with 2 dorado and 1 wahoo. The charter concentrated on the Lighthouse and Los Arcos, two productive areas that allowed the crew to adjust their fishing presentation as they moved through the morning. A dredge was incorporated into the spread to create additional attraction behind the boat and help draw pelagic fish toward the trolling presentation. Charter Statistics Charter Detail Result Charter Detail Result Catch 2 Dorado + 1 Wahoo Game Fish 3 Kept 3 Released 0 Boat Blue Ocean – 50' Viking Captain YoYo Fishing Areas Lighthouse + Los Arcos Tactic Dredge Charter Length 5 Hours Fishing Time 8 AM–1 PM Water Temp. 87.6°F Wind Approx. 5–8 mph Seas Approx. 3–5 ft Swell Period Approx. 17 sec Anglers Justin, Jordyn, Allan & Nancy Home Halifax, Nova Scotia Five-Hour Cabo Family Fishing Trip The combination of dorado and wahoo made this trip particularly interesting because the two species deliver very different experiences at the rod. Dorado are known for fast runs, brilliant colors and their tendency to jump once hooked. Wahoo bring another level of raw speed, often striking a moving presentation aggressively before making a powerful initial run. For a family sharing one morning offshore, catching both species added variety without requiring a full-day charter. Captain YoYo and the crew used the dredge as part of the trolling presentation. Rather than presenting only individual lures or baits behind the Viking, the dredge helps create the appearance of a concentrated group of baitfish beneath the surface. Fishing Results at a Glance 2 dorado caught 1 wahoo caught 3 total game fish 2 productive fishing areas 5 hours of fishing Cabo Fishing Conditions Late August brought very warm water, with the recorded temperature around 87.6°F. Morning wind was relatively light at approximately 5–8 mph during the primary fishing period. The longer swell period was another useful part of the day's conditions. Although offshore seas were approximately 3–5 feet, the roughly 17-second swell period meant the waves were more widely spaced than short-period wind chop. Working both the Lighthouse and Los Arcos also gave the crew flexibility. Instead of spending the entire five-hour trip in one location, Captain YoYo could work different water while looking for bait, current changes and signs of active pelagic fish. Fishing Productivity Snapshot Measurement Result Fishing Time 5 Hours Dorado 2 Wahoo 1 Total Game Fish 3 Average Game Fish per Hour 0.60 Species Caught 2 Game Fish by Fishing Hour Hour 1 — Fishing underway Hour 2 — Active trolling period Hour 3 — Mid-charter fishing Hour 4 — Continued offshore effort Hour 5 — Final fishing period Final Result: 3 game fish in 5 hours A Productive Morning Fishing in Cabo For Justin, Jordyn, Allan and Nancy, the trip delivered what can make a shorter family charter rewarding: multiple hookups, more than one offshore species and enough variety to keep the experience interesting. The 50-foot Viking Blue Ocean also provided plenty of space for four family members to enjoy the morning together. During periods between strikes, everyone had room to relax while the crew continued working the trolling spread. By the end of the five-hour trip, the family had put two dorado and one wahoo aboard while fishing two different Cabo areas. The numbers tell only part of the story. Catching dorado and wahoo during the same morning meant experiencing two recognizable Cabo game fish with very different fighting characteristics. For this August 27 charter, warm water, light morning wind, a dredge presentation and the ability to work both the Lighthouse and Los Arcos combined to produce a memorable family fishing morning in Cabo San Lucas.