Triple Mahi Mahi & Striped Marlin Releas

May 23, 2026 Cabo San Lucas 1 photo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Striped)
Marlin (Striped)

Trip Summary

On May 23, we departed Cabo San Lucas running a heading of 230°. At approximately 4 miles offshore, a mahi mahi struck a blue and white “Blue Flyer” trolling lure, resulting in our first successful catch of the day. We continued working the 5 to 6-mile line, where offshore activity started building. Shortly after, a striped marlin began aggressively tracking the trolling lures but refused to commit. It wasn’t until Luisito pitched a live bait that the marlin finally attacked, leading to a successful hookup and release. While fighting the marlin, another opportunity developed. After spotting around four marlin in the area, we decided to leave a live bait in the water. During the marlin fight, a mahi mahi unexpectedly struck the bait, giving us another fish on simultaneously. On the run back toward port, approximately 1 mile off Pedregal, a third dorado hit a “tigrillo” lure, completing the final catch of the trip. ⸻ Conditions: * Active offshore marlin presence * Good trolling conditions along the 5–6 mile line * Productive blue water close to Cabo ⸻ Summary: An exciting offshore trip featuring: * 3 mahi mahi landed * 1 striped marlin released * Multiple additional marlin sightings and live bait action A highly productive Cabo fishing day with nonstop action and successful multi-species fishing offshore.
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