Cabo San Lucas Fishing Report – October 20, 2026 – Large Shark Released Offshore
Cabo San Lucas Fishing Report – October 20, 2026 – Large Shark Released Offshore
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters | 35' Blue Water Riviera | Southern Baja California
There is something interesting about fishing the southern end of the Baja Peninsula in October. The ocean is still offering opportunities for
warm-water game fish, but the variety of predators moving through the region means a fishing trip doesn't always follow the original plan.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Arlen and Nikol headed out of Cabo San Lucas Marina aboard our 35-foot Blue Water Riviera for a private offshore fishing
trip.
The boat departed at 6:00 AM, with the crew deploying a dredge as part of the trolling setup.
By the time the charter returned to the marina at 1:15 PM, the two anglers had spent seven hours and fifteen minutes on the water and caught one large
shark, which was successfully released.
It wasn't a traditional marlin or tuna result, but it was certainly a memorable offshore encounter.
October 20, 2026 – Cabo Fishing Results
Trip Information
Details
Boat
35' Blue Water Riviera
Anglers
Arlen and Nikol
Departure
6:00 AM
Return
1:15 PM
Time on Water
7 Hours, 15 Minutes
Fishing Equipment
Dredge Deployed
Total Catch
1 Large Shark
Released
1 Shark
Offshore Fishing at the Southern Tip of Baja
Cabo San Lucas sits in a unique geographical position where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.
This location provides access to a variety of offshore fishing environments, from deeper Pacific waters to productive fishing areas influenced by the
currents surrounding the Baja Peninsula.
During October, anglers commonly target blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado, and wahoo.
Striped marlin fishing can also become increasingly interesting as the season progresses.
Sharks are another part of this offshore ecosystem.
Their presence is influenced by food availability, ocean conditions, and the movement of other marine species.
For anglers exploring the waters around Cabo, unexpected shark encounters are another reminder of how diverse this fishery can be.
Dredge Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
One aspect of the October 20 charter worth discussing was the deployment of a dredge.
Dredges are commonly used in offshore trolling spreads to imitate schools of baitfish swimming beneath the surface.
The presentation can attract predators that might otherwise ignore individual trolling lures.
Depending on the configuration, a dredge may use artificial baitfish or other teaser components arranged to create a larger underwater profile.
The objective is to bring offshore predators closer to the trolling spread.
The Blue Water crew deployed a dredge during this charter, although the exact bait or lure responsible for hooking the shark wasn't recorded.
For anyone interested in fishing techniques, it's important to distinguish between equipment used during a trip and equipment confirmed to have
produced the catch.
Large Shark Caught and Released
The defining moment of the charter was the encounter with a large shark.
Although the shark's exact species and measurements weren't documented, the successful release was confirmed.
Sharks occupy an important position within marine ecosystems, and responsible recreational fishing practices can help reduce unnecessary harm.
When handling large sharks, crew safety and minimizing stress on the fish are important considerations.
The specific release method used on this charter wasn't recorded, so we won't claim details that haven't been verified.
What we do know is that the fish was released rather than retained.
For Arlen and Nikol, the encounter provided an unexpected offshore fishing experience during their extended Cabo charter.
Fishing Cabo Aboard the 35-Foot Blue Water Riviera
The Blue Water Riviera is a private sportfishing vessel operating from F Dock at Cabo San Lucas Marina.
The 35-foot Riviera is used for offshore trolling and sportfishing trips targeting a variety of game fish.
With just two anglers aboard on October 20, the charter offered a private fishing experience without unrelated passengers sharing the boat.
The outing continued until 1:15 PM, extending the time on the water to seven hours and fifteen minutes.
For anglers visiting Cabo San Lucas, the opportunity to experience different offshore species is part of what makes fishing the southern Baja
Peninsula so interesting.
Cabo Shark Fishing Video – October 20, 2026
A short video associated with this fishing adventure is available below.
Watch the Blue Water Cabo Fishing YouTube Short:
https://youtube.com/shorts/q8ReyOLNims
Baja Fishing Discussion – Shark Encounters Offshore
For Baja Nomad members who fish different areas of the peninsula, I'm interested in comparing shark encounters between northern Baja, the Pacific
coast, and the waters around Cabo San Lucas.
When trolling for marlin or other offshore game fish, are you regularly encountering sharks in your spreads?
Do you notice more shark activity around bait concentrations, offshore banks, or particular water conditions?
It's always interesting comparing experiences between different parts of Baja.
Our October 20, 2026 trip concluded with one large shark released after more than seven hours offshore.
A different kind of Cabo fishing adventure, but one that demonstrates the variety of marine life found around the southern Baja Peninsula.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters
F Dock, IGY Marina
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
USA Phone / WhatsApp: +1 480-635-2965
Email: info@blueskycabo.com
Main Website: https://cabofishings.com/
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