Cabo Fishing Report – October 18th – Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters – Marlin – Sailfish
Cabo Fishing Report - October 18, 2026 - Sailfish and Marlin
Cabo Pacific Fishing Charter Finds a 105-Pound Sailfish Offshore
A five-hour fishing trip aboard the 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea produced a 105-pound sailfish on October 18, 2026, approximately ten miles offshore from
El Arco on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas.
Captain David and his crew from Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters departed the marina at 6:15 AM, heading into Pacific waters with a trolling spread
featuring Google Eyes baitfish and a dredge attractor.
The sailfish struck at approximately 9:00 AM and measured 99 inches in length. The group returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina at 11:15 AM after
completing the five-hour charter.
Cabo Fishing Report Details
Date: October 18, 2026
Boat: 60' Bertram Blue Sea
Captain: David
Duration: 5 Hours
Departure: 6:15 AM
Return: 11:15 AM
Fishing Grounds: Pacific Ocean, Approximately 10 Miles Offshore from El Arco
Confirmed Catch: 1 Sailfish Landed
Length: 99 Inches
Weight: 105 Pounds
Strike Time: 9:00 AM
Fishing Technique: Offshore Trolling
Bait: Google Eyes Baitfish
Attractor: Dredge
Cabo Pacific Fishing Charter Explores Offshore Waters Beyond El Arco
The Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas offers access to offshore fishing grounds where sailfish, striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and
wahoo may be encountered.
Captain David concentrated on waters beyond the famous Cabo Arch, using a trolling presentation designed to attract billfish searching for baitfish.
The crew deployed Google Eyes baitfish and a dredge, creating a larger visual presentation beneath the surface.
At approximately 9:00 AM, the trolling spread produced a sailfish strike.
The crew coordinated the tackle handling while the anglers worked the fish toward the vessel.
The successful landing produced a sailfish measuring 99 inches and weighing approximately 105 pounds.
The encounter occurred approximately ten miles offshore, illustrating how Cabo's proximity to deep Pacific waters can create opportunities for
offshore game fish during relatively short fishing trips.
Cabo Dredge Fishing Charter Techniques and Offshore Billfish Behavior
One interesting aspect of this charter was the use of a dredge as part of the trolling spread.
Dredges imitate a school of baitfish moving beneath the surface and are intended to attract predatory fish toward the boat's wake.
Marlin and sailfish may investigate the dredge before selecting an individual bait or lure.
A fish can approach the attractor, change direction, and eventually strike a bait positioned farther behind the vessel.
For example, a sailfish might investigate the dredge before moving toward a lure on the longer shotgun line.
The position of the strike alone does not establish whether the dredge influenced the fish.
Without underwater observations, it is impossible to determine exactly what attracted an individual billfish.
For offshore crews, this reinforces the importance of evaluating the complete trolling presentation rather than judging the effectiveness of one piece
of equipment solely by where a fish strikes.
Cabo October Fishing Charter Conditions and Seasonal Billfish Activity
October is an important transitional period for offshore fishing around the southern Baja Peninsula.
Blue marlin and sailfish may still be encountered during autumn, while striped marlin activity can improve as seasonal water conditions change.
Dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo offer additional fishing opportunities depending on baitfish distribution, currents, and water temperatures.
Fishing success can vary considerably between individual vessels.
One boat may locate actively feeding fish while another operating nearby experiences limited action.
For the October 18 charter aboard Blue Sea, the confirmed catch was one sailfish. No marlin catch was documented.
Cabo Private Fishing Charter Completes Pacific Sailfish Trip
Captain David returned the 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea to Cabo San Lucas Marina at approximately 11:15 AM.
The group completed five hours offshore with one sailfish measuring 99 inches and weighing approximately 105 pounds.
For Baja fishing enthusiasts following Cabo San Lucas catch reports, the trip provides an example of offshore trolling with baitfish and a dredge
during October's billfish season.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters operates a private sportfishing fleet from F Dock at IGY Marina, with vessels ranging from 32 to 60 feet.
Final Catch Summary
October 18, 2026 — 60' Bertram Blue Sea — Captain David — 5 Hours — 1 Sailfish Landed — 99 Inches — 105 Pounds — Pacific Side of El
Arco.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters
F Dock, IGY Marina
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
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