Cabo Fishing Report - October 18, 2026 - Sailfish and Marlin
Cabo Pacific Offshore Fishing Charter Finds a 105-Pound Sailfish
A 105-pound sailfish highlighted an October 18, 2026, fishing trip aboard the 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea, operated by Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters. Captain David and his crew worked the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas, approximately ten miles offshore from El Arco, using a trolling spread featuring Google Eyes baitfish and a dredge.
The five-hour charter departed at 6:15 AM and returned at 11:15 AM. The confirmed catch was one sailfish measuring 99 inches and weighing approximately 105 pounds.
Fishing Report Details
Date: October 18, 2026
Location: Pacific Ocean, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Vessel: 60’ Bertram Blue Sea
Captain: David
Duration: 5 Hours
Fishing Grounds: 10 Miles Offshore from El Arco
Species: Sailfish
Catch: 1 Sailfish Landed
Length: 99 Inches
Weight: 105 Pounds
Strike Time: 9:00 AM
Technique: Offshore Trolling
Bait: Google Eyes Baitfish
Attractor: Dredge
Cabo Offshore Fishing Charter Trolling Spread Produces a Billfish Strike
The crew headed toward Pacific fishing grounds beyond the Cabo Arch, concentrating on an offshore trolling presentation.
The spread included Google Eyes baitfish and a dredge intended to resemble a compact school of baitfish moving beneath the surface.
At approximately 9:00 AM, a sailfish struck the trolling bait.
The crew managed the tackle as the anglers brought the fish to the boat. The successful catch provided the highlight of the morning, with the sailfish measuring 99 inches and weighing approximately 105 pounds.
The fish was encountered around ten miles offshore, demonstrating that productive billfish opportunities can sometimes develop relatively close to Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo Dredge Fishing Charter Methods and Shotgun Lure Placement
For offshore anglers, one interesting detail from this trip was the use of a dredge in combination with the trolling spread.
Dredges create a larger baitfish profile intended to attract predators into the wake of the vessel.
A marlin or sailfish may approach the dredge, investigate the presentation, and then strike a separate bait farther behind the boat.
That strike might occur on a short line, an outrigger line, or the longer shotgun position.
Consequently, the position of the successful bait does not, by itself, prove whether the dredge contributed to attracting the fish.
The fish’s exact underwater movements were not documented, so the dredge’s specific contribution to this hookup remains unknown.
Cabo October Fishing Charter Conditions and Offshore Species
October offers Cabo anglers opportunities to target several offshore species, including sailfish, striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo.
Fishing success depends on several variables, including water conditions, baitfish concentrations, trolling presentations, and the location of actively feeding predators.
Even when billfish are present, different boats can experience substantially different results.
This particular charter produced one confirmed sailfish. Although marlin were among the possible offshore targets, no marlin catch was recorded.
Captain David returned Blue Sea to the marina at 11:15 AM after completing the five-hour charter.
Cabo Sportfishing Charter Fleet and Additional Information
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters operates from F Dock at IGY Marina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offering private offshore fishing trips aboard vessels ranging from 32 to 60 feet.
For anglers researching Cabo fishing opportunities, charter vessels, and offshore fishing techniques, additional information is available through the company’s website.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters
F Dock, IGY Marina
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
USA Phone / WhatsApp: +1 (480) 635-2965
Website: https://cabofishings.com/