Cabo San Lucas Offshore Fishing Report – A Pacific Sailfish at the 95 Spot
October 5, 2026 – One Pacific Sailfish Released – Cabo Fishing Report
A ten-hour run aboard the 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea with Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter and Tours produced one Pacific sailfish on October 5, 2026. Captain David operated the vessel with three anglers aboard, and the fish was released.
For fishermen working offshore from Charleston, South Carolina, the interesting comparison is not simply the difference in water temperature. It is how two major offshore fisheries approach the same challenge: locating billfish across large areas of ocean.
OCTOBER 5 – OFFSHORE CHARTER DATA
Date: October 5, 2026 | Duration: 10 Hours
Vessel: 60’ Bertram Blue Sea | Captain: David
Departure: 7:00 AM | Return: 5:00 PM
Anglers: 3 | Guests: Jason, Philip, Nathan
Fishing Grounds: Reef / 95 Spot | Dredge: Included
Species: Pacific Sailfish | Caught: 1
Released: 1 | Retained: 0
Recorded Release Rate: 100% | Lunch: Included
Afternoon Snack: Included | Departure: F Dock, IGY Marina
Atlantic and Pacific Cabo Fishing Charter – Similar Objectives, Different Grounds
Charleston offshore crews often search for pelagic species along the Gulf Stream and surrounding temperature breaks.
Cabo San Lucas offers another major billfish fishery, with fishing grounds influenced by the meeting of Pacific and Gulf of California waters.
The October 5 charter notes identify the reef and 95 Spot.
The exact hookup coordinates were not recorded, and the notes do not establish how far the boat travelled during its ten-hour reservation.
That distinction matters when comparing catch reports from different offshore destinations.
Cabo Fishing Report – Dredge Equipment and the Trolling Program
The Blue Sea’s booking included a dredge system.
Dredges imitate a concentration of baitfish moving below the surface, creating a visual attraction for offshore predators.
The principle will be familiar to Atlantic billfish anglers who incorporate dredges into their trolling spreads.
However, the original record does not specify the bait, lure, trolling speed or presentation responsible for the sailfish hookup.
The dredge’s inclusion is confirmed; its role in the actual strike is not.
Pacific Sailfish Cabo Charter – A Post-Hurricane Fishing Day
This expedition followed Hurricane Rachel.
The extended charter allowed Captain David time to evaluate fishing opportunities under the conditions encountered that day.
Verified wind, swell, water temperature and moon measurements were not included in the booking notes.
The three guests, Jason, Philip and Nathan, were staying at the Blue Sky Cabo Condo Villa in El Tezal.
Their telephone area codes are associated with eastern Washington, Utah and Colorado, respectively, but these associations do not verify their residences.
The confirmed fishing result was one Pacific sailfish released, with no retained fish recorded.
FINAL CHARTER RECORD
October 5, 2026 | 60’ Bertram Blue Sea | Captain David
10-Hour Private Charter | 3 Anglers | Reef / 95 Spot
1 Pacific Sailfish Caught | 1 Released | 0 Retained
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charter and Tours
F Dock, IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico