Cabo Fishing Report - October 16, 2026 - Yellowfin Tuna
Five Yellowfin Tuna Strikes Highlight a Cabo Pacific Fishing Charter
There is a particular excitement that comes with offshore tuna fishing when the trolling spread suddenly starts producing repeated strikes. For Robert and six fellow anglers aboard the 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea, October 16, 2026, delivered exactly that experience.
Fishing approximately seven miles offshore from the Lighthouse on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas, the group encountered five yellowfin tuna between 11:00 AM and 1:20 PM.
One fish made it aboard, weighing an impressive 53 pounds. Four additional tuna were hooked but broke off before landing.
The concentrated action lasted just two hours and twenty minutes, making the first day of the group’s two-day fishing adventure particularly memorable.
October 16 Cabo Fishing Report — Charter Snapshot
Charter Date: October 16, 2026
Fishing Company: Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters
Vessel: 60’ Bertram Blue Sea
Anglers: Robert and Six Fellow Guests
Charter Duration: 8 Hours
Departure: 6:15 AM
Scheduled Return: 2:15 PM
Fishing Grounds: Approximately 7 Miles Offshore from the Lighthouse
Total Yellowfin Tuna Strikes: 5
Strike Window: 11:00 AM–1:20 PM
Yellowfin Tuna Landed: 1
Landed Weight: 53 Pounds
Additional Tuna Hooked and Lost: 4
Lure: Blue-and-Pink Cuchito
Additional Equipment: Tournament-Style Dredge
Cabo Offshore Fishing Charter Explores the Lighthouse Grounds
The Lighthouse near Cabo Falso is an important reference point for anglers exploring the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas.
Offshore waters in this region can hold yellowfin tuna, marlin, dorado, wahoo, and other pelagic species, depending on seasonal conditions.
Robert’s group departed Cabo San Lucas Marina at 6:15 AM aboard Blue Sea, beginning an eight-hour charter designed to explore productive offshore fishing areas.
The crew concentrated approximately seven miles offshore from the Lighthouse.
Their trolling presentation included Cuchito lures featuring blue upper sections and pink undersides.
Tournament-style dredge equipment was also part of the offshore fishing setup.
The early portion of the trip involved searching for productive water and working the trolling spread.
Then, shortly before midday, the yellowfin tuna began responding.
Cabo Yellowfin Fishing Charter Produces Five Hookups in 140 Minutes
The first recorded tuna strike occurred at approximately 11:00 AM.
By 1:20 PM, the anglers had experienced five yellowfin tuna strikes.
One of those fish was successfully landed, weighing 53 pounds.
The remaining four tuna were hooked but broke off before reaching the vessel.
For anyone who has fought yellowfin tuna, the challenge is familiar.
These fish are capable of sustained runs, sudden changes in direction, and powerful resistance beneath the boat.
A hooked tuna may appear manageable early in the fight before making another demanding run.
Landing one fish from five hookups does not diminish the intensity of the action. It accurately reflects the difficulty of converting offshore strikes into completed catches.
For Robert and his six fellow anglers, the repeated hookups created an exciting stretch of fishing during the first day of their two-day charter.
Cabo Trolling Fishing Charter Features Blue-and-Pink Cuchito Lures
One of the most interesting technical details from this trip was the lure selection.
The crew used Cuchito trolling lures with blue upper sections and pink undersides.
Colour combinations are a frequent topic of discussion among offshore anglers because visibility and contrast can change with sunlight, water clarity, and lure position.
The blue-and-pink pattern provided a distinctive presentation during the October 16 charter.
Five yellowfin tuna struck the trolling spread within 140 minutes.
However, lure colour alone cannot explain the results.
Trolling speed, lure movement, fish activity, baitfish distribution, and water conditions can all contribute to a successful presentation.
The vessel also carried tournament-style dredge equipment, designed to imitate a concentration of baitfish beneath the surface.
The precise influence of the dredge on these particular tuna encounters was not documented.
Cabo Autumn Fishing Charter Demonstrates Yellowfin Tuna Strength
October can provide productive yellowfin tuna opportunities around Cabo San Lucas.
The Pacific fishing grounds outside the Lighthouse are among the areas anglers explore when searching for offshore species.
Conditions can change quickly, and tuna may move with currents, temperature breaks, and concentrations of baitfish.
That variability is one reason offshore crews continue searching and adjusting their presentations throughout a charter.
The October 16 results illustrated both the rewards and frustrations of tuna fishing.
One 53-pound yellowfin reached the boat, while four additional fish escaped after being hooked.
Five strikes in a relatively short period provided plenty of action, even though the final landed count was one.
Cabo Private Fishing Charter Begins Two Days on the Pacific
Robert and his six fellow anglers were scheduled for two fishing days aboard the 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea.
Their October 16 outing was an eight-hour charter departing at 6:15 AM, with a scheduled return at 2:15 PM.
The first day produced five yellowfin tuna strikes approximately seven miles offshore from the Lighthouse.
The final recorded result was one yellowfin tuna landed at 53 pounds and four additional fish hooked and lost.
For anglers interested in Pacific offshore fishing, this trip offers a useful example of the importance of lure presentation, patience, and the challenge of landing powerful yellowfin tuna.
Final Cabo Fishing Catch Summary
October 16, 2026 | 60’ Bertram Blue Sea | 8 Hours | 7 Anglers | 5 Yellowfin Tuna Strikes | 1 Yellowfin Landed — 53 Pounds | 4 Hooked and Lost | Pacific Side of the Lighthouse
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