I drive you. We leave from San Diego and travel together, about eight to nine hours. It is one of the more beautiful drives you will ever take, and honestly some of the best conversations happen in that van.
Questions Before the Trip
Everything people ask before heading into Baja.
Driving into Mexico, what to bring, whether you need to know how to fish, and the other questions people ask before booking.
Clear answers
You should know what to expect before you go.
The biggest questions are usually about the drive, safety, fishing experience and what happens after you book. Choose a topic below or open any question for a direct answer.
Getting there
Transportation, the border crossing and what you need before leaving San Diego.
I have been making this drive my entire life. My mother is from Baja California and I have been crossing that border for fifty-seven years. I know the road, I know where we stop, and I know the people at the other end. You are not figuring any of this out on your own.
You can also learn more about Randy’s Baja experience .
Randy is confirming the final passport, tourist permit and travel-document requirements. Mexican fishing permits are already included in the trip. Every guest will receive the confirmed documentation requirements before departure.
The fishing
Experience levels, fishing seasons, equipment and bringing your catch home.
Then you are going to have a very good couple of days. Plenty of people arrive having never held a rod, and the captains will look after you.
Randy is confirming the species guests can expect during different parts of the year. The final information will be added here once it has been confirmed with the local captains.
The fishing down there is world class and runs year round, so pick the time your people can actually get away.
Yes. Cleaning, processing, and getting it across the border are all handled.
Randy is confirming exactly what is provided, including rods, reels, tackle and bait. The final equipment list will be provided before guests book.
The trip
Trip length, lodging, inclusions, families and what happens away from the boats.
Three nights and two full days of fishing, plus the drive each way.
See the complete Rodfather trip experience for the current day-by-day schedule.
Transportation from San Diego, three nights lodging, two days of fishing, boats and captains, Mexican fishing permits, fish processing, welcome dinner, breakfast bags, the awards banquet, a Rodfather hat and t-shirt, and a professional trip host.
Review the complete package on the Rodfather Tours pricing page .
Three hotel nights are included. Randy is confirming the final hotel description and room arrangements. Current pricing is based on double occupancy, and confirmed lodging details will be provided before booking.
Yes. This was built for families.
Minimum age being confirmedRandy is confirming whether a minimum age applies. Include your children’s ages when you inquire so he can discuss the trip with you directly.
Perfectly fine. There is swimming, the beach, the coves, and the food. Nobody is obligated to get on a boat.
Randy is preparing the final packing list. Guests will receive clear instructions about clothing, personal items, travel documents and fishing-related equipment before departure.
Booking and money
Pricing, deposits, cancellations and private-group trips.
The Rodfather Classic starts at $2,995 for two guests, with additional adults from $1,495 and additional children from $995. Pricing is based on double occupancy and can vary by season and group size.
Visit the Baja fishing trip pricing page for the complete package information.
Visit the Book Your Trip page , select an available date from the calendar and complete the requested booking information. I take it from there.
Randy is finalizing the deposit amount and balance schedule. The complete payment terms will be shown clearly before you submit payment or confirm a trip.
The cancellation and rescheduling policy is being finalized. You will be able to review the complete terms before paying a deposit or confirming your trip.
Yes, starting at $19,995 depending on group size and what you want built in. Get in touch and we will put together a quote.
Begin through the Rodfather Tours booking calendar and include your group details.
You are not doing this alone
Randy is with you the whole way.
This is not a trip where you are handed a confirmation number and left to figure everything out yourself. Randy coordinates the experience and travels with the group.
The group travels together from San Diego to Baja California and back.
Randy personally knows the captains, lodging partners and people handling the fish.
You have one host helping coordinate the trip from the beginning through the return journey.
Still have a question?
I would rather answer it before we leave San Diego.
Review the available trip dates or start your booking and include anything you want Randy to know.