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Cedros Island Group Fishing Trips — How to Plan the Perfect Boys Trip to Baja
A cedros island group fishing trip is the kind of experience that becomes a yearly tradition. You go once, you see what the fishing is like, and within 24 hours of getting home you’re already texting the group chat about coming back next year.
Cedros Island delivers everything a group of serious anglers could want — world-class yellowtail and tuna, a true all-inclusive setup where nobody has to worry about logistics, and an open bar that runs all evening. If you’re the one organizing the trip, this guide covers everything you need to know to pull it off right.
Why Cedros Island Is the Best Group Fishing Trip in Baja
There are plenty of fishing destinations in Baja California. Cedros Island is the one that stands out for groups specifically because of three things:
1. The fishing is genuinely world-class — every single day
Cedros Island sits 60 miles off the Baja coast in protected biosphere waters where fishing pressure is strictly managed. The yellowtail are big (15–40 lbs), they’re abundant, and they cooperate. There are no “off” days at Cedros — if one technique isn’t working, your captain switches to another. With Toro’s live bait barge — the only one on the island — you have an advantage no other group on the water can match.
2. The all-inclusive format is perfect for groups
Nothing kills a group trip faster than someone feeling nickel-and-dimed. At Cedros Sportfishing With Toro, everything is covered — flights, lodging, chef-prepared meals, open bar, tackle, live bait, fish cleaning and vacuum sealing. One price. No surprises. Every guy in the group knows exactly what they’re paying before they show up.
3. Small group format means everyone gets attention
Pangas accommodate up to 3 anglers, with an experienced local captain who knows every productive spot on the island. No crowded party boats. No fighting for a spot on the rail. Every angler on every panga gets personalized attention and maximum fishing time.
How Many People Can You Bring?
Each panga holds up to 3 anglers. For a group trip, Toro runs multiple pangas simultaneously so every group of 3 gets their own boat and captain.
Group size breakdown:
- 3 anglers — 1 panga
- 6 anglers — 2 pangas
- 9 anglers — 3 pangas
- 12 anglers — 4 pangas
Most group trips run 6–9 anglers — big enough for a great group dynamic, small enough that everyone knows each other and the evening stories are shared around the same table.
The small panga format is one of the biggest advantages of this style of trip. On a long-range boat out of San Diego, 20+ anglers are competing for fish and space. At Cedros with Toro, your group of 3 has a private boat, a dedicated captain, and the flexibility to target exactly what you want — whether that’s surface iron for yellowtail, swimbaits for calico bass, or live bait for whatever is biting hardest that day.
Important: Contact Toro directly to confirm availability for your group size before booking. Summer and fall dates fill up months in advance, especially for larger groups.
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What a Group Trip Looks Like — Day by Day
Day 1 — Travel + Afternoon Fishing
Meet at the CBX bridge in Otay Mesa (15 minutes south of San Diego). Cross into Tijuana International Airport and board the charter flight to Cedros Island — approximately 2 hours. Arrive mid-morning, get settled at the lodge, and head out for an afternoon fishing session. Your first fish of the trip is usually in the water before lunch is done digesting.
Days 2–4 — Full Fishing Days
Up at 5:00 AM. Breakfast at 5:30. On the pangas by 6:00 AM. Fish until mid-afternoon — typically around 3–4 PM. Return to the lodge, clean up, and the real group trip begins. Cold drinks on the deck, fish stories getting taller by the hour, chef-prepared dinner as the sun goes down over the Pacific. The open bar runs all evening.
Day 5 — Morning Fishing + Departure
A few final hours on the water before packing up. Your fish has been cleaned, filleted, vacuum-sealed, and packed for the flight home throughout the trip. Fly back to Tijuana, cross the CBX, and drive home with a cooler full of yellowtail and enough material to dominate the group chat for the next six months.
Everything Your Group Gets — The Full All-Inclusive Breakdown
This is what every angler in your group gets with every package:
✅ Round-trip charter flight from Tijuana to Cedros Island
✅ Airport transport on the island
✅ Lodging at the Oceanview Lodge — private rooms, private bathrooms, ocean views, satellite WiFi
✅ All meals — breakfast, lunch on the panga, and chef-prepared dinner every evening
✅ Open bar — all day and evening, included
✅ Massage — included for every angler
✅ Private panga with experienced local captain (max 3 anglers per boat)
✅ Rods, reels, tackle provided
✅ Live bait from the only bait barge on the island
✅ Fish cleaning, filleting, and vacuum sealing
✅ Mexican fishing license
What’s not included: Tips for guides and staff (budget 15–20% of trip cost), and your CBX bridge crossing ticket (~$18–20 each way).
→ Full details: What Your Trip Includes →
Breaking Down the Cost Per Person
This is the question every trip organizer gets asked first. Here’s the math:
The 5-Day Package is $3,300 per angler — that’s 4.5 days of all-inclusive fishing with everything covered. Flights, lodging, all meals, open bar, massage, tackle, live bait, and fish processing. One price, no surprises.
Compare that to what a comparable trip actually costs elsewhere:
- Long-range boat from San Diego (5 days): $1,800–$2,500 per person — no lodging, no meals, no open bar
- Cabo fishing charter (5 days, lodging separate): $2,000–$3,500+ per person with everything added up
- Cedros Island with Toro (5 days, everything included): $3,300 per person — flights, lodging, all meals, open bar, tackle, fish processing all covered
When you add up what a comparable trip actually costs piece by piece, Cedros with Toro is the better value — because there’s nothing left to add.
Package options for your group:
| Package | Price Per Angler | Fishing Days |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Day | $3,050 | 3.5 days |
| 5-Day | $3,300 | 4.5 days |
| 8-Day | $4,550 | 7 days |
Luggage — What to Know Before You Fly
Because you’re flying on a small charter aircraft, there are weight restrictions every group member needs to know:
- Inbound (arriving at Cedros): 30 lbs per person
- Outbound (leaving Cedros): 75 lbs per person — the extra weight allowance is for your fish
Pack in soft duffel bags, not hard-shell suitcases. One duffel + one rod tube per person is the standard setup. Toro’s team provides specific packing guidance when you confirm your booking.
How to Coordinate Booking for a Group
The trip organizer’s job is simple:
- Pick your dates — check the calendar for availability: 2026 Calendar →
- Confirm your group size — message Toro on WhatsApp to verify availability for your number of anglers
- Choose your package — 4, 5, or 8 days depending on how much time your group can commit
- Secure with a deposit — each angler reserves their spot with a deposit
- Coordinate CBX details — Toro’s team sends all pre-trip logistics information after booking
The deposit structure means your group doesn’t have to pay everything upfront — anglers can lock in their spot and pay the balance closer to the trip date.
For groups, the earlier you book the better. Summer and fall dates — especially August, September, and October — are the most requested and fill up the fastest. Groups that go every year lock in their dates for the following season before they leave the island.
→ Message Toro on WhatsApp to check group availability →
Frequently Asked Questions
How big can our group be for a Cedros Island fishing trip?
There’s no hard maximum — Toro runs multiple pangas simultaneously so larger groups are accommodated. Each panga holds up to 3 anglers with a dedicated captain. Contact Toro directly to confirm availability for your specific group size.
Can anglers in our group fish for different species?
Yes — each panga operates independently. One boat can target yellowtail on surface iron while another targets calico bass in the kelp. Your captain takes direction from your group and adjusts to what’s biting.
Is the open bar really unlimited?
Yes. The open bar is included with every package for the entire trip — at the lodge all evening and cold drinks on the panga during fishing. No tab, no extra charge.
What’s the best time of year for a group fishing trip to Cedros Island?
Summer and fall (June–October) are the most popular for groups because tuna and yellowtail are both active simultaneously. September and October offer the best combination of trophy yellowtail and late-season tuna. Book these months well in advance.
Can we keep our fish and bring it home?
Yes. All fish is cleaned, filleted, vacuum-sealed, and packed for the return flight throughout your trip. The outbound luggage allowance is 75 lbs per person specifically to accommodate your catch.
Do we need to bring our own fishing gear?
No — rods, reels, tackle, and live bait are all provided. Bring personal gear only if you have specific preferences. Most group anglers travel light on gear and use what’s provided on the pangas.
Ready to Book Your Group Trip?
Cedros Island group fishing trips book up fast — especially for summer and fall. If you have dates in mind, now is the time to reach out and lock them in before someone else takes your spot.
Message Toro directly on WhatsApp with your group size and preferred dates:
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Or browse the packages and check calendar availability:
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