Searcher at a glance
Searcher is a US Coast Guard SOLAS (Safety of Life At Sea) and FCC inspected and certified sportfishing vessel.
Searcher is a 95-foot long, 24-foot wide sportfisher operating out of Fisherman’s Landing in San Diego, California. Fourteen cabins sleep two or three anglers each and have storage shelves, sink, mirror, and a 110-volt AC outlet. Each bunk has sheets, blankets, and pillows. There are four restrooms, two showers, a large indoor dining and relaxing salon, and padded benches on the upper observation deck. The boat is air-conditioned throughout.
Searcher’s bait tanks carry 250 scoops of bait for plenty of casts. Our 10-ton freezer with RSW (refrigerated saltwater) will store your fish until we get to the dock. There you can do business with reputable canning, filleting and smoking companies.
Searcher is a US Coast Guard SOLAS (Safety of Life At Sea) and FCC inspected and certified sportfishing vessel. We carry two 475-horsepower computerized Caterpiller engines and two 60-kilowatt generators. State-of-the-art electronics such as GPS satellite navigation, satellite phone service, radars, color-scanning sonar, depth sounder, and more keeps us in touch and on the fish!
Interactive Deck Diagram
Get to Know Team Searcher
Our team of professionals ensures your fishing experience is fun, safe, and productive. Captains have the latest fish-finding gear at their fingertips to identify the best fishing conditions which maximizes your catching success. Crewmen are there to offer tackle tips, help at the rail, and gaffing assistance. Chefs prepare fresh and delicious meals and snacks that keep you satisfied and energized. Land crew gets your trip booked and questions answered, and handles all the dockside details.
Catch some adventure with Team Searcher!
Cape Polaris Legacy
Cape Polaris was the first “long-range” sportfisher–the first in a line of famed Polaris boats built by Poole Boats.
Join Captains and crew aboard Searcher
Join Team Searcher aboard Searcher on a 1.5 day offshore chasing tuna or a 7-day trip to Alijos Rocks where there’s a chance to reel in a 100-pound yellowfin tuna or a feisty wahoo. Or maybe a 3 to 4-day trip fishing for bluefin tuna and yellowtail fits your schedule better. Click for current San Diego Sportfishing Schedule.