Trip Reports

Hello Anglers,

We’ve started posting our 2026 schedule. Not all trips are up yet, but they’re coming soon. If the trip you want isn’t open for online signups, make sure to get on the waitlist. If a spot opens, we’ll plug you in before it goes live. Link to our schedule page: Searcher Schedule

For the latest fishing action, check out Fisherman’s Landing’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@fishermanslanding.

Need tackle advice? Give the crew at Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop a call. They’re dialed in on what’s biting and what gear’s working: 619-221-8500.

Got questions? Shoot us an email at office@searchersportfishing.com or call 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Hello Anglers,

We left Fisherman’s Landing Monday morning on trip #21, 4-Day Ryan Bussell Invitational that ran from July 14 – 18, 2025.  We had some good daytime and night action catching quality bluefin ranging from 40 lbs. to 100 lbs. Daytime we were catching lingcods and rockfish.

We currently out on trip #22, 3-Day Weekend Charter with Knee Deep Brewing Company with Rich Denio Charters. We’ve spent the weekend limit style fishing in the afternoons and catching bluefins ranging from 20 lbs. to 80 lbs. at night. Good weather on both trips.

We’ve started posting our 2026 schedule. Not all trips are posted but will be up shortly. If the trip you’re interested in is not open for online signup, put your name on the waitlist and you’ll be added if open spots are available, before the trip opens online. Direct link to our schedule page: https://searcher.fishingreservations.net/sales/  or email or office the office, office@searchersportfishing.com or 619-226-2403.

Fisherman’s Landing has been posting fish report videos on YouTube with the latest updates. Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fishermanslanding.

Additionally, if you have specific tackle questions, feel free to give Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop a call. Their crew stays up to date on current conditions, what’s being caught, and what tackle is working best. 619-221-8500.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Hello Anglers,

We left Fisherman’s Landing Friday morning on trip #20, 3-Day Weekend Limited Load, running July 11 – 14, 2025.  The first night and couple of days we fished mixed grade fish up to 70 lbs. Good action at night and a nice day time plunker. The sign dissipated midday, and we made a move yesterday afternoon and it paid off. Very good opportunity last night on XL grade fish. Handful of them over 200, most ranged from 150-200 lbs.

We’ve started posting our 2026 schedule. Not all trips are posted but will be up shortly. If the trip you’re interested in is not open for online signup, put your name on the waitlist and you’ll be added if open spots are available, before the trip opens online. Direct link to our schedule page: https://searcher.fishingreservations.net/sales/  or email or office the office, office@searchersportfishing.com or 619-226-2403.

Fisherman’s Landing has been posting fish report videos on YouTube with the latest updates. Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fishermanslanding.

Additionally, if you have specific tackle questions, feel free to give Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop a call. Their crew stays up to date on current conditions, what’s being caught, and what tackle is working best. 619-221-8500.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Hello Anglers,

Searcher’s fishing season is underway! We’re currently out on trip #20, 3-Day Weekend Limited Load, running from Friday, July 11th to Monday, July 14th. Several tackle recommendations if you’re joining us on an upcoming trip. Please come prepared to fish with anchovy bait. Bring light tackle setups, specifically 20–30 lb. test line, small hooks, and small sliding sinkers. Along with your usual nighttime jigging set and a set of fly lining 40-60 lbs.

Fisherman’s Landing has been posting fish report videos on YouTube with the latest updates. You can check them out here Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fishermanslanding.

If you have specific tackle questions, feel free to give Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop a call. Their crew stays up to date on current conditions, what’s being caught, and what tackle is working best. 619-221-8500.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Hello Anglers,

We left Fisherman’s Landing Tuesday morning on trip #19, 3-day limited load, July 8 – 11, 2025. The past couple of days we’ve had some good opportunities mixed with unfavorable conditions and choppy weather which put a little damper on things. But everyone is having a good time, working hard for the bit. Today we changed modes and have been looking down the beach, scratching up some mixed grade yellowtail.

We’ve also started posting our 2026 fishing schedule. Not all trips are live yet, but we’re working to get everything finalized and posted. If you see a trip you’re interested in that isn’t open for signups yet, feel add your name to the waitlist and we’ll contact you based on availability.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 619-226-2403 or email us at office@searchersportfishing.com.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Hello Anglers,

We drove out of Fisherman’s Landing Saturday morning on our 3-day Seeker Rods sponsored trip, July 5 – 8, 2025. Fishing has been good the past couple of days. Saturday night we had good opportunities on some bluefin tunas ranging from 60 – 150 lbs. Sunday afternoon we did some plunker style daytime fishing. After sun sets, we’re hoping for another active night.

Thank you to Seeker Rods and Sophia Huynh for supplying gear and having great giveaways!

We’ve also started posting our 2026 fishing schedule. Not all trips are live yet, but we’re working to get everything finalized and posted. If you see a trip you’re interested in that isn’t open for signups yet, feel add your name to the waitlist and we’ll contact you based on availability.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 619-226-2403 or email us at office@searchersportfishing.com.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Hello Anglers,

We’re out on our 4th of July 3-day trip #17, July 2 – 5, 2025. We’ve been seeing a lot of action with both day and night bites. Daytime fishing was dominated by sinker rigs, while a variety of smaller profile jigs have proven successful at night.

Happy 4th of July!

We’ve also started posting our 2026 fishing schedule. Not all trips are live yet, but we’re working to get everything finalized and posted. If you see a trip you’re interested in that isn’t open for signups yet, feel add your name to the waitlist and we’ll contact you based on availability.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 619-226-2403 or email us at office@searchersportfishing.com.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Hello Anglers,

Searcher returned Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025, from our 2-day Let’s Talk Hook Up Trip #16, June 30 to July 2, 2025. Monday night and Tuesday afternoon we had opportunities on tunas ranging from 20lbs. to 120lbs. When Tuesday night rolled around the action wouldn’t quit. We stopped on a school and the tuna were biting. All 20 anglers got a bite and several had a couple.

This was a great trip, with good weather and action throughout. We got to celebrate Tyler’s 16th birthday with him, anglers aboard received great giveaways from the Let’s Talk Hook Up crew and all our anglers went home with plenty of fish.

After all the anglers debarked the boat and the fish were offloaded this morning, we loaded a new of anglers and drove out on our 4th of July trip. We’ll be on the water from Wednesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 5, 2025. Stay tuned for updates.

We’ve also started posting our 2026 fishing schedule. Not all trips are live yet, but we’re working to get everything finalized and posted. If you see a trip you’re interested in that isn’t open for signups yet, feel add your name to the waitlist and we’ll contact you based on availability.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 619-226-2403 or email us at office@searchersportfishing.com.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Good Evening Anglers,

Searcher left Fisherman’s Landing Friday morning on trip #15, a 3-day weekend limited load, June 27 – 30, 2025. Last night we saw good opportunities on tunas ranging from 120lbs to 190lbs. The weather has been good, and we’ll see what tonight brings us.

Gear suggestion for the upcoming trip, a heavy rod for nighttime, 50-pound dropper loop and a couple flyline rods.

We’ve started posting our 2026 fishing schedule. Not all trips are live yet, but we’re working diligently to get everything finalized and posted. If you see a trip you’re interested in that isn’t open for signups yet, feel free to add your name to the waitlist and we’ll contact you based on availability.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 619-226-2403 or email us at office@searchersportfishing.com.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike & the Boys

Hello Anglers,

We left Fisherman’s Landing Tuesday afternoon on trip #14, 2.5-day limited load, June 24 – 27, 2025. The past couple of nights we’ve seen good signs of fish and have had some nice opportunities on 40 – 200 lbs. The weather has been good and we have one more night before heading home. We’ll see what the day brings.

Thank you to Penn Reels for the VISX Extreme Conventional Reels. Fishing has been good.

– Captain Mike and the Boys