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San Diego Long Range Fishing | Searcher Sportfishing

Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego Long Range Fishing

Searcher Sportfishing BoatSearcher Sportfishing offers premier San Diego long-range fishing trips departing from Fisherman’s Landing in San Diego, California. Join Captain Mike, Chef Josh, and the Searcher Crew on our 95-foot double-planked mahogany wood sportfishing boat for 2-day to 8-day long-range trip to offshore fishing locations in Southern California and Baja California, Mexico, targeting tuna, yellowtail, wahoo, dorado, and more.

View Searcher’s 2027 Schedule

Searcher is docked at Fisherman’s Landing, 2838 Garrison Street San Diego, CA 92106.

Interested in chartering a trip, send an email, office@searchersportfishing.com or call the office, 619-226-2403.

For the latest Southern California fishing reports check out Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page. If you have tackle questions, give Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop a call, 619-221-8500.

Trip Report

May 242025

Trip #5 | May 23- 26, 2025 | Memorial Day Weekend

Hello Anglers,

Searcher left Fisherman’s Landing Friday morning on trip #5, Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 – 26, 2025. Last night we had some decent opportunities despite the nautical weather and we stayed busy until the fish vanished. Today we spent our morning catching some cod before we head back to the tuna zone tonight.

We also have been enjoying some good homemade meals prepared by Josh and Jeff. Last night we had seasoned pork chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus with a balsamic glaze. Today’s lunch was Linguini Bolognese.

We’ve got spots open during the week on trip #6, a 4-day, Monday, May 26th to Friday, May 30th. Call the office 619-226-2403 or check out our schedule at www.searchersportfishing.com

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Bluefin Fishing
Bluefin Fishing
Bluefin Fishing

Captain’s Blog

Jul 242023

Capt Art on “Let’s Talk Hook-up” radio this Saturday, July 29

Set your alarm clocks!

Capt Art Taylor will be joining Pete Gray and “Rock Cod” Rick Maxa in the studio on Saturday, July 29 for the 7-9 am radio broadcast of our favorite fishing talk show!

You can listen to the radio LIVE on 1090 AM or online at: CLICK HERE to listen live!  Or download the Let’s Talk Hook-up app here

Capt Art will take your questions about the upcoming season, and give all the updates at Searcher Sportfishing.

Call in with your questions during the show–you may win a prize! Call in number is (213) 432-1090.

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Chef Jesse Sartuche
Jesse is our newest chef to join the Searcher crew. He brings years of culinary experience to our galley, preparing contemporary cuisine and farm-to-table dishes.

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Did You Know?

Searcher Offers 12-Day Whale Watching Cruises & Guided Tours!

Whale tail

As you’ve experienced and enjoyed being aboard the Searcher, fishing and spending time with our crew, we’d like to introduce you to another type of trip we offer, Whale Watching through Baja.

We have a 12-day cruise and guided tour from Fisherman’s Landing in San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico, scheduled for February 6 – 17, 2027. We would be thrilled to share one of the most exciting wildlife destinations with you, guided by our expert leadership team.

This is the perfect opportunity to not only spot gray, blue, fin, humpback, sperm, Bryde’s, and pilot whales but also sharpen your photography skills!

For more details, view Baja Whale’s website www.bajawhale.com

Review the detailed itinerary and additional trip information: Baja Whale Tour Itinerary

If you have any questions, please feel free to email searcher.tours@bajawhale.com or call 619-226-2403.

Tackle Tip Thursday

Jan 72021

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 133 (Surgeon’s Knot)

Today is Tackle Tip Thursday! (First one of the New Year.) Today we have special guest Captain Ryan. Ryan gives us a great Tackle Tip. He walks us through how to tie a Surgeon’s Knot. (Monofilament “mono” to fluorocarbon connection knot.) Thank you so much Izorline Fishing Products and Captain Ryan! 🎣Reel [...]

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel and we are able to rebook your spot, or if we receive your cancellation more than 120 days prior to departure, your deposit is refundable less a 10% cancellation fee based on the trip price.

If you cancel less than 120 days prior to departure, the trip is non-refundable unless the spot is rebooked. If the spot is rebooked, a refund will be issued less the 10% cancellation fee based on the trip price.

No refunds will be issued after the trip departs.

We recommend purchasing trip insurance to help protect your vacation investment in the event you need to cancel your trip. For pricing, benefits, and assistance from an agent, please visit Safari Global Travel. https://safariglobaltravel.com/

All trips require a valid passport book or passport card. Cancellation due to not having a valid passport book or passport card is still considered a cancellation and is subject to the same cancellation policy outlined above. Passport books or passport cards must be valid for the duration of the trip and will not expire during the duration of the trip and must meet the Mexican immigration requirements. Please verify your passport expiration date and ensure it meets all travel requirements before making your deposit.

All passengers are required to carry a valid passport (Passport Book or Passport Card) for all trips. Trip itineraries and fishing locations are subject to change based on weather, fishing conditions, and operational needs. Failure to possess a valid passport does not exempt a passenger from the cancellation policy.

Passengers are responsible for ensuring their passport is valid at the time of travel and meets all applicable U.S. and Mexican entry requirements. No refunds will be issued due to a passenger’s failure to provide the required travel documentation.

If a trip requires Mexican immigration documents (such as an FMM or similar visitor authorization), a valid passport or passport card is required.

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