Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego Long Range Fishing
Searcher 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
Trip #3 | May 16-19, 2025 | John Waggoner Charter Update
Good Afternoon Anglers,
Searcher returned Monday morning from a 3-day charter with John Waggoner and friends, Friday, May 16th to Monday, May 19th. We had excellent fishing Friday night but afterwards had a tough couple of days. We had to run from the weather Saturday and went looking at another area. Saw a little bit of fish but couldn’t catch them. Sunday, we decided to try something different and searched for some coastal yellowtail. We saw a few schools, but they don’t bite! Very encouraging signs but the fish weren’t in the right mode. During the trip we enjoyed delicious meals prepared by Dan and Jeff, consisting of tri-tip, pulled pork, Asian rice bowl, and BBQ chicken. We definitely enjoyed this group of Anglers and look forward to seeing them all later this season and next year.
Tomorrow, we drive out on a 2.5-day, trip #4, Tuesday, May 20th to Friday, May 23rd. 3 spots available if you feel like jumping on the boat. We also have a few spots open on trip #6, a 4-day, Monday, May 26th to Friday, May 30th.
Check out our 2025 schedule or call the office 619-226-2403.
– Captain Mike and the Boys
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Jul 19 (Jul 16-20) 4 day Accurate Fishing Open
(We have an issue with sending photos. We’ll get them loaded when boat returns on Thursday.)
One of the few bluefin caught the first night.
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Searcher Offers 12-Day Whale Watching Cruises & Guided Tours!
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
Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 130 (Bluefin Tuna Lures)
It’s Tackle Tip Thursday! Today we have Searcher Team member Justin talking bluefin tuna lures. Justin gives us the run down on all the must-haves to stock up on for bluefin tuna. First is a flat fall 200g and higher. Second is the colt-sniper of all sizes, but 80g is Justin's preferred [...]
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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.