Boat Searcher Sportfishing Boat Big Yellowtail Sunset Crew and Wahoo Crew and sunset Fish off the boat
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 2026 & Partial 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

Aug 22016

Trip 11 (3 day) Aug 1 Report

transmitted at 7 pm on Aug 1, 2016

Hello all,

Well, we saw enough fish today to have a good day fishing, though we couldn’t get them all to bite. We were observing yellowfin tuna in the 12-20 pound range – we managed to land some too. We caught some dorado on kelp paddies today so we had a little action there as well. Crewmember Ben Hart is pictured with Anthony Feroce from Chandler, AZ – who landed a yellowfin tuna that Ben hooked up using one of our Hook and Hand outfits supplied by Accurate Products and Seeker Rods. Thanks to them for the great gear and the sponsorship.

Great weather again today, calm seas and light winds. What a great 3-day trip it has been with this group from High Desert Communications. There are some pretty good signs of fish around now so we hope it continues!

Dinner soon, Chef Charley’s making fresh yellowtail with roasted red pepper rice pilaf, roasted squash, salad and fresh bread. Yum!  We’ll be back tomorrow morning.

Capt Art and Team Searcher

Captain’s Blog

Aug 142014

August 13 report

Hello anglers: We had a great day with excellent fishing for yellowfin tuna and a few nice bluefin tuna as well. Most of the fish were caught in the morning, but the larger bluefin were caught in the afternoon. The majority of the yellowfin are 20 pound average and the bluefin are in the 30-40 pound range. Live bait was the primary catching method, with 25-30 pound line and a short piece of matching floro carbon leader.
Thanks to Gary Gillingham and Accurate products for the loaner gear and the knowledge to help everyone out. Today’s picture is  Richard and Dennis Yoshioka, long-time Searcher family fishermen. They both had nice bluefin tuna this afternoon.aug 12-17 yoshioka
Team Searcher

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Mike Todter | Owner
Captain Mike Todter, co-owner of Searcher since 2023, is the driving force at the helm. As Searcher’s captain, Mike is relentless in his quest to find the best fishfding spots, using his sharp instincts and deep knowledge of the ocean to deliver exceptional results.

more profiles

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

What Our Anglers Say

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.

Go to Top