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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

Aug 182026

Trip #27 | Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #27 Report | Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser | Aug 7-10, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing 2026 Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser was a success! This 3-day trip ran from Friday, August 7, 2026, to Monday, August 10, 2026. For over 20 years, Searcher has sponsored the Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser trip in honor of Dick Uranga, aka Captain Potatohead, to support pancreatic cancer research. All funds raised by the Captain Potato Head anglers are donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in Dick’s name. Searcher matches the amount raised, doubling the contribution to this important organization.

We would like to send the BIGGEST THANK YOU to all of our amazing and generous sponsors that donated to the Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser Trip!! Without your generosity and support, this would be possible.

A HUGE THANK YOU!!

Lori Sachau donated a Daiwa Inshore Rod & jigs!
Melton international donated a Kuro 25-40LB Bait Rod!
Pete Gray from Let’s Talk Hook Up donated Costa Pilot House Pro Sunglasses!
“Rock Cod” Rick Maxa from Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop donated gift cards, merch & two small tackle boxes with jigs!
Merrilee Ekstrom from Fisherman’s Processing donated merch & seasoning!
Five Star Fish Processing donated gift cards & merch!
Dave Nearing donated fishing supplies & gifts!
Captain Mike Todter & Chef Josh Evans from Searcher donated a Penn Fathom 40N LD2 reel, lures & merch!

Thank you to everyone that joined us on the 2026 Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser Trip!!

We added two new trips to the 2026 schedule!

Trip #47A-26, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026

Trip #47B-26, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Trips with open spots!

  • Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 25 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
  • Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 1 spot!
  • Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

Our Spring and Summer 2027 trips are posted! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Searcher Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun Raiser 2026
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Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Shane Tuschen
Captain Shane stepped into the world of long-range sportfishing from his background of charter boats. He received his US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's license in 2023. Shane is a skilled captain, valued member of the Searcher family and he brings dedication and expertise to every trip.

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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

Mar 162023

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 216 (Connection Series: Albright Knot)

Watch this video from Rick Maxa at Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop to learn (and practice) a good connection knot for two lines, especially those of different sizes. See Rick and the other experts at Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop located at Fishermans Landing, where Searcher departs. Visiting the shop and reviewing current [...]

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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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