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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

Jul 172026

Trip #21 | Ryan Bussell Invitational | July 13 – 17, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #21 Report | Ryan Bussell Invitational | July 13 – 17, 2026

Hello Everyone!

Checking in with a trip report! We returned home Friday morning to Fisherman’s Landing from the Ryan Bussell Invitational Trip #21, 4-Day Limited Load, Monday, July 13, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026. We’ve had excellent tuna fishing the past couple of nights on the big bluefin.

We left back out after Friday morning for the weekend on Trip #22, Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored. We’re looking forward to what we can find!

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Trips with open spots!

  • Trip #24, Turners & Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, July 25 – August 2, 2026. 1 spot!
  • Trip #41, Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 3-Day, September 18 – 21, 2026. 1 spot!
  • Trip #47, Seeker Rods Sponsored 7-Day, October 3 – 10, 2026. 13 spots!
  • Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 25 – November 1, 2026. 7 spots!
  • Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 5 spots!
  • Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 4 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

Big Bluefin Tuna
Big Bluefin Tuna
Multiple Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Ryan Bussell Invitational Catching Tuna
Bluefin Tuna

Captain’s Blog

Jan 32024

Fishing Talk Show Time!

FISHING TALK SHOW TIME! Captains Art Taylor and Mike Todter will be on Let’s Talk Hook Up Saturday January 6 from 7-9am. Listen Live on the Let’s Talk Hookup web site, the app or on the radio at “The Mightier” AM1090! Ask your question on the air! 213-432-1090. Fun and fish talk, and updates from Team Searcher. Don’t miss it. ⁣

Spots available on the “Let’s Talk Hook-up” sponsored 2-day fishing trip too! Join the fun here: Sep 11-13 Fishing Trip

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Ryan Lindahn
Captain Ryan has loved San Diego fishing since childhood and joined the Searcher crew over 15 years ago. Known for his patience, easy-going style, and sharp wit, he’s a great resource for novice anglers and seasoned fishermen alike.

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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

Dec 292022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 211 (Seasickness Prevention)

Let's face it--seasickness happens! And when it does, it can cut into valued time at the rail. In order to protect yourself from seasickness, there are over-the-counter and prescribed medications you can get ahead of time to prevent the onset of nausea. Team Searcher also recommends that in addition to looking [...]

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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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