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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 122026

Trip #20 | Ally Enterprises Charter | July 10 – 13, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #20 Report | Ally Enterprises Charter | July 10 – 13, 2026

Hello Everyone!

We’re currently out on Trip #20, fishing with the Ally Enterprises Charter, 3-Day, running from Friday, July 10, 2026, to Monday, July 13, 2026. There’s been very good signs of 60 to 200lb fish lately. We’ve had great fishing the past couple of nights on the big bluefin. For our last day we switched modes and have been scratching a little yellowtail and dorado this morning. We will return back home to Fisherman’s Landing tomorrow and head back out on the Ryan Bussell Invitational 4-Day Limited Load Trip #21, Monday, July 13, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026 . There’s one spot on the trip. If you would like to join sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

We have a few trips with open spots!

  • Trip #21, Ryan Bussell Invitational 4-Day Limited Load, July 13 – 17, 2026. 1 spot.
  • Trip #24, Turners & Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, July 25 – August 2, 2026. 2 spots.
  • Trip 29, Lady Anglers w/Wendy, Lori & Sophie, 3-Day, August 14 – 17, 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.

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

Ally Enterprises Charter 2026
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Searcher Angler Crew Rob Dorado
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First Yellowtail Caught
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Searcher Crew Rob Bluefin
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Captain’s Blog

Dec 282023

New Hull Paint Looking Shiny!

The crew at Al Larson Boat Shop did a fantastic job painting Searcher’s hull. Just one more step in the 2023-24 maintenance and upgrades.

Next step: get her name back on the bow and stern!

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.

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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 222022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 210 (Non-Tackle Essentials)

Happy holidays, anglers! And welcome back to this week's episode of Tackle Tip Thursday hosted by the knowledgable Lori Sachau, one of Turner's Outdoorsman's finest! In order to make your fish hunt as comfortable as possible, there are a few things you can purchase for yourself beforehand. They can also be [...]

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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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