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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 82026

Trip #18 | Seeker Rods Sponsored | July 4 – 7, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report | Seeker Rods Sponsored | July 4 – 7, 2026

Good afternoon,

We returned home to Fisherman’s Landing early Tuesday morning from Trip #18, Seeker Rods Sponsored, July 4 – 7, 2026! It was a great time out on the water with Seeker representative Sophie and the awesome anglers who join us every year. There were great opportunities to catch trophy bluefin. The weather on the last night of the trip put a slight damper on things, but conditions appear to be on the upswing. It was a fun three days of fishing for bluefin and yellowtail, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

We’re currently out on Trip #19, 3-Day Limited Load, July 7 – 10, 2026.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

We have a few trips with open spots!

  • Trip #21, 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. 14 spots.
  • Trip #48, 7-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 10 – 17, 2026. 1 spot.
  • 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

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Captain’s Blog

Dec 162023

Your Booking and Payment Process

Hello anglers!

If you thought there were a few differences in scheduling a trip or receiving trip confirmation/receipts from me, you aren’t wrong! Our new reservation software is now integrated into our web site and the trip materials look a bit different. I know this will make our office even more efficient and your payment receipts more timely.

I’ve included a sample confirmation in this post. Note the trip information, your contact details, your trip deposits, and the important “Terms and Conditions.” For now, the Trip reference will be the fishing year and your trip number. This sample shows (“24-30”) which is 2024, trip #30. We will be editing the email text in the future, but you will always recognize our logo and the subject line will contain Searcher Sportfishing. If you are paying for others, their names and payments will be included in your receipt.

Check out the booking system on the schedule page! You’ll be logging in with an account password, so if you need help with that or anything else, please call or email.

  • Phone: 619-226-2403
  • Email: reservations@searchersportfishing.com (This is the email sender for your trip materials, so add it to your approved list!)
  • THANK YOU for your patience as we continue to fine-tune this customized system.

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Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Mike Hurd
Captain Michael is a great addition to our relief crew team. In his other life, he is a firefighter!

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Did You Know?

Searcher Offers 12-Day Whale Watching Cruises & Guided Tours!

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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 82022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 208 (How To Hold Your Rod)

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday, anglers! Welcome to another week of Tackle Tip Thursday, anglers! This week we will getting some more tips from one of our beloved pro staffers from Seeker Fishing Rods, Fred Brandt! The proper way to handle your rod is demonstrated and Fred suggests how to [...]

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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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