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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 22026

Trip #16 | Let’s Talk Hook Up Sponsored | June 29 – July 1, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report | Let’s Talk Hook Up Sponsored | June 29 – July 1, 2026

Good afternoon,

We’re checking in with a trip report from this past Monday to Wednesday 2-day trip #16. Monday morning, we drove out of Fisherman’s Landing on trip #16, Let’s Talk Hook Up Sponsored 2-Day, Monday, June 29, 2026, to Wednesday, July 1, 2026. It was a fun two-days fishing on kelp along the Baja coast. We catch nice quality grade yellowtail. Dave, the rep brought giveaways courtesy of Let’s Talk Hook Up!

This Thursday afternoon, we’re currently out on the water for the 4th of July Weekend Trip #17.

– Captain Shane reporting for Mike and the Boys

We have a few trips with open spots!

  • Trip #19, 3-Day Limited Load, July 7 – 10, 2026. 1 spot.
  • Trip #21, 4-Fay 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. 16 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

Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing

Captain’s Blog

Dec 112023

Land Crew Checking In!

Hello anglers!

We are excited about our new reservations system that we know will make booking trips and receiving receipts more efficient and timely! Please note that paperwork such as receipts, statements, and pre-trip documents will look different, so don’t mistake them for junk mail. Emails will come from reservations@searchersportfishing.com. Perhaps adding that email to your approved list will help.

Let me know if you need anything or have questions. Thank you for patience as we get ramped up with this new process so booking your trip is easy!

celia, your Land Crew Member

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 12022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 207 (How To Set Your Drag, part 2)

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday, anglers! Thank you for joining us for the second half of our instruction for drag settings on your reel. Captain Art explains in detail the importance of having the right drag setting so you have the best opportunity to win the battle at the rail. [...]

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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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