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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

Jun 282026

Trip #15 | 3-Day Weekend Limited Load | June 26 – 29, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #15 Report | 3-Day Weekend Limited Load | June 26 – 29, 2026

Good afternoon,

We’re out on trip #15, 3-Day Weekend Limited Load, Friday, June 26, 2026, to Monday, June 29, 2026. Left Fisherman’s Landing Friday morning and arrived at the bluefin grounds that night. Saw good signs but conditions were tough, choppy and lots of traffic. We did get a few opportunities on 30-100lb fish. Decided to bail out around midnight and made a 100+ mile move. The past couple of days we’ve had good yellowtail fishing and still looking for some more before heading back home Monday morning.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

We have a few trips with open spots!

Trip #17, 4th of July Weekend, July 1 – 4, 2026. 1 spot.
Trip #19, 3-Day Limited Load, July 7 – 10, 2026. 1 spot.
Trip #21, 4-Fay Limited Load, July 13 – 17, 2026. 2 spots.
Trip #24, Turners & Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, July 25 – August 2, 2026. 2 spots.
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

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Captain’s Blog

Dec 72023

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 229 (Rail Rods)

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday!

Penn Fishing Tackle pro-staffer, Steve Carson, shares why a rail rod (and not one from the 80’s!) is a key piece in your tuna-fishing arsenal. There are many to choose from and many ways each can be used to maximize your reeling in success, so sit back and learn from a master!

To review our tackle suggestions for your upcoming trip, click here:SEARCHER TACKLE SUGGESTIONS

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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!

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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

Nov 242022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 206 (Bait Making)

Welcome to another episode of Tackle Tip Thursday! Logan, a longtime Searcher angler, is here this week stressing the importance of being prepared for the important task of bait making on your long range adventures. Thank you, Logan! 🎣Reel in more Tackle Tips here! Subscribers get hooked up to new videos [...]

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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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