Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego, CA | Saltwater Fishing
Searcher’s 2025 Schedule – Click here to view!
Dreaming of catching bluefin, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail, dorado, wahoo, and other saltwater fish? Head to San Diego, the gateway to some of the best deep-sea fishing in Baja California, Mexico. Join Captain Mike, Chef Josh and the Searcher Crews on our 95-foot boat for 1.5-day to 8-day long-range sportfishing excursions to the prime fishing destinations of Baja California.
Searcher is docked at Fisherman’s Landing, 2838 Garrison Street San Diego, CA 92106.
Book your 2025 Searcher Sportfishing trip and gain access to prime offshore fishing areas for fishing for bluefin, yellowfin, dorado, yellowtail and more!
View our schedule and book online or call the office at 619-226-2403.
Trip Report
May 29 (3-day) Memorial Day
Good morning anglers,
Wer’e drifting today isntead of driving around all day and night, so it’s a better day!
We couldn’t find the spots up we saw in the afternoon yesterday when the sun went down. So we relocated to a different zone and caught a couple 50lbers last night. This morning all we see is big ones and they’re are biting.
The fish are 80-180lbs and we haven’t caught one under 100. They’re all coming on the sinker rigs. They’re very hard to catch and we’re losing a lot of them at the moment.
If you are coming on an upcoming trip, make sure you bring a rail rod and large 2-speed reel with 80-100lb.
Captain Mike and the boys
Congrats John!
Good evening anglers,
We plunked on these big fish all afternoon. They bit all day today, and though it was better in the morning, we were still seeing them and getting bites in the afternoon.
Lots of heartbreaks today, lots of opportunity. A sinker rig on 80lb was the go-to outfit for best success. Any fish we hooked on 60lb, ended up getting away. These fish are no joke. We tried a few schools in the dark before heading home, but our anglers are exhausted, so we’re going to call it and end on a high note here.
Captain Mike and the boys
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Sep 1 (Aug 31-Sep 2) 1.5 day Let’s Talk Hook-up
Good morning,
We had excellent fishing on 25-50# bluefin last night. We got on scene around 9pm and started seeing incredible sign right away. We ended up catching what we needed in a couple hours, including a few yellowfin mixed in. We’re sliding down the beach now looking for something else to catch. Very fun lure fishing!
Captain Mike and the boys
Father/son catching bluefin together!
Good evening,
We went looking down the beach today. We saw some sign of 10-30lb yellowfin tuna and we scratched a few up. It felt like we might have been on to something but never really saw any concentration of them. We had a few dorado and yellowtail in the mix as well. Beautiful weather.
Captain Mike and the boys
Searcher Crew
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Did You Know?
Searcher Offers Whale Watching Tours!
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 trip from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico, scheduled for February 4 – 15, 2026. 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!
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.
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What Our Anglers Say
It’s a welcoming atmosphere, professional attention to detail in all aspects, commitment/drive to put anglers on fish, expert help in helping everyone maximize biting fish opportunities.
Captains Mike and Ryan work hard to get us on fish, plus jump on deck when needed. Deck crew are not only highly competent technicians but display a positive and extremely customer-first attitude. Booking, payment and checkin are seamless! Chef Dan and Josh’s meals and snacks were perfect, enjoyable meals with great variety. I really enjoy your limited load trips!
Captain, crew and cooks were absolute professionals. Boat is extremely clean and comfortable. Everyone worked **very hard**.
The crew directing traffic while you have a fish on was done to perfection. Very happy with the positive energy from the whole boat.
The crew’s attitude was over-the-top great. Everyone was very positive, helpful and patient. I know this reflects Art, Celia and our captain. I just can’t say enough good things about the positive attitude of this crew. It made a huge impression on me. Thank you!
The crew was awesome, great food and immediate attention to the deck, gaffing, and help with tangles.
Another great trip on the Searcher. Captain Mike did a nice job of putting us on the fish. Crew did an amazing job from there. Any other boat would have been heading back to shore. This guy doesn’t give up. He made a lot of happy customers! Well done, Team Searcher!
The crew makes everyone feel so welcome. They go up and beyond making sure everyone is having a good time, helping with tackle setup and overall making sure everyone one is having fun.
Cooking was on point every meal! Deckhands are always there to help you out with your setups. They take the time to answer everyone’s questions while staying on top of their game. Just overall make it feel like an amazing experience, as well as a family.
Every crew member, including Mike and Josh, was very willing to teach us new techniques and how best to fish the targeted species. The working relationship among the crew was outstanding. It is a pleasure to see men enjoy their job and work so well together. Keep up the great attitude and spirit.
Your operation hires solid crew members that make the trip fun. Catching yellowtail on the iron while listening to music in the sun was the highlight of my trip.
When you have a great crew and good fishing you remember the good times!
Best run operation I’ve ever been on as far as desire of captain and attitude/ teamwork of the crew.
The crew is top notch. Mike knows how to fish hard and find the fish. Josh puts out 5 star meals every meal. The deck crew is always attentive to what’s happening on deck. They want to help with a great attitude and they all work together and get along great. The whole operation is smooooth.
They did everything possible to make it a successful adventure for everyone willing/able to participate.
Absolute top notch operation. I always enjoy fishing with Team Searcher.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time fishing with the Searcher crew. You guys are the best and most professional operation I’ve fished with in San Diego.
Customer service and great attitude is always abundant on Searcher!
Deckhands exceptional, food was excellent, accommodations were great.
Searcher attracts a nice group of anglers. Experienced fisher persons, work well together.
Great vibe; welcoming/professional/skilled/hospitable. The Searcher Team rocks!
There’s a reason why I come back each year…I’m hooked with the Searcher.