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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 262026

Trip #14 | Pelagic Predators Charter | June 23 – 26, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #14 Report | Pelagic Predators Charter | June 23 – 26, 2026

Hello!

We returned home this morning from the Pelagic Predators Charter, Trip #14, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to Friday, June 26, 2026. We’ve seen some large schools of bluefin the last few days. Tough to catch but we’ve had a couple shots the past couple of nights. Mixed in some variety. Thursday, we made a big move in morning and worked down towards the beach all day. Scratched in the morning and had a shooter on good grade yellows in the bottom of the ninth.

Back at it again for the weekend. Out on Trip #15, Friday, June 26, 2026, to Monday, June 29, 2026. Load of 18 and we’re ready to see what we can find.

We have a few last-minute openings on upcoming trips. Sign up online before they’re full.

Trip #17, 4th of July Weekend
Trip #19, 3-Day Limited Load
Trip #21, 4-Day Limited Load *2 open spots
Trip #24, Turners & Izorline 8-Day

Website: www.searchersportfishing.com
Office: 619-226-2403

Our Spring and Summer 2027 trips are posted! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Get in on the action! Trips with open spots!

  • Trip #17 – Wed, Jul 1 to Sat, Jul 4, 2026 – 4th of July Weekend 3-Day, Load of 27
  • Trip #21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational 4-Day, Limited Load of 18
  • Trip #24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, Load of 24
  • Trip #47 – Sat, Oct 3 to Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Seeker Rods Sponsored 7-Day, Load of 25
  • Trip #48 – Sat, Oct 10 to Sat, Oct 17, 2026 – 7-Day Ultra Limited Load, Load of 14
  • Trip #50 – Sat, Oct 24 to Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, Load of 14
  • Trip #52 – Mon, Nov 9 to Tue, Nov 17, 2026 – 8-Day Limited Load, Load of 20
  • Trip #53 – Tue, Nov 17 to Wed, Nov 25, 2026 – Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 8-Day, Load of 20

New Trip Add In 2027!

We’re trying something new in 2027! Join us for our final trip of the season! A 9-Day Fish Down, Fly Back Trip! Departing November 27, 2027, and returning December 6, 2027, we’ll fish our way down the Baja coast before ending in Cabo San Lucas. All passengers will disembark in Cabo and then fly home.

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office at office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call at 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys
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Captain’s Blog

Dec 52023

Searcher Enters Dry Dock!

Searcher is once again in dry dock at Al Larson Boat Shop in San Pedro. Team Searcher and the shop staff will treat her to all the TLC she needs, including power washing and painting the hull.

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Chef Jesse Sartuche
Jesse is our newest chef to join the Searcher crew. He brings years of culinary experience to our galley, preparing contemporary cuisine and farm-to-table dishes.

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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 182022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 205 (How To Set Your Drag, part 1)

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday, anglers! Today's video is the first of a two-part segment addressing drag settings on your reel and featuring Searcher's very own Captain Art Taylor. Check out his tips and demonstrations covering this important aspect of achieving success at the rail! Do you have any topics [...]

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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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