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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 242026

Trip #13 | Knee Deep Brewing Co. | June 19 – 22, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #13 Report | Knee Deep Brewing Co. w/Denio Charters | June 19 – 22, 2026

Hello Everyone!

Checking in with a trip report from this past weekend.  We left last Friday morning on trip #13 Knee Deep Brewing Co. w/Denio Charters, a 3-Day Weekend Limited Load running from June 19 – 22, 2026. It was a great time catching up with everyone over the weekend. We had a great time catching bluefin and yellowtail!

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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Yellowtail Fishing
Dinner Aboud Searcher
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Captain’s Blog

Nov 222023

Nov 21 (Nov 14-22) 8-day Limited Load

Good evening anglers,

We ended an awesome trip this afternoon. We started in the morning fishing lingcod and vermilion rockfish, and we had some nice ones. We slid offshore before lunch and saw scattered sign of 60-100lb bluefin. No real concentration just loose fish. We tried a few times for no bites so we called it around 2pm, so the crew could get the boat cleaned up. This was our last trip of the year 

I just wanted to take a minute on behalf of Josh, myself and the crew on Searcher to say thanks to everyone who came out fishing with us this year. What a great year from 100lb bluefin to wahoo, and from May to November!

We had a great year and a great time fishing with all of you. Josh and I appreciate everyone’s support with our new venture.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year, and if you didn’t get a chance to come out with us this year, now’s your chance to jump on a 2024 trip before they fill up! Check on current openings here: 2024 Searcher Schedule

We’ll be hauling the boat out for dry dock and maintenance next month and getting ready for next year. See you anglers in the spring!

Happy holidays,

Captain Mike, Chef Josh and the boys

OWNERS’ NOTE: Art and celia would like to add our best holiday greetings and gratitude for our customers and crew.

We are especially proud of how Captain Michael and Chef Joshua have continued the high quality operation of Searcher Sportfishing, and we look forward to their increased involvement and ownership. They are the next caretakers of Searcher and we couldn’t be more confident in her future.

Great job to the entire 2023 TEAM Searcher!

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

Nov 102022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 204 (Offset Hooks)

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday, anglers!This week, Billy from Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop, highlights the differences in offset/not offset hooks. Thank you to Fisherman's Landing Tackle experts for addressing questions from our anglers and supporting Tackle Tip Thursday!Do you have any topics that you would like covered? Let us know in [...]

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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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