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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

Sep 262022

Sep 26 (Sep 25-29) Matt Boone Private Charter

Hello anglers,

We had good action this afternoon for 12-20# yellowtail and lots of 6-12# bonito (released). A flylined live sardine was the biggest success, with some being landed on dropper loop rigs and a few on yo-yo lures as well.

It was worth the long ride to get to somewhere we could stop the boat and fish. We are spending the night and trying again tomorrow. Then we’ll head back north to try for dorado and tuna. 

Captain Art and Team Searcher

Chartermaster Matt with a nice yellow!

Captain’s Blog

May 292022

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

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Chef Josh Evans | Owner
Josh Evans, co-owner of Searcher since 2023, brings his passion for food straight to the galley. As a skilled chef, Josh transforms fresh ingredients into flavorful, mouthwatering meals that elevate every trip. When Josh is in the kitchen, you’re in for a true culinary experience at sea.

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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.

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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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