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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 122026

Trip #10 | 3-Day Limited Load | June 9 – 12, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #10 Report | 3-Day Limited Load | June 9 – 12, 2026

Hello!

Checking in with a Searcher Sportfishing Trip #10 Report. We returned home Friday morning from Trip #10, a 3-Day Limited Load, June 9 – 12, 2026. It was a little challenging finding the right kelp, but once we did, we found some real quality yellows.

We’re back at it again for the weekend. We left Fisherman’s Landing Friday morning, June 12, 2026, on Trip #11, an Accurate Fishing Sponsored 3-Day with pro-rep Kenny Phillips. The weather is looking good, and we’re ready to see what the weekend brings us. We’ve got Josh and Jesse in the galley, and Joe “Speedy,” Kaden “Cheeto,” Rob, and Steve on deck.

We have our spring 2027 trips posted! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Open spots on upcoming trips!

Trip 12 – Tue, Jun 16 to Fri, Jun 18, 2026 – James Thomas Invitational! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 13 – Fri, Jun 19 to Mon, Jun 21, 2026 – Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational! 4-Day Limited Load
Trip 24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored! 8-Day 24 Load

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 Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys
Yellowtail Fishing
Angler Yellowtail Fishing
Angler Yellowtail Catch
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Angler Yellowtail Catch
Grilled Chicken and Rice Lunch Aboard Searcher
Searcher Boat Driving Out Fisherman's Landing

Captain’s Blog

Nov 172023

Nov 17 (Nov 14-22) 8-day Limited Load

Good evening anglers,
We made the 160 mile move last night and got down to The Ridge and it paid off.  We had a few very good opportunities on wahoo this afternoon.  Its a very nice grade of fish as well. We had 3- and 4-way jig strikes and bait and lure fish.  Very exciting and lots of fun excellent opportunity!
We turned around this evening and w’ere running back up to get some altitude before the weather comes up. We rolled the dice and we were rewarded.
Captain Mike and the boys

Check out some tackle tip videos before your trip here: Searcher Sportfishing YouTube channel

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!

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

Oct 202022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 201 (Wahoo Fishing)

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday!Who's ready for some 'hoos? Fisherman's Landing's in-house expert, Carl, lays out some basic guidelines for what to expect and how to come out on top when targeting wahoo on long range trips.Want to fish The Ridge? Check out Searcher's fall "Ridge Special" trips to give that [...]

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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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