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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

May 112026

Trip #1 | Denio Charters & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored

Hello everyone,

Friday morning, May 8, 2026, we drove out of Fisherman’s Landing on Trip #1 Richard Denio and Knee Deep Brewing Company Sponsored, 3-Day, Friday, May 8 to Monday, May 11, 2026. This was an epic trip. Got out to the zone Friday afternoon and were able to start picking at fish once it was dark. Saturday made a change to a different zone and got on fish in the afternoon and just before sundown. Sunday afternoon one of guys donated a bluefin and we enjoyed fresh tuna. That night there were good schools in the dark and the big ones were biting. We returned home Monday morning. Good times and good fishing for all the guys.

Tomorrow morning, we leave out on Trip #2, 3-Day Limited Load, May 12 – 15, 2026.

We have 1 spot open on Trip #6, 4-Day Limited Load, Monday, May 25, 2026, to Friday, May 29, 2026.

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

– Captain Mike and The Boys

Night fishing bluefin tuna
100lb Bluefin Tuna
Two Bluefin Tuna Night Fishing
Night Fishing Bluefin
Four Big Bluefin Tuna
Night Fishing Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Day Fishing
Fresh Bluefin Tuna

Captain’s Blog

Nov 12023

Oct 31 (Oct 29-Nov 4) 8 day Ultra Limited Load

Hello anglers:

Our morning started off very slow. We fished the same zone we had been fishing weeks prior for nicer grade yellowtail for little success. We scratched a few for our efforts.

We left around 11  a.m., making our way south where we ran trolled into some very good yellowfin fishing. Nice grade 20-30# fish and plenty of opportunity. Anglers are warmed up and we will be on The Ridge tomorrow.

Captains Jason and Shane, and Team Searcher

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

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Steve Savage
Steve joins Searcher whenever his firefighting schedule allows. A long-time angler and captain, he brings his great attitude and sense of humor to the deck.

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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

Jul 282022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 191 (Get Bluefin to Bite in a Foamer)

All anglers can probably agree that it can be a frustrating thing when the bluefin are right there but just don't seem to be biting. Billy gives a few pointers that can help to seal the deal and get that bite. Want more tackle tip videos? Here's our channel "Searcher Sportfishing on [...]

What Our Anglers Say

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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