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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 222025

Trip #42 | Knee Deep Brewing Co. Denio Charter | Sep 19 – 22, 2025

Good Afternoon,

Searcher returned to Fisherman’s Landing Monday morning from our 3-day weekend trip #42, Knee Deep Brewing Company with Denio Fishing Charters, September 19 – 22, 2025. Fishing wasn’t wide open like it has been but our 19 anglers grinded it out at the rail for some amazing catches. Tuna ranged from 80-100 pounds with both daytime and nighttime fishing.

We drove back out this morning on the 4-day Matt Boone Charter, September 22 – 26, 2025. The first couple of hours will be spent driving out to the fishing grounds. We’re looking to catch some more nice sized tuna.

We have several open spots on upcoming trips. Check out the Schedule Page for additional details. If you have any questions, please call our office at 619-226-2403 or email us at office@searchersportfishing.com. Additionally, our full 2026 schedule posted online.  If you see a trip you’re interested in, sign up. If online booking is not open yet just add your name to the waitlist.

 2025 Open Spots:

Trip #45, Biter’s Charter, 3-day, September 28 – October 1, 2025

Trip #47, Seeker Rods Sponsored, 7-day, October 4 – 11, 2025

Trip #48, 7-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 11- 18, 2025

Trip #51, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, November 2 – 10, 2025

Trip #52, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, November 10 – 18, 2025

Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored, 8-Day, November 18 – 26, 2025

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Captain’s Blog

Oct 22023

Oct 2 (Sep 30-Oct 7) 7 day Seeker

Good morning,
We departed Saturday on our annual Seeker-sponsored 7 day trip.  We had nice weather rolling down the past couple days.  Seeker pro-staffer, Kevin Boyle, raffled off a few of Seeker’s finest.
Last night we decided to put the brakes on after listening to the reports of yellowtail fishing down the beach. We stopped at the Natividad area this morning and it’s paying off. There’s a very good sign here this morning of 18-25# yellowtail. It’s been fun fishing here so far. We’re picking away on the yoyos and fly lined sardines.  Pretty good opportunity on the surface iron at times as well.
Captain Mike and the boys
Check out this Tackle Tip Thursday on “Yoyo Methods and Tackle ” and another on Fly-lining Techniques .

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Carson Carvalho
Carson comes from the commercial bluefin and dungeons crab fishing industry and brings his knowledge, experience and upbeat energy to the Searcher. He quick to gaff a fish or snap a photo!

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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

Mar 102022

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 172 (Engaging Two-speed Reel)

Welcome back to Tackle Tip Thursday! Shane, one of Team Searcher's very own, gives some helpful information regarding the two different gear ratios on two-speed reels and how they will be most effective when you've hooked a fish. It's important to be comfortable when switching between the two gears so you [...]

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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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