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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 172026

Trip #40 | Accurate Fishing Sponsored | Sept 14 – 18, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #40 Report | Accurate Fishing Sponsored | Sept 14 – 18, 2026

Hello Everyone!

We’re currently out on Trip #40, Accurate Fishing Sponsored 4-Day, September 14–18, 2026, and checking in with a trip report. It’s been fun fishing down the beach the last couple of days and catching a nice variety of fish. Thank you to Accurate Fishing for sponsoring the trip and to rep Caleb Peterson for joining us.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

2026 Trips With Open Spots!

  • Trip #46, Tuma Commander Charter, 3-Day, September 30 – October 3, 2026. 1 spot!
  • Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 24 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
  • Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

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

Check out our 2026 & 2027 schedule! Sign up on the waitlist before our 2027 the trips open online.

Did You Know?

Searcher Offers 12-Day Whale Watching Guided Tours!

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 guided tour from Fisherman’s Landing in San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico, scheduled for February 6 – 17, 2027. 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 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.

Searcher Sportfishing Accurate Fishing 2026 Caleb Dorado
Searcher Sportfishing Accurate Fishing 2026 Bluefin
Searcher Sportfishing Accurate Fishing Sept 2026 Bluefin
Searcher Sportfishing Accurate Fishing Sept 2026 Terry Wade Bluefin
Searcher Sportfishing Accurate Fishing 2026 Joe Dorado
Searcher Sportfishing Accurate Fishing 2026

Captain’s Blog

Apr 172025

Searcher’s 2025 Open Trips!

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2025 Open Trips!

Hello Anglers!

Make sure to check out our 2025 open trips and join us on the water for some good times and great fishing!

Call the office, 619-226-2403 or book online http://www.searchersportfishing.com

We’re looking forward to seeing you all this fishing season!

Thank you for being a part of the Searcher family!

– Captain Mike, Josh and the Searcher Crew or book online

Searcher Sportfishing 2025 Open Fishing Trips

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Dan Cramer | Chef
Dan has a wealth of experience from decades working on the water. He earned his Captain's license so he's a versatile player from wheelhouse to galley.  

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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 122023

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 228 (Bluefin Tuna Lures)

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday! Penn Fishing Tackle pro-staffer, steve Carson. gives a practical overview of several bluefin lures. Review this before your next trip! To review our tackle suggestions for your upcoming trip, click here:SEARCHER TACKLE SUGGESTIONS 🎣Reel in more Tackle Tips here! Subscribers get hooked up to new videos first! [...]

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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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