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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

Jul 222025

Trip #22 | July 18 – 21, 2025 | Knee Deep Brewing Co. Denio’s Charters

Hello Anglers,

We returned Monday morning from trip #22, Knee Deep Brewing Company with Rich Denio Charters, 3-day weekend limited load that ran July 18 – 21, 2025. Friday was limit style fishing, catching 20 lbs. – 80 lbs. bluefin. Saturday night we got fixed up on 30 lbs. – 90 lbs. bluefin. Sunday, we spent the day looking for kelps. Strung together a few and had a nice day on the yellowtail.
Monday morning, we drove back out on trip #23, 4-Day Poseidon Fishing Adventures Sponsored, July 21 – 26, 2025. It was on again last night. Nonstop action on the tunas. All 24 anglers got a bite, on fish ranging from 40 lbs. – 100 lbs. Second day out, more to come.

We’ve started posting our 2026 schedule. Not all trips are up yet, but they’re coming soon. If the trip you want isn’t open for online signups, make sure to get on the waitlist. If a spot opens, we’ll plug you in before it goes live. Link to our schedule page: Searcher Schedule

For the latest fishing action, check out Fisherman’s Landing’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@fishermanslanding.

Need tackle advice? Give the crew at Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop a call. They’re dialed in on what’s biting and what gear’s working: 619-221-8500.

Got questions? Shoot us an email at office@searchersportfishing.com or call 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

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Captain’s Blog

Aug 202023

Prostaffers of Lady Angler Searcher Special (LASS) trips

Here are the awesome pro-staffers for our LASS (Lady Angler Searcher Special) trips. Not only are they star anglers, but they are generous with their time to teach others and provide amazing swag. (Plus they have boatloads of fun!)

We appreciate everything they do for Searcher and all the anglers they encounter. Join them on a 3-day LASS trip in 2024, offered every August.

Wendy T of Izorline International

Sophie H of Seeker Fishing Rods

Lori S of Turners Outdoorsman–San Marcos

Check out just a part of the swag on a recent LASS trip! Thank you Izorline, Seeker Fishing Rods, and Turners Outdoorsman!

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!

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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

Jun 242021

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 151 (Tony Pena Knot and Knot Pullers)

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday! Searcher Captain Sean Allen gives us a great demonstration of the Tony Pena knot and how to use the Knot Puller made by ThirtyFathoms.com. The Tony Pena knot is a great way to splice mono to spectra. And the Knot Puller makes a great knot even better! [...]

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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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