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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 202025

Trip #21 | July 14 – 18, 2025 | 4-Day Ryan Bussell Invitational

Hello Anglers,

We left Fisherman’s Landing Monday morning on trip #21, 4-Day Ryan Bussell Invitational that ran from July 14 – 18, 2025.  We had some good daytime and night action catching quality bluefin ranging from 40 lbs. to 100 lbs. Daytime we were catching lingcods and rockfish.

We currently out on trip #22, 3-Day Weekend Charter with Knee Deep Brewing Company with Rich Denio Charters. We’ve spent the weekend limit style fishing in the afternoons and catching bluefins ranging from 20 lbs. to 80 lbs. at night. Good weather on both trips.

We’ve started posting our 2026 schedule. Not all trips are posted but will be up shortly. If the trip you’re interested in is not open for online signup, put your name on the waitlist and you’ll be added if open spots are available, before the trip opens online. Direct link to our schedule page: https://searcher.fishingreservations.net/sales/  or email or office the office, office@searchersportfishing.com or 619-226-2403.

Fisherman’s Landing has been posting fish report videos on YouTube with the latest updates. Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fishermanslanding.

Additionally, if you have specific tackle questions, feel free to give Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop a call. Their crew stays up to date on current conditions, what’s being caught, and what tackle is working best. 619-221-8500.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

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Captain’s Blog

Aug 192023

Aug 19 (Aug 18-20) Lady Angler Searcher Special #1

Hello anglers!
Due to the weather coming our way, this trip was shortened from a 3-day to a 2-day and the team is focusing on bluefin fishing.
 
Captain Jason is reporting good bluefin fishing today on 30-140# fish, most are in the 30-80# range. And the weather is very calm!
 
Team Searcher
 

Weather from the bluefin ground at 3:15 p.m. Saturday!

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!

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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 102021

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 150 (John Collins Knot)

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday! A special guest and Searcher family member, Pete G. from Let’s Talk Hook Up radio show, gives us a great demonstration of the John Collins knot. Pete recommends this knot for connecting spectra to monofilament or fluorocarbon up to about 80# test. Thank you to Pete G. [...]

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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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