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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 152026

Trip #39 | Biter’s 10th Anniv. Charter | Sept 11 – 14, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #39 Report | Biter’s 10th Anniversary Charter | Sept 11 – 14, 2026

Hello Everyone!

Monday morning, we returned home from the weekend out on Biter’s 10th Anniversary Charter, Trip #39, September 11–14, 2026. We switched it up on this trip and did some El Niño fishing down the beach. It paid off, and we caught some nice wahoo and dorado.

We left out again Monday morning on our Accurate Fishing Sponsored 4-Day Trip #40, September 14–18, 2026.

– 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 September 2026 Wahoo
Biter's 2026 Charter Dorado
Biter's 2026 Charter Tim Dorado

Captain’s Blog

Apr 82025

Searcher was on Let’s Talk Hook Up Radio Show 4-5-2025!

In case you missed it, Captain Mike, Chef Josh, and Rachel Bolka from the Searcher were on the Let’s Talk Hook Up radio show Saturday, April 5, 2025, with Pete Gray and “Rod Cod’ Rick Maxa.

We’re gearing up for the start of our 2025 fishing season! Trip #1 kicks off Friday, May 9th to Monday May 12th with the Knee Deep Brewing Co. with Rich Denio Fishing Charters.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our 2025 schedule. We still have spots open on several trips and would love for you to join us on the water. Give us a call at 619-226-2403 or check out our schedule at www.searchersportfishing.com to book your trip.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in 2025! Thank you for being a part of the Searcher family.

– Captain Mike and Chef Josh

Team Searcher on the Let's Talk Hook Up radio show.

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Ryan Lindahn
Captain Ryan has loved San Diego fishing since childhood and joined the Searcher crew over 15 years ago. Known for his patience, easy-going style, and sharp wit, he’s a great resource for novice anglers and seasoned fishermen alike.

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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

Sep 142023

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 227 (Wahoo Lures)

Happy Tackle Tip Thursday! PSearcher angler and Fish Taco Chronicles contributor, Logan, shares his to-go wahoo lure choices just before boarding Searcher for his own wahoo hunt on a recent 8-day trip. Check out Logan's occasional articles in the terrific local publication, Fish Taco Chronicles at FishTaco Chronicles.. To review our [...]

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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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