Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego, CA | Saltwater Fishing
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Dreaming of catching bluefin, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail, dorado, wahoo, and other saltwater fish? Head to San Diego, the gateway to some of the best deep-sea fishing in Baja California, Mexico. Join Captain Mike, Chef Josh and the Searcher Crew on our 95-foot boat for 1.5-day to 8-day long-range sportfishing excursions to the prime fishing destinations of Baja California.
Searcher is docked at Fisherman’s Landing, 2838 Garrison Street San Diego, CA 92106.
Book your 2026 Searcher Sportfishing trip and gain access to prime offshore fishing areas for fishing for bluefin, yellowfin, dorado, yellowtail and more!
View our schedule, book online or call the office at 619-226-2403.
Fisherman’s Landing has been posting fish report videos on YouTube with the latest updates. You can check them out here Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fishermanslanding.
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.
Trip Report
In the Galley with Chef Charley – Tuna Steaks with Red Onion Salsa
Searcher Chef Charley Erichsen has been watching tuna come over the rail – and he’s been dreaming up some delicious recipes to get that tuna onto the plate! He recently sent in this flavorful recipe including a fresh red onion salsa. Don’t freeze those tuna steaks, enjoy them now, as if you were dining aboard Searcher!
SEARED TUNA STEAKS with CHARLEY’S RED ONION SALSA
INGREDIENTS
4 tuna steaks (6 to 7 oz)
1 tsp of cumin seed that has been toasted and crushed
1 good pinch of red pepper flakes
Juice and zest of one lime (separated)
4 TB of good olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro
For the Salsa –
1 med to small red onion, small diced
7 oz of red or yellow cherry tomatoes, rough chopped
1 avocado that has been pitted and diced small
2 kiwi fruits (peeled and diced)
1 red jalapeño chili pepper, seeded and diced small
0.5 oz freshly chopped cilantro
6 fresh mint sprigs,leaves only, chopped
1 to 2 tsp of Fish Sauce
1 tsp of molasses
Method:
Wash the tuna steaks and then pat dry. Sprinkle with half of the cumin seed, pepper flake, lime zest, salt and pepper, drizzle half of the olive oil and let marinate for approximately 30 minutes.
Make the salsa. Mix the onions, tomatoes, avocado, kiwi fruit, fresh red chili pepper, chopped cilantro and mint. Add in the reserved cumin seed, the rest of the lime zest and half of the lime juice. Season to taste with fish sauce and molasses. Allow flavors to combine for 15 to 20 minutes and then re season as necessary.
On a pre heated grill or cast iron griddle, cook the tuna steaks 1 and a half to 2 minutes per side to achieve a rare steak. Remove from heat and serve garnished with the salsa and a fresh cilantro sprig.
Captain’s Blog
Searcher Joins Efforts to Recycle Used Fishing Line
Since 1990, the Berkley Conservation Institute, with the help of anglers everywhere, has recycled more than 9 million miles worth of fishing line. That’s enough line to fill two reels for every angler in America, or wrap around the Earth’s equator 361 times!! If left in the environment, 
discarded fishing line becomes a potential threat to wildlife. The Berkley Conservation Institute turns this hazard into a real benefit to fish and fishing, through the production and distribution of Fish-Habs.
Fish-Habs are artificial, underwater habitat structures made from recycled monofilament fishing line and line spools, along with other post-consumer materials like milk cartons and soft drink bottles. The Fish-Hab attracts fish and encourages plant growth almost immediately, providing the natural cover essential to the growth of a healthy fish population.
Searcher Joins the Efforts
Retailers and marinas have provided their support by displaying over 17,000 recycling 
collection bins. This year Searcher Sportfishing is proud to join these efforts! Throughout our 2017 season, you can find the bucket pictured on the right to deposit your used monofilament fishing line. 
Team Searcher will recycle the line stripped off our loaner outfits, as seen at left. At the end of the season, we will mail all of the line we’ve collected directly to the Berkley Conservation Institute.
If you have additional line you’d like to send, mail it to:
Berkley Recycling
1900 18th Street
Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360
Want a Fish-Hab?
Use a Berkley Fish-Hab to start your own local aquatic rejuvenation project today! Fish-Habs are available to everyone; pond owners, anglers, communities or anyone interested in improving an aquatic habitat. We designed the 4-foot cube Fish-Hab structure to be easily assembled in minutes. The completed assembly is lightweight and easy to anchor underwater.
To order a Fish-Hab, send 75 UPC codes from Berkley line spools or packages or $75 to:
Berkley Fish-Hab
1900 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Did You Know?
Searcher Offers Whale Watching 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 trip from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico, scheduled for February 4 – 15, 2026. 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!
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.
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What Our Anglers Say
It’s a welcoming atmosphere, professional attention to detail in all aspects, commitment/drive to put anglers on fish, expert help in helping everyone maximize biting fish opportunities.
Captains Mike and Ryan work hard to get us on fish, plus jump on deck when needed. Deck crew are not only highly competent technicians but display a positive and extremely customer-first attitude. Booking, payment and checkin are seamless! Chef Dan and Josh’s meals and snacks were perfect, enjoyable meals with great variety. I really enjoy your limited load trips!
Captain, crew and cooks were absolute professionals. Boat is extremely clean and comfortable. Everyone worked **very hard**.
The crew directing traffic while you have a fish on was done to perfection. Very happy with the positive energy from the whole boat.
The crew’s attitude was over-the-top great. Everyone was very positive, helpful and patient. I know this reflects Art, Celia and our captain. I just can’t say enough good things about the positive attitude of this crew. It made a huge impression on me. Thank you!
The crew was awesome, great food and immediate attention to the deck, gaffing, and help with tangles.
Another great trip on the Searcher. Captain Mike did a nice job of putting us on the fish. Crew did an amazing job from there. Any other boat would have been heading back to shore. This guy doesn’t give up. He made a lot of happy customers! Well done, Team Searcher!
The crew makes everyone feel so welcome. They go up and beyond making sure everyone is having a good time, helping with tackle setup and overall making sure everyone one is having fun.
Cooking was on point every meal! Deckhands are always there to help you out with your setups. They take the time to answer everyone’s questions while staying on top of their game. Just overall make it feel like an amazing experience, as well as a family.
Every crew member, including Mike and Josh, was very willing to teach us new techniques and how best to fish the targeted species. The working relationship among the crew was outstanding. It is a pleasure to see men enjoy their job and work so well together. Keep up the great attitude and spirit.
Your operation hires solid crew members that make the trip fun. Catching yellowtail on the iron while listening to music in the sun was the highlight of my trip.
When you have a great crew and good fishing you remember the good times!
Best run operation I’ve ever been on as far as desire of captain and attitude/ teamwork of the crew.
The crew is top notch. Mike knows how to fish hard and find the fish. Josh puts out 5 star meals every meal. The deck crew is always attentive to what’s happening on deck. They want to help with a great attitude and they all work together and get along great. The whole operation is smooooth.
They did everything possible to make it a successful adventure for everyone willing/able to participate.
Absolute top notch operation. I always enjoy fishing with Team Searcher.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time fishing with the Searcher crew. You guys are the best and most professional operation I’ve fished with in San Diego.
Customer service and great attitude is always abundant on Searcher!
Deckhands exceptional, food was excellent, accommodations were great.
Searcher attracts a nice group of anglers. Experienced fisher persons, work well together.
Great vibe; welcoming/professional/skilled/hospitable. The Searcher Team rocks!
There’s a reason why I come back each year…I’m hooked with the Searcher.