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 2026 & Partial 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 222017

Trip 26 Sep 21-24 (2.5-day) Sep 22 Midday Report

Howdy anglers,

It’s been a slow morning for us today: there is a sign of fish around,  we just haven’t been the chosen ones just yet.  The weather is tolerable and we’re hoping for some afternoon action.
More later, 
Capt Aaron and the Searcher crew

Captain’s Blog

Mar 12016

Where’s Bootz? Round 3 Winners!

Greetings to our Searcher friends!

Remember this?

When Bootz isn’t on the job as our Searcher Sportfishing official spokesperson, he’s vacationing in some interesting destination!

During this off-season, he’s been sending the Searcher Office regular updates about his travels, but his communications have been incomplete!

We need the help of our Searcher friends to figure out his location!”

from Captain Art’s Blog, 2/9/16

Well, Bootz had all of us guessing about his third vacation location!

Your guesses ranged across several locations from the Channel Islands all the way south to Cabo San Lucas!

But that sneaky Bootz was not in any of those places…

He was visiting beautiful Catalina Island in California, and the photo was snapped on his way to Avalon!  He was enjoying some rest and relaxation before heading to Long Beach to man the Searcher booth at the upcoming Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boat Show 🙂

Our winner for this month is Searcher friend Brian Dilley!  He used his sleuthing skills to figure out where Bootz was, and for his efforts, he will receive two admission tickets to the 2016 FRED HALL FISHING TACKLE & BOAT SHOW to be held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.  Join Celia and Jen at the Searcher Sportfishing booth to take a photo with Bootz!

Arturo Jacinto guessed correctly as well! He was selected in the runner-up drawing and will receive an admission ticket to the Fred Hall Show in Long Beach!

Congratulations to ALL of our Searcher friends who sent in their guesses, including Monica Flores, the honorary detective who also deduced the correct location of Bootz, our official Searcher Sportfishing spokesperson!

Bootz is still on the move, and the guessing game continues!

“Where’s Bootz?” – Round Four begins next week, so don’t forget to check back here to Captain Art’s Blog for your clue!

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Jeff Bartley | Chef
Jeff has spent years aboard the Searcher, and it shows! With a wealth of experience and a passion for what he does, he's always ready with a laugh and a helping hand. Whether you're fishing or just enjoying the ride, Jeff’s energy and expertise will keep you smiling the whole trip.

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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.

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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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