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 152017

Trip 25 Sep 13-19 Penn Reels Open Sep 15 PM Report

Hello all,

We had good action on yellowfin tuna this afternoon. Live sardine was the primary method this afternoon with a few fish on surface poppers and heavy lures. Ted Okon from Santa Clarita landed this nice size yellowfin on an artificial lure. Headed further south for tomorrow with hopes of a wahoo!

We’ll keep you posted,

Team Searcher

Captain’s Blog

Nov 302015

The Great Bait Tank Upgrade of 2015

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“Hey, where’s the bait tank?”

If you tuned in to the “Let’s Talk Hook-up” radio program on 1090 AM on November 21, you were one of the first to hear the news! Captain Art announced our exciting project coming up in December on Searcher.
Listeners learned that after the end of our fishing season this fall, Art and the crew removed the 45-year old bait tanks from our deck! We are always looking at ways to improve the fishing experience for our Searcher anglers, so more bait capacity and increased deck space seemed to be just the improvement needed for 2015.
Now we are busy researching elements for our new, upgraded bait tank. Several ideas were discussed on the show: a new, narrower bait box so there’s more space between the tank and the rail, eliminating the need for trays or scoops, lighted bait wells, and maybe most important–more tanks and more bait capacity.

Help us design the ultimate Searcher bait tank!

Hey, Searcher friends!  Do YOU have an idea for an amazing bait tank mod?

How would you customize our new Searcher bait tank?

Cup holders, bait valet, integrated sound system? 🙂

Email your suggestions to jen@searchersportfishing.com

We welcome your input and your creativity!


Missed the broadcast? Hear the big announcement for yourself!

(The bait tank conversation begins at minute 10:30)


 

Searcher Stern 2015

Here’s a look at the original!

 

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!

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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.

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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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