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

Aug 282017

Trip 19 LASS Aug 25-28 Lady Angler (3-day) Jackpot Results

Congratulations to the winners of the Lady Angler Searcher Special 3-day Jackpot:
1.”Jackpot Judy” Kanouse – 24# yellowtail
2. Lisa Kitagawa – 22.8# yellowtail
3. Lisa T. Kitagawa – 21.4# yellowtail

They are flanked by our incredible trip pro-staffers and sponsors: Sophia of Seeker Rods, Wendy of Izorline, and Lori of Turners Outdoorsman. Many thanks to these ladies and their companies–we couldn’t have done it without you!

Special congratulations to Kyla Allard, the winner of “Sportswoman of the Trip” Award!

 

Captain’s Blog

Oct 172015

Trip 29: 7-day Ultra Limited Load is off and running!

Our 7-day ultra-limited load trip departed today with 14 happy anglers aboard! Captain Aaron announced that they will be stopping short to fish this afternoon before continuing south.  Look for an update from the boat, posting soon!

YOU deserve an upgrade in 2016!  The 2016 ultra-limited load Searcher trips are in high demand. Book NOW, before the trips fill! 

ULTRA-LIMITED LOAD, PRIVATE CABIN TRIPS (2016)

Trip 15: 5-day Ultra-limited load (Aug 14-19)

Trip 26: 5-day Ultra-limited load (Sep 20-25)

Trip 28: 5-day Ultra-limited load (Oct 3-8)

Trip 29: 6-day Ultra-limited load (Oct 8-14)

Trip 30: 7-day Ultra-limited load (Oct 15-22)

CLICK HERE FOR FULL 2016 schedule 🙂

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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!

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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