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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

Jun 132025

Trip #10 | June 10 – 13, 2025 | Pelagic Predators Charter Update

Good Morning,

Last night on our Pelagic Predators Charter and we saw some good opportunities. The big ones were biting. This morning we’re headed back home with a good number of fish. We’re looking forward to fishing with you all next fish.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike & the Boys

Searcher Bluefin
Two Bluefin
Vinny Bluefin

Captain’s Blog

Jul 312023

Jul 31 (Jul 28-Aug 5) 8-day Izorline and Turner’s Outdoors Open

Good morning,
 
We arrived on the “23” at about 6am this morning to an incredible sign of 18-30lb yellowfin tuna.  We got the anchor down and started picking away.  It didn’t take long before it was full speed, and all you want, any way you wanted to catch them!.   We got our fix and were looking for something else to catch now.
 
Captain Mike and the boys
 

Smiling Teresa and her tuna

 
 

Searcher Crew

Searcher Crew Profile


Captain Shane Tuschen
Captain Shane stepped into the world of long-range sportfishing from his background of charter boats. He received his US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's license in 2023. Shane is a skilled captain, valued member of the Searcher family and he brings dedication and expertise to every 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.

Tackle Tip Thursday

Mar 42021

Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 138 (Using the Rail)

It’s Tackle Tip Thursday! Today we have Searcher Team member Justin talking using the rail. Justin gives us the run down on all the tricks of using the rail.  Remember the rail is your friend. Huge thank you to Justin for the great tackle tip. 🎣Reel in more Tackle Tips here! Hook 🎣 more Tackle [...]

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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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