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.
Captain’s Blog
Captain Art’s Excellent Adventure – Trip Report!
Hello Searcher friends!
Team Searcher recently returned from an EXCELLENT adventure to the Central Coast! Captain Art piloted the car (with passengers/backseat drivers Captain Ryan, Celia and Jen) as we travelled from San Diego to Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Ventura and Oxnard!
We kicked off our arrival to the Central Coast on May 10 with a visit to the Gold Coast Lady Anglers – a respected organization of women who are as serious about fishing as they are about having fun! As we enjoyed the delicious potluck options (including Captain Art’s ahi poke!) we heard all about local fishing when GCLA member/Seeker pro-staffer Sophia Huynh arrived fresh off of a successful trip. After the captains gave their seminar about offshore live-bait tuna fishing – and a Q&A session with moderator Linda 🙂 – we drew winners for raffle door prizes and for the $250 Searcher gift certificate! GCLA member Babsie was thrilled when her ticket was drawn for the gift certificate – she’ll be joining us for our Lady Angler Special in August!
In Ventura, we visited Hyun’s Tackle Shop, where we surprised long-time Searcher friend Thom Carney as he arrived to do some shopping, and then Thom surprised Captain Art and Captain Ryan with the gift of 4 custom trolling outfits for the boat! Austin, the shop owner, had just finished putting the finishing touches on the custom wraps! Each custom-wrapped Seeker rod has a Penn International reel, and is named after one of our Searcher captains: Aaron, Joe, Kenny and Ryan!
In Ventura, we also stopped in to Eric’s Tackle Shop and enjoyed looking through Eric’s amazing collection of vintage tackle and memorabilia, especially a well preserved Searcher brochure from the 80s!
Our Central Coast trip culminated with our May 11 visit to Turner’s Outdoorsman in Oxnard, where our host Mike Armenta (pictured below with the Searcher captains) greeted us with an impeccably clean and fully-stocked store! The seminar was extremely well-attended – and the anglers had excellent questions for the captains. Bootz sent some Searcher goodies to give out in addition to our door prizes, and Mike also had awesome raffle giveaways for the seminar attendees! Tim, the winner of the Searcher gift certificate, is pictured below shaking hands with Captain Art 🙂
Team Searcher had a blast visiting the Central Coast! We headed back to San Diego looking forward to our upcoming season and seeing all of our friends on board! Our brand-new, custom bait tank will be installed this week! 
Searcher Road Trip Trivia:
Team Searcher listened to a blend of classic rock, disco and 80’s/90’s pop during our road trip….so guess which song made which team member yell out “Turn it up!”
a. What a Fool Believes – Doobie Brothers
b. Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
c. My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
d. Rosalita – Bruce Springsteen
ANSWERS: a. Capt Art, b. Jen, c. Capt Ryan, d. Celia 🙂
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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.