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Trip #14 | Pelagic Predators Charter | June 26 – 29, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #14 Report | Pelagic Predators Charter | June 23 – 26, 2026

Hello!

We returned home this morning from the Pelagic Predators Charter, Trip #14, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to Friday, June 26, 2026. We’ve seen some large schools of bluefin the last few days. Tough to catch but we’ve had a couple shots the past couple of nights. Mixed in some variety. Thursday, we made a big move in morning and worked down towards the beach all day. Scratched in the morning and had a shooter on good grade yellows in the bottom of the ninth.

Back at it again for the weekend. Out on Trip #15, Friday, June 26, 2026, to Monday, June 29, 2026. Load of 18 and we’re ready to see what we can find.

We have a few last-minute openings on upcoming trips. Sign up online before they’re full.

Trip #17, 4th of July Weekend
Trip #19, 3-Day Limited Load
Trip #21, 4-Day Limited Load *2 open spots
Trip #24, Turners & Izorline 8-Day

Website: www.searchersportfishing.com
Office: 619-226-2403

Our Spring and Summer 2027 trips are posted! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Get in on the action! Trips with open spots!

  • Trip #17 – Wed, Jul 1 to Sat, Jul 4, 2026 – 4th of July Weekend 3-Day, Load of 27
  • Trip #21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational 4-Day, Limited Load of 18
  • Trip #24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, Load of 24
  • Trip #47 – Sat, Oct 3 to Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Seeker Rods Sponsored 7-Day, Load of 25
  • Trip #48 – Sat, Oct 10 to Sat, Oct 17, 2026 – 7-Day Ultra Limited Load, Load of 14
  • Trip #50 – Sat, Oct 24 to Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, Load of 14
  • Trip #52 – Mon, Nov 9 to Tue, Nov 17, 2026 – 8-Day Limited Load, Load of 20
  • Trip #53 – Tue, Nov 17 to Wed, Nov 25, 2026 – Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 8-Day, Load of 20

New Trip Add In 2027!

We’re trying something new in 2027! Join us for our final trip of the season! A 9-Day Fish Down, Fly Back Trip! Departing November 27, 2027, and returning December 6, 2027, we’ll fish our way down the Baja coast before ending in Cabo San Lucas. All passengers will disembark in Cabo and then fly home.

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office at office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call at 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Captain Kaden
Bluefin Night Fishing
Oxtail
Bluefin Night Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
June 26th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #13 | Knee Deep Brewing Co. | June 19 – 22, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #13 Report | Knee Deep Brewing Co. w/Denio Charters | June 19 – 22, 2026

Hello Everyone!

Checking in with a trip report from this past weekend.  We left last Friday morning on trip #13 Knee Deep Brewing Co. w/Denio Charters, a 3-Day Weekend Limited Load running from June 19 – 22, 2026. It was a great time catching up with everyone over the weekend. We had a great time catching bluefin and yellowtail!

Our Spring and Summer 2027 trips are posted! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Get in on the action! Trips with open spots!

  • Trip #17 – Wed, Jul 1 to Sat, Jul 4, 2026 – 4th of July Weekend 3-Day, Load of 27
  • Trip #21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational 4-Day, Limited Load of 18
  • Trip #24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, Load of 24
  • Trip #47 – Sat, Oct 3 to Sat, Oct 10, 2026 – Seeker Rods Sponsored 7-Day, Load of 25
  • Trip #48 – Sat, Oct 10 to Sat, Oct 17, 2026 – 7-Day Ultra Limited Load, Load of 14
  • Trip #50 – Sat, Oct 24 to Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, Load of 14
  • Trip #52 – Mon, Nov 9 to Tue, Nov 17, 2026 – 8-Day Limited Load, Load of 20
  • Trip #53 – Tue, Nov 17 to Wed, Nov 25, 2026 – Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 8-Day, Load of 20

New Trip Add In 2027!

We’re trying something new in 2027! Join us for our final trip of the season! A 9-Day Fish Down, Fly Back Trip! Departing November 27, 2027, and returning December 6, 2027, we’ll fish our way down the Baja coast before ending in Cabo San Lucas. All passengers will disembark in Cabo and then fly home.

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office at office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call at 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
Dinner Aboud Searcher
Oxtail
June 24th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #12 | James Thomas Invitational | June 16 – 19, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report | James Thomas Invitational | June 16 – 19, 2026

Hello!

Checking in with a Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report. James Thomas Invitational. June 16 – 19, 2026.  Friday morning, June 12, 2026, we returned home from a 3-day with James Thomas and friend. It was a great time catching bluefin and yellowtail!

We have our spring 2027 trips posted! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Get in on the action! Open spots on upcoming trips!

Trip 16 – Mon, Jun 29 to Wed, Jul 1, 2026 – Let’s Talk Hook Up Sponsored 2-Day Limited Load
Trip 21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational 4-Day Limited Load
Trip 24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored 8-Day 24 Load

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office at office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call at 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
June 19th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #11 | Accurate Fishing Sponsored | June 12 – 15, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #11 | Accurate Fishing Sponsored | June 12 – 15, 2026

Hello!

Checking in with a Searcher Sportfishing Accurate Trip #11 Report. We’re back at it again for the weekend.  Friday morning, June 12, 2026, we left Fisherman’s Landing on Trip #11, an Accurate Fishing Sponsored 3-Day weekend with pro-rep Kenny Phillips. First night started off with a bang and we found the BIG BLUEFIN! Easily 100+ lbs. We were up all night catching. Today, we have been enjoying the good weather and checking out some kelp for a little daytime action. Tonight we’ll be on the hunt for some more action.  We’ve got Joe “Speedy,” Kaden “Cheeto,” Rob, and Steve on deck and Josh and Jesse cooking up something good in the galley.

We have our spring 2027 trips posted! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Get in on the action! Open spots on upcoming trips!

Trip 12 – Tue, Jun 16 to Fri, Jun 18, 2026 – James Thomas Invitational 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 13 – Fri, Jun 19 to Mon, Jun 21, 2026 – Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational 4-Day Limited Load
Trip 24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored 8-Day 24 Load

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office at office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call at 619-226-2403.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys
Bluefin Tuna Accurate Fishing Sponsored Trip 2026
Angler Yellowtail Catch
Bluefin Tuna Accurate Fishing Sponsored Trip 2026
Bluefin Tuna Accurate Fishing Sponsored Trip 2026
Bluefin Tuna Accurate Fishing Sponsored Trip 2026
Bluefin Tuna Accurate Fishing Sponsored Trip 2026
Searcher Boat Driving Out Fisherman's Landing
Searcher Boat Driving Out Fisherman's Landing
Bluefin Tuna Accurate Fishing Sponsored Trip 2026
June 13th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #10 | 3-Day Limited Load | June 9 – 12, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #10 Report | 3-Day Limited Load | June 9 – 12, 2026

Hello!

Checking in with a Searcher Sportfishing Trip #10 Report. We returned home Friday morning from Trip #10, a 3-Day Limited Load, June 9 – 12, 2026. It was a little challenging finding the right kelp, but once we did, we found some real quality yellows.

We’re back at it again for the weekend. We left Fisherman’s Landing Friday morning, June 12, 2026, on Trip #11, an Accurate Fishing Sponsored 3-Day with pro-rep Kenny Phillips. The weather is looking good, and we’re ready to see what the weekend brings us. We’ve got Josh and Jesse in the galley, and Joe “Speedy,” Kaden “Cheeto,” Rob, and Steve on deck.

We have our spring 2027 trips posted! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Open spots on upcoming trips!

Trip 12 – Tue, Jun 16 to Fri, Jun 18, 2026 – James Thomas Invitational! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 13 – Fri, Jun 19 to Mon, Jun 21, 2026 – Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational! 4-Day Limited Load
Trip 24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored! 8-Day 24 Load

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office at office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call at 619-226-2403.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys
Yellowtail Fishing
Angler Yellowtail Fishing
Angler Yellowtail Catch
Angler Yellowtail Catch
Angler Yellowtail Catch
Angler Yellowtail Catch
Grilled Chicken and Rice Lunch Aboard Searcher
Searcher Boat Driving Out Fisherman's Landing
June 12th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #9 | 3-Day Weekend Limited Load | June 5 – 8, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #9 Report | 3-Day Weekend Limited Load | June 5 – 8, 2026

Hello!

Checking in with a Searcher Sportfishing Trip #9 Report. We returned home Monday morning from trip #9, 3-Day Weekend Limited Load, Friday June 5, 2026, to Monday, June 8, 2026. Signs look to be trending in the right direction. This weekend we’ve been scratching at good grade yellowtail. We’ve been enjoying the good weather, fishing, and food.

We have our spring 2027 trips posted! Signup on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Open spots on upcoming trips!

Trip 11 – Fri, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 14, 2026 – Accurate Fishing Sponsored! 3-Day 27 Load
Trip 12 – Tue, Jun 15 to Fri, Jun 18, 2026 – James Thomas Invitational! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 13 – Fri, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 21, 2026 – Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational! 4-Day Limited Load
Trip 24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored! 8-Day 24 Load

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office, office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call, 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fish
Anglers with Yellowtail Fish
Dinner Aboud Searcher
June 8th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #8 | 3-Day Limited Load | June 2 – 5, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report for Trip #8, 3-Day Limited Load, June 2 – 5, 2026

Hello!

Checking in with a Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report. Last Friday morning, we returned home from Trip #8, 3-Day Limited Load, June 2 – 5, 2026. The past week of fishing has been tough due to choppy weather. We’ve been off the bluefin for a few days, and it has been difficult to locate them. We made a big move overnight and were rewarded with a nice day of fishing, catching quality yellowtail in good weather. Hopefully, it’s a sign of things to come.
We’re currently out on trip #9, 3-Day Weekend Limited Load, Friday June 5, 2026, to Monday, June 8, 2026. We’ve been seeing good signs and caught some yellowtail.
Jesse and Jeff prepared more amazing dishes from grilled salmon over rice to grill shrimp skewers with rice pilaf, pita, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.

We have our spring 2027 trips posted! Signup on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Open spots on upcoming trips!

Trip 11 – Fri, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 14, 2026 – Accurate Fishing Sponsored! 3-Day 27 Load
Trip 12 – Tue, Jun 15 to Fri, Jun 18, 2026 – James Thomas Invitational! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 13 – Fri, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 21, 2026 – Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational! 4-Day Limited Load
Trip 24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored! 8-Day 24 Load

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office, office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call, 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fish
Anglers with Yellowtail Fish
Angler with Yellowtail Fish
Angler with Yellowtail Fish
Angler with Yellowtail Fish
Angler with Yellowtail Fish
Grilled salmon with rice
grill shrimp skewers with rice pilaf, pita, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce
June 7th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #7 | Kyle Lanford Charter | May 29 – 31, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report for Trip #7, Kyle Lanford Charter, May 29 – 31, 2026

Hello!

Sunday, we returned home from trip # 7, Kyle Lanford Charter with the crew from IBEW Local 477, May 29 – 31, 2029. It was tough conditions over the weekend mixed with choppy weather. We spent the first day and night fishing bluefin with no luck. Working with the weather, we opted to do some island fishing. Great calico fishing and a few yellowtail mixed in. We’ll be back at it with these guys in September!

We have our spring 2027 trips posted! Signup on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Open spots on upcoming trips!

Trip 11 – Fri, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 14, 2026 – Accurate Fishing Sponsored! 3-Day 27 Load
Trip 12 – Tue, Jun 15 to Fri, Jun 18, 2026 – James Thomas Invitational! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 13 – Fri, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 21, 2026 – Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational! 4-Day Limited Load
Trip 24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored! 8-Day 24 Load

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office, office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call, 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike and the Boys
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction
Duck Confit in a Duke Fat Sauce
Chicken Curry Over Rice
Chicken Curry Over Rice
June 1st, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #6 | 4-Day Limited Load | May 25 – 29, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report | Trip #6, 4-Day Limited Load, May 25 – 29, 2026

Hello!

We’re currently out on trip #6, 4-Day Limited Load, May 25 – 29, 2026. Despite tough fishing conditions and unfavorable weather the past couple of days, we’ve managed one good night of fishing on large grade tunas. Caught a few yellowtail and reds.

We’ve started posting our 2027 schedule. Trips 1 – 17 are online. Currently, trips are not open for online signup, however if you see a trip you would like to go on, add your name to the waitlist. If there’s availability, we’ll add you to the trip.

We have our spring 2027 trips posted! Signup on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Open spots on upcoming trips!

Trip 11 – Fri, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 14, 2026 – Accurate Fishing Sponsored! 3-Day 27 Load
Trip 12 – Tue, Jun 15 to Fri, Jun 18, 2026 – James Thomas Invitational! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 13 – Fri, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 21, 2026 – Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored! 3-Day Limited Load
Trip 21 – Mon, Jul 12 to Fri, Jul 16, 2026 – Ryan Bussell Invitational! 4-Day Limited Load
Trip 24 – Sat, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 1, 2026 – Turners & Izorline Sponsored! 8-Day 24 Load

If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a trip, email the office, office@searchersportfishing.com or give us a call, 619-226-2403.

– Captain Shane reporting Captain Mike and the Boys
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction
Duck Confit in a Duke Fat Sauce
Chicken Curry Over Rice
Chicken Curry Over Rice
Chicken Curry Over Rice
Chicken Curry Over Rice
May 28th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

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