Trip Reports

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #37 Report | Labor Day Weekend | Sept 4 – 7, 2026

Happy Labor Day! Searcher’s checking in with a trip report from the weekend. We returned home to Fisherman’s Landing Monday morning from our Labor Day Weekend Trip #37, September 4 – 7, 2026. This was an awesome trip, and everyone went home happy! The bluefin were bitting at night and yellowtail and dorados during the day.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

2026 Trips With Open Spots!

• Trip #47A, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026, 1 spot available!
• Trip #47B, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026, 6 spots available!
• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 24 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Check out our 2026 & 2027 schedule! Sign up on the waitlist before our 2027 the trips open online.

Did You Know?

Searcher Offers 12-Day Whale Watching Guided 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 guided tour from Fisherman’s Landing in San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico, scheduled for February 6 – 17, 2027. 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 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.

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #36 Report | Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored | Sep 2 – 4, 2026

Friday morning, we returned home from our second Knee Deep Brewing Company Sponsored 2-Day Trip #36, September 2–4, 2026.

The weather was a little choppy while out, but we still managed to find quality grade bluefin. We used the kite on Saturday, which proved to be very successful.

After a quick turnaround, we drove back out Friday morning out for the Labor Day Weekend on Trip #37. Wind seems to be calming down, and the bite has been good.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Newly added trips to the 2026 schedule!

• Trip #47A, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026, 1 spot available!
• Trip #47B, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026, 7 spots available!

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 24 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

Check out our 2027 schedule! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #35 Report | Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored | Aug 31 – Sep 2, 2026

Searcher’s checking in with a trip report from our last trip. We returned home Wednesday morning from our Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 2-Day Trip #35, 8/31/26 to 9/2/26. Monday, we arrived on scene just in time to get a good shot late night on 30-50lb bluefin. Yesterday was a nice day on the anchor as well today fly lining for 25-80lb bluefin.

Thank you to Jim Niemiec from Western Outdoor News for joining us on the trip! When he wasn’t busy taking great notes and photos, he landed a nice bluefin!

Currently, we’re out on trip #36, round two with a second Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 2-Day, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to Friday, September 4, 2026.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Newly added trips to the 2026 schedule!

• Trip #47A, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026, 1 spot available!
• Trip #47B, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026, 9 spots available!

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 24 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

Check out our 2027 schedule! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #34 Report | Eric Sonner Charter | Aug 28 – 31, 2026

We returned home Monday morning from trip #34, Eric Sonner Charter, Friday August 23, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026. Saturday, we had a nice day of bluefin fishing on the anchor before the weather came up. Caught fish up to 40 lbs. We had a few the night before as well. Sunday, we drove to the east to look for some exotics.

Currently, we’re out on trip #35, Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 2-Day, Monday, August 31, 2026, to Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Last night, the night bite was on! We were busy catching bluefin throughout the night.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

We added two new trips to the 2026 schedule!

Trip #47A, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026, 1 spot available!

Trip #47B, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026, 10 spots available!

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 24 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 1 spot!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

Check out our 2027 schedule! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #33 Report | Giacalone Inditational | Aug 26 – 28, 2026

Good time and great fishing on the 2-day Giacalone Invitational!

– Captain Shane, reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

We added two new trips to the 2026 schedule!

Trip #47A-26, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026

Trip #47B-26, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 24 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 1 spot!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

Check out our Summer 2027 schedule! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #32 Report | WWCME Charter | Aug 23 – 26, 2026

Checking back in with a Searcher Sportfishing trip report. We had a fun 3 days of fishing with the WWCME charter, August 23 – 26, 2026. There were good opportunities during the day and night. Caught a nice variety of bluefin, yellowtail and a dorado.

– Captain Jason, reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

We added two new trips to the 2026 schedule!

Trip #47A-26, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026

Trip #47B-26, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 25 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 1 spot!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

Check out our Summer 2027 schedule! Sign up on the waitlist before the trip opens online.

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #30 Report | Lady Angler | Aug 17 – 20, 2026

Round 2! The second 3-day Hawaiian-themed Lady Anglers trip with Wendy Tochihara, Lori Sachau, and Sophia Huynh! This was the 5th anniversary of the trip, which ran from Monday, August 17, 2026, to Thursday, August 20, 2026.

We had fun yellowtail fishing for beautiful-grade fish on the anchor during the day and at night.

We would like to say a big thank you to Wendy Tochihara, Lori Sachau, and Sophia Huynh for everything you do to make these trips so special and memorable!

– Captain Shane, reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

We added two new trips to the 2026 schedule!

Trip #47A-26, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026

Trip #47B-26, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 25 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 1 spot!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

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

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #29 Report | Lady Angler | Aug 14 – 17, 2026

Searcher’s 11th anniversary Lady Angler Trip!

This year’s 3-day Hawaiian-themed weekend trip ran from Friday, August 14, 2026, to Monday, August 17, 2026. The trip was filled with lots of fishing, singing, laughter, and camaraderie. We had excellent yellowtail fishing in the early morning, with the ladies bringing 150+ yellowtail over the rail!

We would like to say a big thank you to Wendy Tochihara, Lori Sachau, and Sophia Huynh for everything you do to make these trips so special and memorable!

We added two new trips to the 2026 schedule!

Trip #47A-26, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026

Trip #47B-26, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 25 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 1 spot!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

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

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #28 Report | Izorline Sponsored 4-Day | Aug 10 – 14, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing 2026 Izorline Sponsored 4-Day Trip #28 with pro-staffers Norman Fujimoto and Howard Folmer.  This 4-day trip ran from Monday, August 10, 2026, to Friday, August 14, 2026.

We added two new trips to the 2026 schedule!

Trip #47A-26, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026

Trip #47B-26, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 25 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 1 spot!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

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

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403

Searcher Sportfishing Trip #27 Report | Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser | Aug 7-10, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing 2026 Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser was a success! This 3-day trip ran from Friday, August 7, 2026, to Monday, August 10, 2026. For over 20 years, Searcher has sponsored the Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser trip in honor of Dick Uranga, aka Captain Potatohead, to support pancreatic cancer research. All funds raised by the Captain Potato Head anglers are donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in Dick’s name. Searcher matches the amount raised, doubling the contribution to this important organization.

We would like to send the BIGGEST THANK YOU to all of our amazing and generous sponsors that donated to the Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser Trip!! Without your generosity and support, this would be possible.

A HUGE THANK YOU!!

Lori Sachau donated a Daiwa Inshore Rod & jigs!
Melton international donated a Kuro 25-40LB Bait Rod!
Pete Gray from Let’s Talk Hook Up donated Costa Pilot House Pro Sunglasses!
“Rock Cod” Rick Maxa from Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop donated gift cards, merch & two small tackle boxes with jigs!
Merrilee Ekstrom from Fisherman’s Processing donated merch & seasoning!
Five Star Fish Processing donated gift cards & merch!
Dave Nearing donated fishing supplies & gifts!
Captain Mike Todter & Chef Josh Evans from Searcher donated a Penn Fathom 40N LD2 reel, lures & merch!

Thank you to everyone that joined us on the 2026 Captain Potato Head Memorial Fun-Raiser Trip!!

We added two new trips to the 2026 schedule!

Trip #47A-26, 4-Day Limited Load, October 3 – 7, 2026

Trip #47B-26, 3-Day Limited Load, October 7 – 10, 2026.

Sign up online at www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office at 619-226-2403

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Trips with open spots!

• Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, October 25 – November 1, 2026. 5 spots!
• Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 9 – 17, 2026. 1 spot!
• Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Sponsored 8-Day, November 17 – 25, 2026. 2 spots!

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

Valuable Links:

Fish Processor – Reserve a Fish Processor
Tackle Suggestions – Tackle Suggestions for Trip Length
What To Bring – Fishing Gear & Essentials
Fisherman’s Landing Fish Reports – Fisherman’s Landing YouTube Page
Long Range Fish Reports – Reports from San Diego’s Long-Range Fleet

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com
Call the office: 619-226-2403