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Trip #2 | 3-Day Limited Load | May 12 – 15, 2026

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report | Trip #2, 3-Day Limited Load 2026

Good evening,

We’re currently out on Trip #2, 3-Day Limited Load, May 12 – 15, 2026. Tuesday morning, we left Fisherman’s Landing. The trip was off to a great start, catching our first yellowfin of the year that afternoon and had some full-speed action on bluefin after the sun went down. We’ve caught limits of bluefin 20-60 lbs., a few nice yellowtail, and a few nice yellowfin. It’s been good fishing, good weather and good food.

Tomorrow morning, we return home and head back out on Trip #3, John Waggoner Charter, May 15 – 18, 2026.

2 spots open on Trip #24, 8-Day Turner’s and Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, Saturday, July 25, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, 2026.

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

– Captain Mike and The Boys

Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Fish
Yellowtail Fish
Sushi Rolls, Poke and Ceviche
Tomato Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Shrimp Ceviche and Mexican Rice
Biscuits and gravy
May 14th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #1 | Denio Charters & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored

Hello everyone,

Friday morning, May 8, 2026, we drove out of Fisherman’s Landing on Trip #1 Richard Denio and Knee Deep Brewing Company Sponsored, 3-Day, Friday, May 8 to Monday, May 11, 2026. This was an epic trip. Got out to the zone Friday afternoon and were able to start picking at fish once it was dark. Saturday made a change to a different zone and got on fish in the afternoon and just before sundown. Sunday afternoon one of guys donated a bluefin and we enjoyed fresh tuna. That night there were good schools in the dark and the big ones were biting. We returned home Monday morning. Good times and good fishing for all the guys.

Tomorrow morning, we leave out on Trip #2, 3-Day Limited Load, May 12 – 15, 2026.

We have 1 spot open on Trip #6, 4-Day Limited Load, Monday, May 25, 2026, to Friday, May 29, 2026.

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

– Captain Mike and The Boys

Night fishing bluefin tuna
100lb Bluefin Tuna
Two Bluefin Tuna Night Fishing
Night Fishing Bluefin
Four Big Bluefin Tuna
Night Fishing Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Day Fishing
Fresh Bluefin Tuna
May 11th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

2026 Season Starts May 8, 2026

Hello Searcher Family!

Our 2026 fishing season starts May 8, 2026! Conditions are looking promising. Water temperatures along the entire Baja Peninsula are 8–10 degrees warmer than this time last year, and reports from down below are seeing good signs of yellowfin mixed with wahoo and dorado.

Join us on one of our open trips for opportunities to get in on the action. Check the full 2026 Schedule. You can sign up online at www.seachersportfishing.com or call the office, 619-226-2403.

– Captain Mike, Chef Josh and the Searcher Crew

2026 Open Trips

April 29th, 2026|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #53 | 8-Day Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored

Good Morning,

We’re currently out on our final trip of our 2025 fishing season, 8-Day Izorline and Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored Trip #53, November 18 – 26, 2025. This past Tuesday morning we left Fisherman’s Landing and had an epic few days of fishing. Started out on yellowfin tuna on the way down and then the next day we got some opportunities on bluefin up to 180 lbs. The past couple of days we’ve had excellent wahoo and dorado fishing. The guys are all smiles and high fives. Now we’re on the hunt for yellowtail today.

Make sure to check the 2026 Schedule to join us next year. You can sign up online at www.seachersportfishing.com or call the office, 619-226-2403.

Searcher also offers a 12-day Baja Whale Watching Tours, February 4 – 15, 2026. For more details visit our website at www.bajawhale.com or email searcher.tours@bajawhale.com.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Wahoo Fishing
Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Tuna Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Tuna and sunrise
Wahoo Fishing
November 23rd, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #52 | 8-Day Limited Load | Nov 10 – 18, 2025 | Update

Good Morning,

We’re currently out on trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 10 – 18, 2025. Yesterday, we spent the day on the ridge fishing wahoo again. A few bingos and some more trophies in the morning. Today we’re headed up the beach to finish off the last two days of the trip fishing yellowtail.

Tuesday morning, we will be back home at Fisherman’s Landing to head out on our last fishing trip of 2025, trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored, 8-Day, November 18 – 26, 2025. Make sure to check the 2026 Schedule to join us next year. You can sign up online at www.seachersportfishing.com or call the office, 619-226-2403.

Searcher also offers a 12-day Baja Whale Watching Tours, February 4 – 15, 2026. For more details visit our website at www.bajawhale.com or email searcher.tours@bajawhale.com.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
November 16th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #52 | 8-Day Limited Load | Nov 10 – 18, 2025

Hello Anglers,

This past Monday morning we drove out of Fisherman’s Landing on trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, November 10 – 18, 2025. We’ve been fishing hard the last few days. Got some bonus yellowfin tuna on the way down, 20-70lb fish right in the corner. On day 3 we fished the beach and scratched up some nice yellowtail. We’ve spent the last 2 days on the ridge striking up some big wahoo and picking on tuna up to 40 lbs.

Tuesday we will be back home at Fisherman’s Landing and will head out on our last fishing trip of 2025, trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored, 8-Day, November 18 – 26, 2025. One spot is open on the trip. Sign up online at www.seachersportfishing.com or call the office 619-226-2403.

Make sure to check the 2026 Schedule for additional details or call the office at 619-226-2403 for information or to sign up.

We also offer 12-day Baja Whale Watching Tours, February 4 -15, 2026. For more details visit our website at www.bajawhale.com or email searcher.tours@bajawhale.com.

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Open 2025 Trips:

Trip #53, 8-Day Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored, November 18 – 26, 2025

Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Tuna Fishing
Tuna Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
Tuna Fishing
Tuna Fishing
Tuna Fishing
November 14th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #51 | 8-Day Ultra Limited Load | Nov 2 – 10, 2025 | Day 8

Hello Evening,

We’re currently working our way up with the passengers on trip #51, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, November 2 – 10, 2025. This past Friday we woke up on the anchor to different slower conditions, so we decided to work up and look for a kelp. Managed a couple wahoo and some dorado. On Saturday we started our journey up and found some epic yellowtail fishing. After the guys tagged what they wanted, we kept going up towards home. Today is our last morning of the trip. We did a few cod drifts before calling it a trip and were rewarded with some nice lingcod.

Monday we will be back home at Fisherman’s Landing and will head out that morning on trip #52. If you want to join, we have one spot open. Sign up online or call the office. Also, make sure to check the 2026 Schedule for additional details or call the office at 619-226-2403 for information or to sign up.

We also offer 12-day Baja Whale Watching Tours, February 4 -15, 2026. For more details visit our website at www.bajawhale.com or email searcher.tours@bajawhale.com.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Open 2025 Trips:

Trip #52, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, November 10 – 18, 2025

Trip #53, 8-Day Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored, November 18 – 26, 2025

Sheepshead
Lingcod
Sheepshead
Yellowtail Fishing
November 9th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #51 | 8-Day Ultra Limited Load | Nov 2 – 10, 2025 Update

Hello Anglers,

We are out on day 5 with our Anglers on trip #51, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, Sunday, November 2 – 10, 2025. Wednesday morning, we made it down to our starting zone and spent most of the day trolling for wahoo. We were able to troll up wahoo for all our passengers. After we tried for tuna with little success. We spent the night down here to try again the next day. This morning, we were welcomed with great fishing on yellowfin tuna. We trolled around at lunch for handful more wahoo before trying again for some more tuna. We were able to slowly pick at more tuna and some nice yellowtail. Tonight, we will be camping here to try again one last morning before working up towards home.

Monday we will be back home at Fisherman’s Landing and will head out that morning on trip #52. If you want to join, we have one spot open. Sign up online or call the office. Also, make sure to check the 2026 Schedule for additional details or call the office at 619-226-2403 for information or to sign up.

We also offer 12-day Baja Whale Watching Tours, February 4 -15, 2026. For more details visit our website at www.bajawhale.com or email searcher.tours@bajawhale.com.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Open 2025 Trips:

Trip #52, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, November 10 – 18, 2025

Trip #53, 8-Day Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored, November 18 – 26, 2025

Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Wahoo Fishing
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
November 6th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|

Trip #51 | 8-Day Ultra Limited Load | Nov 2 – 10, 2025

Good Evening,

We left Fisherman’s Landing Sunday morning on trip #51 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, Sunday, November 2 – Monday, November 10, 2026. After traveling down since leaving Sunday, we decided to pump the brakes last night and start on the beach for yellowtail. We arrived at our first spot and started the trip off with a very fun day of nice grade yellowtail fishing with a side of some lunker calico bass. We left after lunch to continue our drive down. We’ll be in tuna and wahoo mode for the next couple days.

We only have two more trips before our 2025 fishing season comes to an end and there’s a couple spots open on our last two 8-day trips. Sign up online or call the office. Also, make sure to check the 2026 Schedule for additional details or call the office at 619-226-2403 for information or to sign up.

We also offer 12-day Baja Whale Watching Tours, February 4 -15, 2026. For more details visit our website at www.bajawhale.com or email searcher.tours@bajawhale.com.

– Captain Shane reporting for Captain Mike and the Boys

Open 2025 Trips:

Trip #52, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, November 10 – 18, 2025

Trip #53, 8-Day Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored, November 18 – 26, 2025

Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
Fish
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail Fishing
November 4th, 2025|Categories: Trip Reports|
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