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

June 8th, 2026|Trip Reports|

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

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com

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

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

June 7th, 2026|Trip Reports|

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

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com

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

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

June 1st, 2026|Trip Reports|

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

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com

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

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

May 28th, 2026|Trip Reports|

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

Sign up online: www.searchersportfishing.com

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

Trip #5 | Memorial Day Weekend | May 22 – 25, 2026

May 26th, 2026|Trip Reports|

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report | Trip #5, Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 – 25, 2026

Hello!

Monday morning, May 22, 2026, we returned home from Trip #5, Memorial Day Weekend, 3-Day, May 22 – 25, 2026. It was a great trip, and everyone had a blast. We had a couple of opportunities at night on 100+ lb. bluefin mixed with some daytime fishing.

Trips with open spots:

Trip #24, Turner’s and Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, Saturday, July 25, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, 2026
Trip #30, Lady Anglers with Wendy, Lori & Sophie, 3-Day, Monday, August 17, 2026, to Thursday, August 20, 2026
Trip #47, Seeker Sponsored 7-Day, Saturday, October 3, 2026, to Saturday, October 10, 2026
Trip #48, 7-Day Ultra Limited Load, Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Saturday, October 17, 2026
Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, Saturday, October 24, 2026, to Sunday, November 1, 2026
Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, Monday, November 9, 2026, to Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 8-Day, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, to Wednesday, November 25, 2026

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

– Captain Shane reporting Captain Mike and the Boys

Trip #4 | 3-Day Limited Load | May 19 – 22, 2026

May 21st, 2026|Trip Reports|

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report | Trip #4, 3-Day Limited Load, May 19 – 22, 2026

Hello!

Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, we drove out of Fisherman’s Landing on Trip #4, 3-Day Limited Load, May 19 – 22, 2026. Yesterday, we made a 100-mile move, and it paid off. We got on some big ones at night, and they were biting as good as they bite. The guys got multiple opportunities at 100+ lb. fish. So far, this has been a fun trip with tons of laughs, good food, and good fishing. We’ll see what today and tonight bring us.

We will return home tomorrow morning and head back out on Trip #5, Memorial Day Weekend, 3-Day, May 22 – 25, 2026.

Trips with open spots:

Trip #24, Turner’s and Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, Saturday, July 25, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, 2026
Trip #30, Lady Anglers with Wendy, Lori & Sophie, 3-Day, Monday, August 17, 2026, to Thursday, August 20, 2026
Trip #47, Seeker Sponsored 7-Day, Saturday, October 3, 2026, to Saturday, October 10, 2026
Trip #48, 7-Day Ultra Limited Load, Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Saturday, October 17, 2026
Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, Saturday, October 24, 2026, to Sunday, November 1, 2026
Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, Monday, November 9, 2026, to Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 8-Day, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, to Wednesday, November 25, 2026

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

– Captain Mike and the Boys

Trip #3 | John Waggoner Charter | May 15 – 18, 2026

May 18th, 2026|Trip Reports|

Searcher Sportfishing Trip Report | Trip #3, John Waggoner Charter | 3-Day Ultra Limited Load, May 15 – 18, 2026

Good morning,

Monday morning, May 18, 2026, we returned home from Trip #3, the John Waggoner Charter, 3-Day Ultra Limited Load, May 15–18, 2026. Epic bluefin fishing continued over the weekend on John’s charter. After the guys caught what they wanted, we opted for some coastal fishing down south for the last couple of days to stay out of the weather. We checked out some new areas and scraped up a few yellowtail along with a nice variety.

Jesse and Dan prepared delicious meals throughout the trip. Some of the dishes included filet mignon with a red wine reduction, duck confit in a duck fat sauce, and chicken curry over rice, just to name a few.

Tomorrow morning, we’ll be heading back out on Trip #4, a 3-Day Limited Load trip running Tuesday, May 19, 2026, through Friday, May 22, 2026. With bluefin fishing going strong, one last-minute spot has just opened up on this trip. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to jump aboard, give the office a call or sign up online.

Trips with open spots:

Trip #4, 3-Day Limited Load, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to Friday, May 22, 2026
Trip #24, Turner’s and Izorline Sponsored 8-Day, Saturday, July 25, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, 2026
Trip #30, Lady Anglers with Wendy, Lori & Sophie, 3-Day, Monday, August 17, 2026, to Thursday, August 20, 2026
Trip #47, Seeker Sponsored 7-Day, Saturday, October 3, 2026, to Saturday, October 10, 2026
Trip #48, 7-Day Ultra Limited Load, Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Saturday, October 17, 2026
Trip #50, 8-Day Ultra Limited Load, Saturday, October 24, 2026, to Sunday, November 1, 2026
Trip #52, 8-Day Limited Load, Monday, November 9, 2026, to Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Trip #53, Izorline & Knee Deep Brewing Co. Sponsored 8-Day, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, to Wednesday, November 25, 2026

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

– Captain Mike and the Boys

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

May 14th, 2026|Trip Reports|

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.

Jesse and Jeff prepared many delicious meals throughout the trip. Some of the standout dishes included a variety of sushi rolls, poke and shrimp ceviche, tomato pesto chicken sandwiches, shrimp ceviche with Mexican rice, and biscuits and gravy with eggs and potatoes.

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

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

May 11th, 2026|Trip Reports|

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

2026 Season Starts May 8, 2026

April 29th, 2026|Trip Reports|

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