Searcher Sportfishing, San Diego, California Saltwater Fishing

Dreaming about catching bluefin, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail, dorado, wahoo and other saltwater fish? Come to San Diego, the gateway to some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world in Baja California, Mexico. At Searcher Sportfishing, we offer 1.5 day to 7 day long range sportfishing excursions to Baja California, Mexico’s fishing destinations — sportfishing trips to fit every schedule and budget.

Know someone who is “wishing they were fishing?” Our Searcher Sportfishing Gift Certificate will please any angler on your gift list. Click the photo above!

Captain Art Taylor has owned the 95-foot boat Searcher for over 35 years. He and his crew will make your trip the best sportfishing experience possible.

Catch some adventure and book your 2019 Searcher Sportfishing trip today!

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It’s Searcher’s Birthday Giveaway

21 May 2019

It’s time for Searcher’s birthday month giveaway and we are giving you the presents. The present/ prize is a FREE shirt, like the ones pictured. (You have a choice of burgundy, navy, or ash.) All you have to do is answer the following question. ⁣searcher@searchersportfishing.com ⁣(Please no phone calls, email only.)
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Q: Besides fishing and whalewatching trips, what other trips has/does the Searcher offer?
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We will pick one winner on Friday 5/24! (Searcher’s actual Birthday.) Good luck and Best Fishes!⁣

Looking for a 4th of July holiday plan? How about fishing for tuna and yellowtail? We've got the celebration for yo… https://t.co/iKzjji3QQ9

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Trip Report

It’s the Searcher’s Birthday Giveaway

It’s time for Searcher’s birthday month giveaway! and We are giving you the presents. The present/ prize is a FREE shirt, like the ones pictured. (You have a choice of burgundy, navy, or ash.) All you have to do is answer the following question. Searcher@searchersportfishing.com ⁣(Please no phone calls email only.)
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Q: Besides fishing and whale trips. What other trips has/do the Searcher offer?
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We will pick one winner on Friday 5/24! (The Searcher’s actual Birthday.) Good luck and Best Fishes!⁣

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Searcher Crew Profile

Kenny Merrell, Captain

Kenny and Art grew up in the San Diego sportfishing business together, and progressed from pinheads to captains. Kenny is a dedicated member of Team Searcher and an angler favorite for his expertise and friendly attitude.

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What our customers say...

Your leadership, guidance, and crew was definitely the factor in service, attitude, boat condition and performance that set you above all the trips I have made.

-Max Sidner
This was a trip of a lifetime from boarding to final weigh-in. Boat was comfortable, crew was helpful, engaging and full of advice. The food was excellent and plentiful.

-Lance Leavitt
The Searcher operation feels like family. The passengers get the spirit of it and fish like friends.

-Joe Tyler
Captain Art worked hard to get us on fish. He really showed his experience and know-how to get his passengers bit.

-Randall Minvielle
The boat was in pristine condition and the crew was outstanding!

-Bob Fletcher
Outstanding customer service, the crew was always there to help. Art did a great job putting us on fish,and the food was fantastic!

-Kevin Justen
Captain Art and crew searched tirelessly to find fish and never gave up. He is truly a Captain’s captain.

-Eric Boranian
It was the best trip I ever had! Fantastic crew, fine food and great fellowship.

-Anne LaHue
Team Searcher puts on a great fishing experience because they know it’s the details that matter.

-Paul Jones
Trip was awesome! My wife and I had the best trip ever! Best crew I have fished with in years!

-Dan Thompson
Every trip I’ve taken for the last 18 years on the Searcher guarantees good times, outstanding service, and above all great fishing.

-Norm Fujimoto
Captain Shawn maneuvered the boat perfectly to get on the bite, especially when there were other boats in the same area .

-Dan Lalande
Captain and crew are top notch…and are fantastic to fish with. Besides being accomplished anglers and well versed in their operations, these guys are FUN!.

-Howard Folmer
The boat was clean and crew was there whenever you needed them. They worked their hearts out for everyone.

-Ron Schulz