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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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Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 35 ( Favorite Set-up)

14 Feb 2019
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Happy Tackle Tip Thursday. On this Valentine’s day edition of Tackle Tip Thursday. Today, we have a special guest with one of our favorite Lady anglers Lori from Turner’s Outdoorsman. She gives us a rundown of her favorite fishing and set up. (A great gift for any anglerette on your list.) Rod made by Phenix Rods and reel by Avet reels. Thank you to Lori and Turner’s Outdoorsman for letting us come by. Happy Tackle Tip Thursday everyone. Happy Tackle Tip Thursday and Valentine’s day everyone. 

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Trip Report

Searcher in dry dock

It’s time for annual inspections, upgrades, repairs and TLC! Many thanks to the team at Al Larsen Boat Shop and Team Searcher for taking care of her.

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Searcher Crew Profile


Geri Sue Kruse, Chef
Anglers feel right at home with Geri Sue's cooking and friendly personality!

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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