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Searcher Sportfishing, San Diego, California Saltwater Fishing

ss-badge-sonarDreaming about catching albacore, 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 Mexican waters, including the islands of San Benito, Cedros, Alijos Rocks and other prime Baja California fishing destinations — sportfishing expeditions to fit every schedule and budget!

Captain Art Taylor has owned the 95-foot boat Searcher for over 30 years. He and his crew will take you to Baja California’s fishing grounds and make your trip the best sportfishing experience possible. Novices and experts welcome.

Catch some adventure and plan your sportfishing trip today!

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Trip Report

Ocean to Galley: Marinated Seared Ahi

Looking for a way to prepare all your Searcher-caught yellowfin tuna? How about chef Geri Sue’s creamy Italian marinade with a nice sear on the fish?

Marinade (makes 12 servings):

1 cup olive oil

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 tbsp diced onion

2 tbsp diced garlic

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp ground mustard

2 tbsp Italian herbs

 

Mix 1 egg with the oil and other ingredients. Add a dash of salt and pepper. Marinate fish fillets for 1/2 hour.

Sear: Cook marinated fish on a medium high grill for just a minute or two on each side. Fish should remain pink in the middle.

Enjoy! And send us photos of your creation!

Here is a photo from Angler Dave B. Off the boat in the morning and on the table for dinner, doesn’t get any better.

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Trip Report

Trip #20 (1.5 day trip) Sept 18-20, 2018

Good afternoon Anglers:
Today, we are fishing the offshore tuna grounds with our Turner’s Outdoorsman  sponsored trip. (Who brought lots of great prizes for our anglers.) We are catching yellowfin tuna. Weather good and we are having a great time. Heres Bob Fletcher and Susie M. with a healthy yellowfin. ~Captain Shawn and Team Searcher
 
Good evening anglers: Today we had good, steady action on school-size yellowfin tuna on the local grounds.We want to give a big thanks to Lori and Sunny from Turners Outdoorsman for all the great giveaways!
Captain Shawn and Team Searcher
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Searcher Crew Profile


Hector Donathan, crewman

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

  • The deckhands, captain and chef were always asking “How can I help you?”

    -Phil Grossman

  • 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

  • Your crew is absolutely top notch! Kudos to Team Searcher!

    -Diana Upton

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • From Art all the way thru each crew member, they really embrace serving the customer with a smile and concern that I was having a great time.

    -Cheer Crtichlow