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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

New member of Team Searcher!

Have you heard?

Shawn Trowbridge is joining Team Searcher and will be operating fishing trips along with Captains Art and Aaron!

We are thrilled to add such an experienced and well-liked skipper to our team. Many anglers know his name since he’s operated a variety of other San Diego-based sportboats, and owned and operated his own boat out of Seaforth Landing.

Shawn is celebrating his 30th year of maintaining a US Coast Guard license with his first issue in 1988.

In his career, Shawn has fished from southeast Alaska to Puerto Vallarta and all the fishing spots in between!

 

 

 

 

Shawn currently resides in Idaho and loves the outdoors–can you tell? Fishing, snow sports, hunting are just a few of his favorite activities, especially when in the company of his family.

Join us in welcoming Shawn to Team Searcher and look for him on your next trip!

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Searcher Crew Profile


Art Taylor, Captain/Owner
For 35 years Art Taylor has maintained the highest standards for a fishing platform aboard Searcher--from vessel and passenger safety to top-quality crew service. He fishes the hot spots from Baja California to southern California and looks forward to taking you there!

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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

  • 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