Searcher Sportfishing, San Diego, California Saltwater Fishing

Dreaming 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 10 (5-day) Izorline- and Turner’s-sponsored trip is off and running!

23 Jul 2017

Anglers were early to rise this morning so they could arrive at Fisherman’s Landing for early check-in for Searcher‘s Trip 10, the annual Izorline/Turner’s Outdoorsman 5-day.

Pro-staffers Wendy Tochihara and Lori Sachau were the first to board, with their cart overflowing with gear, giveaways and swag for our lucky anglers!

The boat departed at 8:40am to load up on bait. Capt Art called in to report they got some nice-looking sardines and that they were headed for some Day One fishing! Check back here for daily reports from the field!

Happy anglers on 4-day trip with @Izorline as sponsor. #searchersportfishing https://t.co/0NyBwuSSqY

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Trip Report

Trip 10 Jul 23-28 (5-day)July 25 Evening Report

Hello all,

The highlight today was a few nice dorado on kelp paddies. We travelled south down to 330 miles from home for some yellowfin tuna action. Unfortunately, the tuna moved without telling us where they went. We stopped and tried several kelp paddies. Janice K. landed this nice male dorado with help from Capt Ryan. You can see we had great weather again today.

Dinner was stuffed pork loin with fennel and apples with a dijon sauce. Roasted brocollini and carrots, white beans and fresh shallot bread. It was absolutely delicious.

More tomorrow,

Team Searcher

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What our customers say...

All staff were courteous, kind and friendly. The deckhands, captain and chef were always asking “How can I help you?” with a smile–going over and above the call of duty!

-Phil Grossman
The boat was in pristine condition and the crew was outstanding!

-Bob Fletcher
Captain Art worked hard to get us on fish. He really showed his experience and know-how to get his passengers bit. Also the cooks made great meals.

-Randall Minvielle
Your crew is absolutely top notch!! Everyone is cordial, helpful and concerned with making it a good trip for all aboard. 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. I do not believe there is a finer captain or crew on the water.

-Eric Boranian
It was the best trip I ever had! Fantastic crew, fine food and great fellowship. Your business is a model for how it can and should be done.

-Anne LaHue
Team Searcher puts on a great fishing experience because they know it’s the details that matter…you can’t go wrong by going to sea with these great folks.

-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. The Searcher crew is great with kids!

-Norm Fujimoto
Captain, your leadership, guidance, and “fishing trip approach” for the crew and clients 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
Bait management A, Cleanliness A, Courtesy A++, Enthusiasm A+.

-David Fujimoto