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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.

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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.63 (Must-have Outfit)

12 Sep 2019
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Tackle Tip Thursday is here! Steve is back and giving us a great tackle tip before leaving on the PENN Fishing sponsored 3day trip. 50-80# fly lining outfit. Steve has a Penn Fathom 40 narrow reel,  with 80# test braid leave enough room for casting length top shot. Hook can range from 1/0-4/0 circle hook.  The rod is 7-8″ rod rated somewhere around 40#-80# or even 100#. Work horse outfit and can be used for any trip.  Don’t leave the dock without it.

Huge thank you to Steve and PENN Fishing for coming out on the water with is and for the awesome tackle tip.

🎣Reel in more Tackle Tips here!

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Trip Report

Trip: 20B NEW! 1.5 day (Sept 15-17, 2019)

Hello anglers,

We stopped early this morning with a skipjack on the troll. After catching a few skipjack we landed our first yellowfin tuna it was a nice size fish about 25 pounds on a live sardine. We drifted for a while catching an occasional yellowfin and some more skipjack. Everyone had a chance to land a nice size yellowfin and those who didn’t tagged a couple of skipjack that the crew took care to bleed and get in the fish hold quickly so it could be used for POKE!! (Our chef Dan has an excellent recipe.) 

Here is Capt Art’s son Matthew with a nice size yellowfin tuna. Hoping for more later.

~Captain Art and Team Searcher

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Searcher Crew Profile


Justin Donathan, Crewman
Enthusiasm and a helpful nature makes Justin a valuable crew member on deck for novices and experienced anglers alike!

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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

  • I recommend Searcher! I was on board for a 3-day and have done a 7-day limited load with lots of elbow space. The crew are helpful and synchronized – watching two gaffs and a y-pole in action was proof.

    -Bernard Chen