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.

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 2020 Searcher Sportfishing trip today!

Team Searcher will be at the Long Beach Fred Hall show March 4-8th 2020. We hope to see you there. Mark your calendars. There might be PRIZES and GIVEAWAYS. Stay hooked here for all the details.

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Tackle Tip Thursday Vol. 88 (Accurate reels)

20 Feb 2020

Tackle Tip Thursday is all about must-haves for Accurate reels and the deals at the Fred Hall Show. Doug from Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Shop gives the run down on all things Accurate fishing products! All these deals will be at the Fred Hall Show in Long Beach! (The whole show!) If you are looking for a fun trip with demo Accurate reels to try, you are in luck we still have spots available on our 2020 Accurate Fishing sponsored fishing trips. Click here to hook your spot today!

Huge thank you to Doug and Fisherman’s landing tackle shop for the tackle tips.

🎣Reel in more Tackle Tips here!

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Trip Report

SUNNY DAY

Come celebrate this amazing lady. Our friend Sunny has been diagnosed with cancer and is in need of our help. She is quite the outdoors lady from being a bad ass angler to, stock car racing and all things in between. Sunny is as bright and welcoming as her name. We will be celebrating and raising funds for this ray of sunshine, Sunny from Turner Outdoorsman. We are calling it :
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☀️SUNNY DAY☀️ ⁠
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When: February 22,2020⁠
Time: 10am- 12pm⁠
Where: The Seaforth Sportfishing Parking Lot⁠
(1717 Quivira Rd. San Diego CA 92109)⁠
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Please come and show support for this amazing woman. ⁠If you don’t know Sunny personally you can still come be a part of the action and win prizes going to this incredible lady. ⁠

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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 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
Searcher crew never rests. Their single goal is to help you catch fish safely. Never once does safety take a back seat.

-Lance Leavitt
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