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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 plan your sportfishing trip today!

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Trip Report

Trip #25 (7-day) Oct 13-20 (Day 5)

Hello anglers,

We started our fishing day on the coast for yellowtail without much success. So we travelled offshore to look for kelp patties and dorado. We found warm blue water and plenty of large kelp paddies. Not many had fish associated with them. But we managed to find a few that had a few good-size dorado on them. I think everyone got to keep a nice-size dorado today, including Anne L.  Check out the recommended surface irons here!

We are headed home tonight and arriving back to the dock on Saturday morning. Here is Anne Lahue and crewman Ryan with a beautiful dorado from one of the kelp patties this afternoon.

Chef Dan shared his Sesame Chili Marinade recipe for fresh Searcher-caught fish. Angler tried and tested!

Captain Art and Team Searcher

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Searcher Crew Profile


Michael Todter, Captain
Michael joined Team Searcher in 2017 and quickly earned his US Coast Guard license in 2018, moving up the ranks as a key member of the crew. (photo by Zoe Stevenson)  

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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