Top Fishing Charters on St. Thomas
Some of the best deep-sea fishing in the Caribbean can be found off St. Thomas. Both the North Drop and South Drop are renowned spots for landing big-game fish that include the mighty blue marlin, blackfin and yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo and more. Book a trip with some of St. Thomas’ experienced charter crews who promise an unforgettable fishing experience.
- Double Header Sportfishing
- Virgin Islands Sportfishing
- Offshore Adventures
- Neptune Adventures
- Ocean Surfari Charters
- Drift Charters
- Capt. Alvin Fishing Charters
- Reel Livin’ Charters
Double Header Sportfishing
Head to Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina to join the crew of Double Header Sportfishing for a 1/2-, 3/4- or full-day fishing experience (several pick-up locations are also available). Double Header specializes in live bait fishing on its fleet of vessels that include a 40-foot sport fishing boat and two 37-foot open fishing boats with large T-tops that cover the seating areas. Do some light tackle inshore fishing for tarpon, kingfish, yellowtail snappers and rainbow runners. Or fish offshore for mahi-mahi, wahoo and tuna. Charter the 10-hour marlin trip and get ready to reel in a blue or white marlin, depending on the season. Rods, reels and fishing tackle are all included.
Virgin Islands Sportfishing
Virgin Islands Sportfishing, based at the Compass Point Marina, offers a variety of daily fishing charters, both inshore and offshore. And if you want to target a specific species or do some beach hopping along the way, Captain Eric will work with you to customize the trip. Booking a 6-hour or longer charter allows the option to fish St. Thomas’ famed North Drop for big-game fish. Board the ocean-ready, 32-foot SeaVee (dubbed Stevie Lou) that’s professionally outfitted. The boat is stocked with water, club soda and ice, but feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks.
Offshore Adventures
Captain Robert Richards is at the helm of Offshore Adventures, offering more than 25 years of world-class sport fishing experience in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Anglers looking to hook a variety of catches will want to book an inshore charter, where blackfin tuna, sharks and barracudas are often snagged. For the more adventurous, an offshore charter can take you to the renowned North Drop and South Drop, where trolling and live baiting often leads to catches of blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi. Charters depart from American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook. Guests can bring their own small coolers with drinks and snacks.
Neptune Adventures
Neptune Adventures offers everything from shared 4-hour charters to private full-day fishing experiences. Inshore Bottom Fishing Charters are a budget-friendly way for small groups and solo anglers to fish deep-reef species off St. Thomas. These shared trips require a minimum of four guests, but groups don’t need to book together, with individuals welcome. The boat accommodates up to six, focusing on the reefs around St. Thomas that range in depth from 60 to 130 feet. Common catches include grouper, triggerfish and amberjack. Nearshore Fishing Charters are perfect for families and novices, keeping closer to shore in shallow waters that teem with snapper, bonito and kingfish. For the ultimate deep-sea fishing adventure, book one of the private 8- or 10-hour Offshore Fishing Charters to land a trophy-sized tuna or blue marlin.
Ocean Surfari Charters
Join a trip with Ocean Surfari Charters and get the inside scoop on some of the hottest fishing spots around the USVI from the experienced captain and crew. Book an affordable small-group inshore bottom fishing trip and stay close to shore on a 37-foot Calypso boat, where deep-reef catches include red snapper, grunts and porgies. Or arrange an 8- or 10-hour private charter and experience the thrill of deep-sea fishing along the North Drop, where giant blue marlin, tuna and wahoo are often caught. All equipment is included, along with bottled water and a cooler full of ice for your beverages. Ocean Surfari Charters depart from Red Hook Harbor.
Drift Charters
Drift Charters offers trips on its two fishing boats: Riptide, a 32-foot Topaz Express outfitted with a downstairs dinette, and the 24-foot KAOS, a speedy SeaVee. Besides exciting inshore and offshore fishing, Drift offers Reel & Chill charters. The 3/4-Day Fish + Pizza Pi involves four hours of fishing, followed by two hours of snorkeling in stunning Christmas Cove combined with pizza and cocktails (try the Painkiller) from the floating Pizza Pi VI pizzeria. Or opt for the 8-hour Reel & Chill, spending the morning fishing and the afternoon snorkeling among vibrant reefs. Add on a lunch stop at Pizza Pi VI or Lime Out in Coral Bay.
Capt. Alvin Fishing Charters
Capt. Alvin Fishing Charters offers Fish & Stay Vacation Packages that include lodging in waterfront villas at either Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove or The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Just let Capt. Alvin know when you’ll be visiting, how many days you’d like to fish and what species you’re after. From there, they will customize a vacation that combines world-class fishing with resort relaxation. Capt. Alvin also offers inshore and offshore charters, as well as family fishing trips geared to everyone from tots to teens. Or book the 4-, 6- or 8-hour Snorkel/Fishing Combo trip where you can spend half of your time fishing and the other half snorkeling with sea turtles and rays.
Reel Livin’ Charters
Captain Chris Berry of Reel Livin’ Charters is a St. Thomas native who grew up in the commercial fishing industry, giving him insider knowledge of the surrounding Caribbean waters and its many fish species. A sport fishing captain since the age of 17, Berry takes anglers out on a 39-foot SeaVee featuring top-of-the-line electronics and equipment. Half- to full-day charters are offered for up to six people, with live bait, fishing gear and a cooler filled with cold beer and water included. Reel Livin’ Charters is located at Compass Point Marina, and also offers snorkeling and spearfishing trips.
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