Caribbean · US Virgin Islands
Fishing in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The North Drop, roughly 20 miles northeast of St. Thomas, is one of the most famous blue marlin grounds on earth — a sheer edge where the shelf falls away toward the Puerto Rico Trench and bait stacks up against the wall. Summer full moons here are legendary for multi-marlin days, and the fishery made the Red Hook charter docks on the island's East End a fixture of big-game lore.
See live conditions & Bite Score for St. Thomas →Best time to fish
June–October (peak July–September around the full moons)
Where fish hold
The North Drop's 100-fathom wall northeast of the island; the closer South Drop fishes for wahoo, tuna and mahi in winter.
What you can catch in St. Thomas
Tactics & tides
Crews pull lure spreads at speed along the edge and pitch-bait raised fish; winter trips switch to the South Drop for wahoo and mahi.
This is open-Atlantic water where current rips and moon phase matter far more than tide; seas are generally kindest early in the day.
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Fishing in St. Thomas: FAQ
What fish can you catch in St. Thomas?
Popular targets in St. Thomas include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and 3 more. The mix shifts with the season and conditions.
When is the best time to fish in St. Thomas?
The prime season is June–October (peak July–September around the full moons). Day to day, the bite is usually best on moving water around dawn and dusk. This is open-Atlantic water where current rips and moon phase matter far more than tide; seas are generally kindest early in the day.
Where should you fish in St. Thomas?
Focus on The North Drop's 100-fathom wall northeast of the island; the closer South Drop fishes for wahoo, tuna and mahi in winter.. Crews pull lure spreads at speed along the edge and pitch-bait raised fish; winter trips switch to the South Drop for wahoo and mahi.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish in St. Thomas?
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