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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