🎣 US Virgin Islands Fishing Charters

Fishing trips out of US Virgin Islands: target species, charter ports, and what the season looks like.

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Book 🎣 US Virgin Islands Fishing Charters (12 available)

Kaos, Full-Day Fishing
From $1400
Drift Charters

Kaos, Full-Day Fishing

Spend a full day on the water (7 am–3 pm) chasing pelagic species along the North Drop or South Drop. Fish with an experienced captain…

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Half Day Charter
From $775
Top Shot

Half Day Charter

Embark on a Half Day Charter aboard the "Top Shot," a 2025 27ft Deep V Hull vessel built for performance and comfort. This 4-hour…

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Kaos Half-Day Fishing
From $900
Drift Charters

Kaos Half-Day Fishing

Join a half-day fishing trip in USVI waters, targeting reef and pelagic species. Relax as your captain supplies bait and tackle, then…

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Kaos, 3/4 Day Fish + Pizza Pi
From $1200
Drift Charters

Kaos, 3/4 Day Fish + Pizza Pi

Board a private charter for a relaxed 3/4 day on the water—spend four hours fishing with a licensed captain, then head to the famous…

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Kaos, 3/4 Day Fishing
From $1200
Drift Charters

Kaos, 3/4 Day Fishing

Fish the South Drop or near-shore waters with an expert captain guiding your trip. Choose morning or afternoon, reel in your catch, and…

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Riptide, 3/4 Day Fish + Pizza Pi
From $1350
Drift Charters

Riptide, 3/4 Day Fish + Pizza Pi

Spend 4 hours fishing and then 2 hours at our famous floating restaurant, Pizza Pi. Enjoy a slice of pizza and snorkel or float around…

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Riptide, Half-Day Fishing
From $1050
Drift Charters

Riptide, Half-Day Fishing

Head out on a half-day fishing charter from St. Thomas or St. John, choosing a morning (7–11 am) or afternoon (2–6 pm) trip that targets…

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Riptide, 3/4 Day Fishing
From $1350
Drift Charters

Riptide, 3/4 Day Fishing

Choose a morning (7:00 am–1:00 pm) or afternoon (12:00 pm–6:00 pm) half-day fishing charter targeting the South Drop or near-shore…

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Riptide, Full-Day Fishing
From $1800
Drift Charters

Riptide, Full-Day Fishing

Spend a full day aboard a private fishing charter exploring the North Drop or South Drop in search of pelagic species. Departing early…

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Full Day Charter
From $1400
Top Shot

Full Day Charter

Embark on the ultimate deep-sea fishing adventure with a Full Day Charter aboard the "Top Shot," a 2025 27ft Deep V Hull vessel built…

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3/4 Day Charter
From $1100
Top Shot

3/4 Day Charter

Embark on an 3/4 Day Charter aboard the "Top Shot," a 2025 27ft Deep V Hull vessel built for performance and comfort. This 6-hour…

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Reel & Chill - Riptide
From $1800
Drift Charters

Reel & Chill - Riptide

John, USVI (select meeting location at checkout) Age 4+ Group size 6 people max Activity details Additional information Check-in details…

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Types of Fishing

🎣 Inshore / Light Tackle

Half-day shallow-water fishing. Snapper, jacks, and reef species. Family-friendly.

🐟 Offshore / Deep Sea

Full-day blue-water trolling for marlin, mahi, tuna, wahoo. Bigger boats, longer runs.

🏞️ Freshwater / River

Trout, salmon, pike, or coarse fishing depending on region. Wading or boat-based.

Best Fishing Spots

North Drop (off St. Thomas)

USVI offshore

Top-tier blue marlin grounds. The North Drop is 25 miles offshore where the seafloor falls from 100ft to 1000ft+.

Lang Bank (St. Croix)

USVI

Tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo. Day-charter friendly distance from Christiansted.

Buck Island Channel (St. Croix)

St. Croix

Light-tackle fishing for snapper, grouper, jacks. Half-day trips from Christiansted.

Mid-channel (St. Thomas to BVI)

USVI/BVI

Sailfish, dorado, kingfish. Most charters run mid-channel drifts.

South Side Drop (St. John)

USVI

Wahoo run November-March. Charter from Cruz Bay; calmer than St. Thomas runs.

Salt River drop-off (St. Croix)

St. Croix

Reef fishing for grouper and yellowtail. Closer-in option for half-day trips.

Fishing Tips

🌅 Dawn departures

Most charters leave before sunrise. Plan your sleep accordingly.

🤢 Sea-sickness meds

Even half-day inshore can rough up — take meds the night before.

💵 Tip the mate

Crew is partly tip-funded. 15-20% of charter cost is standard.

🐟 Catch policy

Confirm catch-and-release vs. take-home before booking. Some species are protected.

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