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St. Croix Sport Fishing


Sport fishing in the waters that surround St. Croix seems to have made a comeback in the past few years with several options for off-shore and now in -shore fishing. And why not? The waters are home to large pelagic fish, which means different fish, different times of the year. What they do have in common is they put up good fights and are good to eat (if you choose to do so!) Yellow fin tuna, mahi mahi (also known as dorado or dolphin fish), wahoo, marlin, and sail fish is what you’ll encounter on an off shore charter. Snapper, tarpon, rooster fish, snook and mackerel are some of the in-shore species. Captains offer 4, 6 and 8 hour trips and can accommodate special requests if you ask. Can you keep you catch? Just ask; chances are the captain will fillet you enough for you and your guests to throw on the grill. Or, just make reservations at the restaurant where the fish is sold and let a professional chef prepare your catch for you.

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  • Pack your own rod & reel and enjoy fishing from the shores of St. Croix.
  • These honeymooners scored 2 large Mahi Mahi.  The captain sent them home with enough to throw on the grill!
  • The Golden Hook Fishing Club hosts an annual Kids Handline Tournament every August.
  • These local anglers participated in a Golden Hook Fishing Club Tournament.  Photo provided by T. Rhodes.
  • Large yellow fin tuna are common during the late spring.
  • This Texan landed a 175 pound marlin.  The upside down flag represents a tag and release.
  • The Mocko Jumbie is a 36' Hatteras complete with dry, enclosed cabin.  Owned & operated by Captain Carl Holley.
  • FISH ON! FISH ON! Is what you might here the captain and crew yelling when the  reel starts to scream when a fish grabs the bait.
  • Even these Hurricane Hunters get some time to enjoy a day out on the water.  Looks like they brought in some nice wahoo!
  • Trish Rhodes, a St. Croix realtor, brought in this 40+ pounder mahi mahi.  Photo provided by T. Rhodes.
  • The Fantasy is a 38' Bertram Special Edition.  Book your charter through Caribbean Sea Adventures.
  • Blue marlin, white marlin and the occassional sailfish live in our waters.  The ultimate sportfish fight!
  • This group from Florida had a nice fight bringing in a 45 pound wahoo.
  • All sport fishing operators provide you with gear & tackle, but feel free to bring your own!  Photo provided by D. Sedgwick.
  • Most of the catch is sold to local restaurants, but make arrangements with your captain to have a few fillets cut for your own dinner.
  • WOW!  Check out this 56 pound mahi mahi bull brought by some St. Croix residents.
  • Fishing is a fun activity the entire family can participate in.  The kids LOVE to reel in their own fish.
  • Most charters leave at 6am and you can go for 4, 6, or 8 hours.
  • These gals participated in the Guy-Gal Fishing Tournament hosted by the Golden Hook Fishing Club.  The Gals usually win!  Photo provided by T. Rhodes.
  • Captain Miles Sperber weighs his catch of mahi mahi and wahoo.
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