Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas 

4.7/5 (98 reviews)
 6720 Estate Smith Bay, Red Hook, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands

Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas 

4.7/5 (98 reviews)
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6720 Estate Smith Bay
Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands

Fish with a living legend and find out why the waters around St. Thomas have such an outstanding reputation! Let Captain Red and “The Abigail III” show you the premier fishing hot spots.

If you’re an avid Billfish chaser, then you’ve come to the right place. Capt. Red is a proud winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Billfish Foundation and he dedicated his life to catching Marlin across the globe.

The bountiful waters of St. Thomas are the playground of Blue Marlin and White Marlin, which makes them the perfect place to land your next trophy. The best time to go after these prestigious fish is from April to October. You can also hook various Tuna species here, along with Mahi Mahi and Wahoo.

Bear in mind that Billfish are strictly catch and release, and everything else you catch, you’ll share with the crew. The captain and his first mate will clean and fillet the fish for your convenience.

“The Abigail III” is a 44’ aluminum sport fisher and she’ll be your ride for the day. The boat is outfitted with twin 870 HP Caterpillar engines and has plenty of room for up to 6 anglers to fish at the same time. Capt. Red will provide top-of-the-line Penn International tackle, lures, and fishing licenses for everyone.

With a private toilet and an air-conditioned cabin, the vessel is perfectly suited for longer fishing jaunts. You will have a competent first mate by your side, so if you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask. For all his hard work, 10–20% tips are much appreciated.

If you need pickup from St. John Island, the captain can arrange it for an additional charge ($50). The only thing you should think about before the trip is packing enough food for your day on the boat. Sunscreen and hats are also a good idea.

Captain Red and “The Abigail III” welcome you aboard and vouch that they will make your sportfishing adventure truly memorable!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.4/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (76)

We killed them
We killed them
We killed them
+73

Angler rating

75
12
2
5
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

86%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

74%

Showing 1 - 5 of 98 reviews
Showing: 5 of 98 reviews
LeRoy T.
LeRoy T.
5.0/5

Jun 6, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

An Unforgettable Fishing Tour

VERIFIED

Captain Red and his Abigail III Aimed to satisfy your deepest fishing desires. An experienced captain with a great sense of humor and history of Virgin Islands and Caribbean waters. This is or second adventure aboard his vessel…it will not be the last!!

Captain Red and his Abigail III Aimed to satisfy your deepest fishing desires. An experienced captain with a great sense of humor...  

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Replied on June 8, 2025
Thank you, he knows the waters in the Caribbean better than anybody else

David W.
David W.
5.0/5

May 14, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Would book again

VERIFIED

Rough day but Captain gave us option before we left dock. Swells to8 feet but he still found fish. Will definitely book with him next time in St. Thomas.

Rough day but Captain gave us option before we left dock. Swells to8 feet but he still found fish. Will definitely book with...  

 David W. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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Alvin D. J.
Alvin D. J.
5.0/5

Sep 30, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

A Fishing Certificate of Appreciation

VERIFIED

I extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation for the fishing experience in my Hometown of the Virgin Islands. Your commitment and dedication to your anglers is an inspiration and I look forward to my next visit. My best wishes to you and your crew for continued success in the future.

I extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation for the fishing experience in my Hometown of the Virgin Islands. Your commitment...  

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Replied on October 2, 2024
Thank you for fishing with us. Lori Bailey

Matt L.
Matt L.
5.0/5

May 11, 2025

Blue Marlin Trip

Great experience

VERIFIED

Great experience and a great history lesson of the islands as a bonus

Great experience and a great history lesson of the islands as a bonus  

 Matt L. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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Sheri C.
Sheri C.
5.0/5

Aug 4, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

Very friendly.

Very friendly.  

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Trip availability and prices

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September 2025
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Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Blue Marlin Trip
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10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.4/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (76)

We killed them
We killed them
We killed them
+73

Angler rating

75
12
2
5
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

86%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

74%

Showing 1 - 5 of 98 reviews
Showing: 5 of 98 reviews
LeRoy T.
LeRoy T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

An Unforgettable Fishing Tour

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2025

Captain Red and his Abigail III Aimed to satisfy your deepest fishing desires. An experienced captain with a great sense of humor and history of Virgin Islands and Caribbean waters. This is or second adventure aboard his vessel…it will not be the last!!

Captain Red and his Abigail III Aimed to satisfy your deepest fishing desires. An experienced captain with a great sense of humor and history of Virgin Islands and Caribbean waters. This is or second adventure aboard his vessel…it will not be the last!!  

 LeRoy T. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 8, 2025
Thank you, he knows the waters in the Caribbean better than anybody else

David W.
David W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Would book again

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2025

Rough day but Captain gave us option before we left dock. Swells to8 feet but he still found fish. Will definitely book with him next time in St. Thomas.

Rough day but Captain gave us option before we left dock. Swells to8 feet but he still found fish. Will definitely book with him next time in St. Thomas.  

 David W. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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Alvin D. J.
Alvin D. J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A Fishing Certificate of Appreciation

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on September 30, 2024

I extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation for the fishing experience in my Hometown of the Virgin Islands. Your commitment and dedication to your anglers is an inspiration and I look forward to my next visit. My best wishes to you and your crew for continued success in the future.

I extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation for the fishing experience in my Hometown of the Virgin Islands. Your commitment and dedication to your anglers is an inspiration and I look forward to my next visit. My best wishes to you and your crew for continued success in the future.  

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 Alvin D. J. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 2, 2024
Thank you for fishing with us. Lori Bailey

Matt L.
Matt L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Blue Marlin Trip on May 11, 2025

Great experience and a great history lesson of the islands as a bonus

Great experience and a great history lesson of the islands as a bonus  

 Matt L. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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Sheri C.
Sheri C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on August 4, 2025

Very friendly.

Very friendly.  

 Sheri C. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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FAQs about Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
44 ft
Year built
1972
Restored in
1992
Boat manufacturer
Custom built
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 870HP
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