Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas 

4.7/5 (106 reviews)
 6720 Estate Smith Bay, Red Hook, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands

Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas 

4.7/5 (106 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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Rating

4.7
106 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (80)

Great Fishing Charter
Great Fishing Charter
Great Fishing Charter
Great Fishing Charter
We killed them
We killed them
+74

What anglers say

87%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish

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Peter Bodine
Peter Bodine
5.0
Verified
Holiday Family Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 22, 20255 adults
We had a great fishing trip with Captain Red and Donovan on the afternoon of December 22nd! We sailed North from Sapphire Harbor and began fishing North of the Virgin Islands. We started catching fish after about 90 min. By the time that we returned to port, we had caught 2 Barracudas, 2 Bonitos, and a King Mackerel! That evening, we had delicious fish tacos for dinner! We will definitely fish with Captain Red again the next time that we are in St. Thomas! Thank you Captain Red and Donovan!
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Robert Caiati
Robert Caiati
5.0
Verified
New
Great Fishing Charter
3/4 Day Trip on December 28, 20252 adults
Captain Red and first mate Donovan were amazing, caught 65lb wahoo, a medium size wahoo, blackfin and skipjack tuna and fals albacore. Got 3 barcuda and a couple misses. Friendly, clean, experienced and wouldhighly recommend.
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Reported catch:
Skipjack
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
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Melanie Hopkins
Melanie Hopkins
5.0
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New
Fishing with Red
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 3, 20265 adults1 child
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LeRoy Trotman
LeRoy Trotman
5.0
Verified
An Unforgettable Fishing Tour
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 20252 adults
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!!
Response from Captain
June 8, 2025
Thank you, he knows the waters in the Caribbean better than anybody else
1
John Dellecave
John Dellecave
4.7
Verified
New
Fishing with Red
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 29, 20253 adults
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
Thank you for the great review. we hope to see you again soon!
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US $1,000 
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US $1,750 
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Rating

4.7
106 reviews
5
82
4
13
3
2
2
5
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (80)

Great Fishing Charter
Great Fishing Charter
Great Fishing Charter
Great Fishing Charter
We killed them
We killed them
+74

What anglers say

87%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish

All reviews (106)

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Showing 15 of 106 reviews
Peter Bodine
Peter Bodine
5.0
Verified
Holiday Family Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 22, 20255 adults
We had a great fishing trip with Captain Red and Donovan on the afternoon of December 22nd! We sailed North from Sapphire Harbor and began fishing North of the Virgin Islands. We started catching fish after about 90 min. By the time that we returned to port, we had caught 2 Barracudas, 2 Bonitos, and a King Mackerel! That evening, we had delicious fish tacos for dinner! We will definitely fish with Captain Red again the next time that we are in St. Thomas! Thank you Captain Red and Donovan!
1
Robert Caiati
Robert Caiati
5.0
Verified
New
Great Fishing Charter
3/4 Day Trip on December 28, 20252 adults
Captain Red and first mate Donovan were amazing, caught 65lb wahoo, a medium size wahoo, blackfin and skipjack tuna and fals albacore. Got 3 barcuda and a couple misses. Friendly, clean, experienced and wouldhighly recommend.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Skipjack
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
0
Melanie Hopkins
Melanie Hopkins
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Red
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 3, 20265 adults1 child
0
LeRoy Trotman
LeRoy Trotman
5.0
Verified
An Unforgettable Fishing Tour
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 20252 adults
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!!
Response from Captain
June 8, 2025
Thank you, he knows the waters in the Caribbean better than anybody else
1
John Dellecave
John Dellecave
4.7
Verified
New
Fishing with Red
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 29, 20253 adults
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
Thank you for the great review. we hope to see you again soon!
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FAQs about Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas

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What is the boat like?

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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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