Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas 

4.7/5 (113 reviews)
 6720 Estate Smith Bay, Red Hook, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands

Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas 

4.7/5 (113 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
113 reviews
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89
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13
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5
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (83)

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large Barracuda and several smaller fish, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches, a large Wahoo and a King Mackerel, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
Two Barracuda laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Great Fishing Charter
Great Fishing Charter
A proud angler displaying a large Wahoo at the dock, with a young boy seated nearby, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a marina setting.
+77

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
87%
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!
1
TRAVIS ELLIOTT
TRAVIS ELLIOTT
5.0
Verified
New
Great first trip
3/4 Day Trip on March 30, 20266 adults
Captn Red and Donovan were great. My first deep water fishing trip. Started off slow but picked up quick! Caught Blackfin, Wahoo and a barracuda. Booked a ¾ day trip and had time to get on the fish 32 mi off coast. A shorter day amd we wouldnt have gone that far out. A great experience for me amd my family.
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large Barracuda and several smaller fish, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches, a large Wahoo and a King Mackerel, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
March 31, 2026
thank you Mr Elliott
0
Robert Caiati
Robert Caiati
5.0
Verified
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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A proud angler displaying a large Wahoo at the dock, with a young boy seated nearby, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a marina setting.
A variety of fish including two large Wahoo and several smaller fish displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Skipjack
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
0
Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas
5.0
Verified
New
March fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on March 24, 20264 adults
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
Thank you very much!
0
Monica Criswell
Monica Criswell
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 14, 20263 adults1 child
We had a great time trolling in the Caribbean! We told the captain that we hoped to catch a barracuda and we caught two!
Two Barracuda laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
0

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Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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10 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.7
113 reviews
5
89
4
13
3
2
2
5
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (83)

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large Barracuda and several smaller fish, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches, a large Wahoo and a King Mackerel, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
Two Barracuda laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Great Fishing Charter
Great Fishing Charter
A proud angler displaying a large Wahoo at the dock, with a young boy seated nearby, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a marina setting.
+77

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish

All reviews (113)

Filter
Showing 15 of 113 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
TRAVIS ELLIOTT
TRAVIS ELLIOTT
5.0
Verified
New
Great first trip
3/4 Day Trip on March 30, 20266 adults
Captn Red and Donovan were great. My first deep water fishing trip. Started off slow but picked up quick! Caught Blackfin, Wahoo and a barracuda. Booked a ¾ day trip and had time to get on the fish 32 mi off coast. A shorter day amd we wouldnt have gone that far out. A great experience for me amd my family.
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large Barracuda and several smaller fish, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catches, a large Wahoo and a King Mackerel, at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
March 31, 2026
thank you Mr Elliott
0
Robert Caiati
Robert Caiati
5.0
Verified
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
A proud angler displaying a large Wahoo at the dock, with a young boy seated nearby, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a marina setting.
A variety of fish including two large Wahoo and several smaller fish displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Skipjack
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
0
Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas
5.0
Verified
New
March fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on March 24, 20264 adults
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
Thank you very much!
0
Monica Criswell
Monica Criswell
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 14, 20263 adults1 child
We had a great time trolling in the Caribbean! We told the captain that we hoped to catch a barracuda and we caught two!
Two Barracuda laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
0

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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