Experience world-class fishing in Christiansted, the charming capital of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Situated along pristine Caribbean waters, Christiansted offers anglers access to some of the most productive fishing grounds in the region. The island is perched at the edge of the six-mile deep Puerto Rico Trench, known for hosting some of the hardiest game fish in the world.
St. Croix is surrounded by a drop-off ranging from half a mile to 4 miles from shore, creating perfect conditions for both inshore and offshore fishing adventures. These waters attract migrating schools of small fish, which in turn bring larger pelagic species like billfish, tuna, wahoo, and mahi-mahi (dolphin fish) to the area.
For offshore enthusiasts, trolling the 50-100 fathom depth contours offers exciting opportunities to battle Atlantic blue marlin, especially aggressive around a full moon, and the lightning-fast wahoo that can reach speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Yellowfin tuna also provide thrilling fights for anglers willing to venture into deeper waters.
Inshore fishing is equally rewarding with species like crevalle jack, rainbow runner, yellowtail snapper, kingfish, and cero available year-round in areas like West End Bay, Salt River Bay, East End Bay, and Gallows Bay. Great Pond Bay, Coakley Bay, and Chenay Bay are also popular shoreline fishing locations.
Christiansted fishing charters offer year-round opportunities, though some species have peak seasons. Kingfish are best caught from February to May, while rainbow runners are most abundant from April to September. With experienced local captains at the helm, your Christiansted fishing adventure promises memories that will last a lifetime in one of the Caribbean's premier fishing destinations.
