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Red Bailey
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Red Bailey

Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands
100+ reviews
Captain Red Bailey is one of the most renowned captains in St. Thomas and with good reason. Fishing is his lifelong passion and calling, and he spent over 50 years on the water. In that time, he honed his angling skills and participated in numerous tournaments all over the world. Capt. Red has also had famous guests on board, including Jerry Lewis, and that alone speaks volumes of the captain's expertise. Today, he runs fishing trips from the Sapphire Marina and regularly puts people on the best bite of their life.

Charter

Rating

4.7
120 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

87%
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
78%
Caught fish

All reviews (120)

Showing 1 – 5 of 120 reviews
  • Peter Bodine
    Peter Bodine
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Holiday Family Fishing Trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 5 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!

  • Michael Litwa
    Michael Litwa
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Successful fishing trip!

    Blue Marlin Trip • 6 adults

    Our experience was one to remember! We caught 17 black fin tuna and fought for some bigger fish as well but just couldn’t bring them in. Regardless, it was fun and Captain Red was extremely kind to all of us!

  • TRAVIS ELLIOTT
    TRAVIS ELLIOTT
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great first trip

    3/4 Day Trip • 6 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.

    Reported catch:
    Wahoo
    Blackfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    thank you Mr Elliott

  • Thomas Sexton
    Thomas Sexton
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip! GREAT BOAT AND CREW! Captain Red and Donavan were awesome from start to finish. We did spend more time fishing than catching....but that was expected as we were looking for marlin. We did catch a marlin a few tuna and a barracuda.

    Blue Marlin Trip • 4 adults

    5 star treatment from beginning to end. we will book these fine gentlemen again.

    Reported catch:
    Blue Marlin
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Andrew Griffin
    Andrew Griffin
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome trip

    Full Day Trip • 5 adults

    really appreciated captian red and donovan, they out us on to some nice black fin non stop

    Reported catch:
    Blackfin Tuna

Real catches shared by our community

  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    Successful fishing trip!
    Michael .
    Michael .
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    Great first trip
    TRAVIS E.
    TRAVIS E.
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    Great Time!
    Monica C.
    Monica C.
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    Great Fishing Charter
    Robert C.
    Robert C.
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    We killed them
    Brian L.
    Brian L.
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    A Fishing Certificate of Appreciation
    Al D.
    Al D.
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    My whole family had a great time
    Mark M.
    Mark M.
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    Excellent charter - epic result
    Patrick H.
    Patrick H.
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    We had a great time.
    Andy T.
    Andy T.
  • Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
    Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. ThomasRed Hook
    After long wait for Marlin to take the lure, Success!!’
    Michael A.
    Michael A.