Captain
Red Bailey

Member since April 2019 Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands
Background
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.
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Rod and Reel

Hey, I'm Captain Red Bailey

Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands
Background
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.
Techniques
Rod and Reel

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(98 reviews)
Red Hook
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (76)
We killed them
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Angler rating
75
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
74%
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LeRoy T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Would book again

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2025
Rough day but Captain gave us option before we left dock.ย  Swells to8 feet but he still found fish.ย  Will definitely book...
David W. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Matt L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Blue Marlin Trip on May 11, 2025
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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 4, 2025
ย  Very friendly.
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Matthew S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 16, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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