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.
Techniques
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
4.6 / 5
(91 reviews)
Red Hook
Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (73)
A Fishing Certificate of Appreciation
My whole family had a great time
My whole family had a great time
+70
Angler rating
69
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
73%
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Rocky M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 27, 2024
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Scott T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fish numbers

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 2024
Fishing was poor, watch dates. Commercial overfishing is killing the sport fishing industry, too bad. Captain and crew great...
Scott T. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Steve G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 26, 2024
Capt Red is super experienced and good to fish with. That could not overcome real tough seas that tested all us.
Steve G. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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Aaron K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 5, 2024
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William G.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Red

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 3, 2025
William G. recommends Captain Red & The Abigail III - St. Thomas
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