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Drift Charters

Member since November 2022 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Background
The Crew of Drift Charters runs trip out of Compass Point Marina, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, aboard a 33ft Topaz Sportfishing boat (RIPTIDE) & 34ft Regulator center console (NONSENSE). We also pick up in Cruz Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands if staying in St. John. These waters are known for mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, barracuda, marlin & sailfish to name a few. We will do our best to put your group on fish and ensure you have an enjoyable day on the water. Quit wishing, let’s go fishing!
Techniques
Trolling & Bottom Fishing

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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Background
The Crew of Drift Charters runs trip out of Compass Point Marina, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, aboard a 33ft Topaz Sportfishing boat (RIPTIDE) & 34ft Regulator center console (NONSENSE). We also pick up in Cruz Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands if staying in St. John. These waters are known for mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, barracuda, marlin & sailfish to name a few. We will do our best to put your group on fish and ensure you have an enjoyable day on the water. Quit wishing, let’s go fishing!
Techniques
Trolling & Bottom Fishing
179
Reviews
19
Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Forrest R.
Captain
Lawrence A.
Captain
RJ S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(125 reviews)
St. Thomas
Trips from US $850

Drift Charters Fishing - RIPTIDE

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(53 reviews)
St. Thomas
 Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from US $1,000

Fishing Reports

Sailfish & Wahoo Bite is Hot!
Sailfish & Wahoo Bite is Hot!
Dec 9, 2025 St. Thomas
All boats finding their fair shareof wahoo, blackfin tuna & sailfish over the last couple weeks. Limited availability for rest of December and January is filling up fast. Book in advance to ensure availability. Tight lines!
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WAHOO SZN 2K25!
WAHOO SZN 2K25!
Nov 18, 2025 St. Thomas
Wahoo are starting to show up and we are here for it! Not only one of the fastest fish in the ocean but one of the best eating. We are also finding mahi mahi & blackfin tuna inshore & offshore. Book in advance to ensure availability. Lets go!
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August 2025 Report - Marlin, Mahi & Tuna
August 2025 Report - Marlin, Mahi & Tuna
Aug 28, 2025 St. Thomas
Both Nonsense and Riptide finding mahi & tuna with a few marlin mixed in. Canโ€™t catch them on the couch, letโ€™s make some memories! Book today!!!
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MAHI & TUNA TIME!
MAHI & TUNA TIME!
Jun 17, 2025 St. Thomas
Both Riptide & Nonsense are finding an abunance of mahi mahi and tuna offshore right now. Seas have been rough, but the fish have been chewing! Book in advance to ensure availabilty.
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MAHI & TUNA TIME!
MAHI & TUNA TIME!
Jun 17, 2025 St. Thomas
Both Riptide & Nonsense are finding an abunance of mahi mahi and tuna offshore right now. Seas have been rough, but the fish have been chewing! Book in advance to ensure availabilty.
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MAHI SZN!!!
MAHI SZN!!!
May 19, 2025 St. Thomas
Both Riptide & Nonsense are finding mahi, tuna and a few marlin starting to show up. June & July are starting to book up, book your trip in advance!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (307)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Jorden S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) - Nearshore on May 23, 2023
We didnโ€™t get any fish in the boat but itโ€™s fishing and youโ€™re not always going to catch something. Captain Forrest was...
Jorden S. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS
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Christopher R.
Hialeah, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time with Forrest!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on April 9, 2023
Left ahead of timeโ€ฆslow fishing but Forrest made the most of it for us. Thank you for a great day!
Christopher R. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS
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Jessica D.
Colorado Springs, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hours with Captain Forrest

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) - Offshore on March 22, 2023
Great experience and would recommend. My dad loved it and would do it again. Thank you!
Jessica D. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS
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Luke M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip w/ Captain Forrest

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) - Nearshore on February 13, 2023
My wife and I had a great time fishing with Forrest; he did the best he could to get us on the bite!
Luke M. recommends Drift Charters Fishing - KAOS
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John K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Forrest

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Nearshore on March 11, 2024
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