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Paul Raiz
Paul Raiz
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified

Great time fishing with Captain Eric in St. Thomas

Half Day Trip5 adults

My family of 5 (w 3 younger adults) had a great time fishing with Captain Eric out of Compass Marina in St. Thomas. His boat was immaculate and his knowledge was immense. We tried for some big trophy fish, but settled for enough for two dinners (Mahi, Rainbow runner, and Black fin tuna). My wife (first time fishing) even caught a 150lb+ nurse shark! He skillfully filleted and prepared our catch when we arrived back to dock. We may not be the most skilled fishermen, but Captain Eric was patient and a great instructor. Here’s to tight lines and great times!!!

Reported Catch
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Response from Captain

It was great having you guys!

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Virgin Islands Sportfishing - St. Thomas
Virgin Islands Sportfishing - St. Thomas
5.0
(247)
32 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $800

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  • Tim Mckenzie
    Tim Mckenzie
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic captain, boat, and fishing

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    Eric was awesome to work with and was able to come get us from St John. He made it super easy to coordinate meeting up and was great at explaining our options, what we might catch, etc. It's easy to tell when you have a captain that's as excited about fishing as you are and he definitely enjoys being on the water and getting you on the fish. If you're new he'll explain how to handle bringing in sport fish and if you're old hat he'll trade stories. I'll definitely be going out with him again next time we're down this way.

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    Heck of a trip. thanks for the review!

  • Angela Smith
    Angela Smith
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We Had the Best Time!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    We booked an 8 hour trip. Eric took us trolling at the North Drop where we caught a few black fin tuna, bonita, and a barracuda. I started feeling a little nauseous so we went to fish a reef. We caught so many types of fish: red grouped, yellow fin grouper, red mutton, Atlantic shark, trigger fish, yellow tail snapper and a Mahi Mahi! At the end of the trip, I hooked a tarpon too! The boat was clean and Eric really took care of us! Eric was knowledgeable about the fish and the area. It was a great day and we totally recommend this trip!!

    Reported Catch
    Blackfin Tuna
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tarpon
    Yellowtail Snapper
    +2
    Response from Captain

    It was a pleasure having you!

  • Jordan Gunderson
    Jordan Gunderson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fished the north end

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    It was great trip captain worked with us to try and get some larger fish on the deck I was able to catch a black fin tuna while trolling. Trolling was tough but we still put fish like barracuda’s and bonitas with the cherry being the blacking tuna in the boat and had fun doing it. For second part we did some reef fishing for what is now my best day of catching yellowtail snapper. We caught 11 different species of fish for our day of fishing. The bottom fishing is top notch. As a little bonus we did catch a shark as well.

    Reported Catch
    Blackfin Tuna
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Red Grouper
    Response from Captain

    🙏🏻

  • Erin Valenta
    Erin Valenta
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun memories!

    Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM • 4 adults

    We came in July when fishing is a little slower, but we still caught fish and ones that we were hopefully to catch and see. Captain Eric talked us through options on how many we would catch and type in different locations. Our daughter gets motion sickness, and he worked hard to help prevent it (as much as he had control of). He taught us lots about the area and fishing, lots more than a previous sea fishing experience we had on another island. We enjoyed eating what we caught. Would definitely book with him again!

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Red Grouper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks, Erin!

  • Brett Alexander
    Brett Alexander
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Book With Confidence

    3/4 Day Trip (PM) • 4 adults

    We’ve been fishing in the Caribbean for over twenty years and bringing my son since he was ten. We first met Captain Eric years ago when he worked for another charter company. Over the years we’ve been out on many boats, but now that Captain Eric has his own boat, Virgin Islands Fishing Charter is the only boat we’ll book. He’s knowledgeable and works his ass off to get you the fish you want. So tip him well! And great with kids. I have some of my best memories with my son thanks to Captain Eric!

    Reported Catch
    Blackfin Tuna
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Brett, thank you!