Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fishing
Sportfishing is challenging and extremely re-
warding in the waters off the Virgin Islands.
Twenty-one record catches have been made in
the area for weight and tackle in blue marlin,
cobia, wahoo, kingfish and Allison tuna.
Long Bank
, the
best fishing waters near St. Croix, is an easy run. No license
is required.
Ham's Bay
, near Frederiksted, is a popular spot
for locals and those who prefer to fish from shore. Trips in-
clude all tackle and bait.
Fishing With Carl
is the company owned by Capt. Carl
Holley, a transplanted Texan who many consider St. Croix's
most personable fisherman. His 36-foot Hatteras, the
Mocko
Jumbi
, leaves from the Christiansted waterfront for full- or
half-day charters. It carries up to six passengers. The
Mocko
Jumbi
can be chartered for several days as well.
(340)
277-4042.
Salty Dog Charters
, run by Capt. Aaron Aaron, is another
good choice. He specializes in offshore live bait power drift-
ing for mahi, wahoo and tuna. It has first-rate rods and
reels. Three-person maximum. Leaves from Green Cay Ma-
rina.
(340) 719-1419.
Catch-22
is the 38-foot Bertram operated by Capt. Bunny
Jones. Short, half- and full-day deep-sea sportfishing
charters are available. The
Catch-22
also leaves from Green
Cay Marina.
(340) 778-6987.
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It is common for the captain to keep
the catch. You can arrange to keep
yours should you wish to.
Kayakin
Explore the island from the water on a kayak. The
tours last about three hours and destinations in-
clude
Salt River National Park
and the
north
