Charlotte Amalie is a St. Thomas harbor fishery combining protected waterfront, steep island shoreline, reef edges, and passages leading toward deeper Caribbean water. Tarpon and jacks are major nearshore targets, with snapper and other reef-associated species adding structure-oriented variety.
Active coastal or marine alerts
Rip Current Statement
Severity: Moderate
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 4:04AM AST until October 21 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Begins Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 PM · Ends Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, b…
U.S. Virgin Islands · St. Thomas North Drop shelf-edge · Offshore
Approximately 13.4 miles away
Predicted Tides
Predicted
Falling
Next low tide
Oct 20, 2026, 8:29 AM
In 46 min
0.4 ft MLLW
Previous
High · Oct 19, 2026, 4:22 PM · 1.0 ft MLLW
Following
High · Oct 20, 2026, 4:53 PM · 1.0 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Charlotte Amalie · NOAA 9751639
Predicted Tidal Current
Predicted
Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Charlotte Amalie harbor and St. Thomas charter fishery
A Charlotte Amalie harbor, waterfront, and St. Thomas charter fishery. Tarpon, barracuda, and jacks use harbor structure; mahi and wahoo are the metro charter overlay.
Fishery type
Harbor estuary charter
Fishing modes
Inshore boat
Shore
Habitat and structure
Charlotte Amalie harbor bulkheads and waterfront edges · Nearshore reef outside the harbor mouth · St. Thomas charter run for pelagics
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Tarpon, barracuda, and jacks are year-round. Mahi-mahi are part of the offshore fishing here.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Tarpon
Primary
Megalops atlanticus
No seasonal pulse known
Year-round harbor and waterfront fishing. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Great barracuda
Primary
Sphyraena barracuda
Also called Barracuda
No seasonal pulse known
Ubiquitous inshore predator around harbor structure.
Crevalle jack
Secondary
Caranx hippos
No seasonal pulse known
Harbor structure and channel edges.
Yellowtail snapper
Secondary
Ocyurus chrysurus
Also called colirrubia
No seasonal pulse known
Nearby reef. Federal snapper closures are legal overlays.
Mahi-mahi
Secondary
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
No seasonal pulse known
St. Thomas charter pelagic overlay. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Wahoo
Secondary
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
No seasonal pulse known
Charter pelagic overlay. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Seasonal timing is not defined for every target.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Public harbor waterfront and charter docks. A USVI recreational license is administered through GoOutdoorsUSVI. Confirm current DPNR and federal Caribbean rules. Confirm the current license requirement before fishing.
Primary hazards
Harbor traffic, heat, and thunderstorms. Missing waves are not calm.
Fishery considerations
Tide is NOAA 9751639 Charlotte Amalie observation and prediction. Current predictions are not available here.
Use the local marine forecast for wind. 9751639 wind is an contextual observation.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
