Frederiksted is a west St. Croix harbor-and-shore fishery centered on the pier, rocky structure, reef edges, and comparatively open Caribbean water along the island's leeward side. Yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, great barracuda, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna are the principal supported targets.
Current Coastal Rating
Fair · 63
Beta
Conditions are fair, but confidence is reduced because some coastal inputs are partial or prediction-based.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Should I Go?
Trip conditions only. Target-species activity and seasonal fishery patterns are not yet included.
Consider
Trip conditions may be workable, but important cautions or data limitations remain.
High confidence in the evaluated inputs — observational coverage is partial. — Required data sources were available and the key inputs were current.
Evaluates trip conditions using weather, tides, currents, waves, daylight, and active alerts.
This coastal rating is in public beta.
Missing waves are not calm. Forecast is not an observation. Prediction is not an observation.
Because this rating is in public beta, recommendations are capped at Consider when evidence is limited.
A missing current reading is not slack water. Tide height is not current.
Service Status
Degraded
Coastal conditions are partial, stale, or predictions-only.
Recommended window
Tuesday · 8:00 AM–11:00 AM AST
Window score
81
Max wind
7 mph
Max gust
10 mph
Daylight
100% of window
Tide state
rising
Why
Strong daylight coverage supports the evaluated window.
Current Readings
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 5:55 AM
NOAA Station
NOAA Station selected
Source
NOAA CO-OPS
Limetree Bay station
8.6 mi from destination
Wind
ESE · 4 mph
Updated 14 min ago
Wind gust
5 mph
Updated 14 min ago
Past 7 Days
NOAA Station
NOAA Station selected
Water level
Window Oct 13, 2026, 5:55 AM – Oct 20, 2026, 5:55 AM (rolling 168 hours)
Water level over the past 7 days. 1385 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 AM · to Oct 19, 2026, 12:24 AM Range 0.3 ft MLLW to 1.4 ft MLLW.
Readings increased over the available period.
1385 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 AM · to Oct 19, 2026, 12:24 AM
U.S. Virgin Islands · U.S. Virgin Islands / St. Thomas / Red Hook · Harbor
Approximately 42.5 miles away
Predicted Tides
Predicted
Falling
Next low tide
Oct 20, 2026, 8:08 AM
In 2 hr 12 min
0.3 ft MLLW
Previous
High · Oct 19, 2026, 5:51 PM · 0.9 ft MLLW
Following
High · Oct 20, 2026, 6:07 PM · 0.9 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Frederiksted · NOAA 9751584
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
Frederiksted west-end pier, reef, and nearshore pelagic fishery
A Frederiksted, west St. Croix pier, leeward reef, and nearshore pelagic fishery. Yellowtail, mutton snapper, and barracuda use the reef; mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna run close to shore on the leeward west end.
Fishery type
Pier reef pelagic
Fishing modes
Inshore boat
Shore
Habitat and structure
Frederiksted pier and waterfront · Leeward west-end reef · Nearshore pelagic water close to shore; Limetree is a tide source only
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Yellowtail, mutton snapper, and barracuda 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
Yellowtail snapper
Primary
Ocyurus chrysurus
Also called colirrubia
No seasonal pulse known
Year-round leeward reef fishing. Federal snapper closures are legal overlays.
Mutton snapper
Primary
Lutjanus analis
Also called sama
No seasonal pulse known
Leeward reef and nearshore shelf.
Great barracuda
Primary
Sphyraena barracuda
Also called Barracuda
No seasonal pulse known
Ubiquitous inshore predator around the pier and reef.
Mahi-mahi
Secondary
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
No seasonal pulse known
Nearshore pelagic overlay close to the west end. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Wahoo
Secondary
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
No seasonal pulse known
Nearshore pelagic overlay. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Blackfin tuna
Secondary
Thunnus atlanticus
No seasonal pulse known
Nearshore pelagic overlay close to west St. Croix.
Seasonal timing is not defined for every target.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Frederiksted pier and west-end boat access. A USVI recreational license is administered through GoOutdoorsUSVI. Confirm current DPNR and federal Caribbean rules. Confirm the current license requirement before fishing.
Primary hazards
Pier traffic, heat, and thunderstorms. Missing waves are not calm.
Fishery considerations
Tide prediction is NOAA 9751584 Frederiksted. Supporting observed water level is nearby Limetree Bay 9751401. Limetree is not a destination. Current predictions are not available here.
Use the local marine forecast for wind. 9751401 wind is nearby contextual observation. The nearest offshore buoy is too far away to describe waves in this harbor.
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.
