Red Hook on St. Thomas combines protected harbor water with nearby reef and coastal structure, creating a varied U.S. Virgin Islands fishery. Reef-associated and nearshore gamefish make up the principal targets, with the harbor setting supporting both sheltered-water and adjacent coastal fishing opportunities.
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, 9:13 AM
In 3 hr 18 min
0.5 ft MLLW
Previous
High · Oct 19, 2026, 3:36 PM · 1.3 ft MLLW
Following
High · Oct 20, 2026, 4:07 PM · 1.3 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Red Hook Bay · NOAA 9751540
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
Red Hook east-end marina and Drop charter fishery
A St. Thomas east-end marina, Pillsbury Sound, and North Drop charter fishery. Yellowtail and barracuda use the harbor and nearby reef; mahi, wahoo, tuna, and blue marlin are the Drop/pelagic overlay.
Fishery type
Harbor reef charter
Fishing modes
Inshore boat
Habitat and structure
American Yacht Harbor / Compass Point marina edges · Pillsbury Sound reef and passage · North Drop charter run offshore of St. Thomas
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Yellowtail snapper and barracuda are year-round inshore. Mahi-mahi are part of the North Drop fishing here. Blue marlin is a Drop overlay. Federal snapper closures are legal.
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 reef and harbor-edge fishing. Federal snapper closures are legal overlays.
Great barracuda
Primary
Sphyraena barracuda
Also called Barracuda
No seasonal pulse known
Ubiquitous inshore predator around marina structure and nearby reef.
Mutton snapper
Secondary
Lutjanus analis
Also called sama
No seasonal pulse known
Nearby reef and shelf. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Mahi-mahi
Secondary
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
No seasonal pulse known
East-end / Drop charter overlay. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Wahoo
Secondary
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
No seasonal pulse known
Drop/pelagic charter overlay. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Yellowfin tuna
Secondary
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Drop/pelagic charter overlay. These fish are present through the year. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Blue marlin
Seasonal
Makaira nigricans
Also called Kajiki
No seasonal pulse known
North Drop billfish overlay accessed from east-end St. Thomas charters. Blue marlin are a North Drop target.
Seasonal timing is not defined for every target.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Charter and marina access at Red Hook / American Yacht Harbor. A USVI recreational license is administered through GoOutdoorsUSVI. Confirm current DPNR, VINP where applicable, and federal Caribbean rules including Hind Bank and Grammanik Bank overlays. Confirm the current license requirement before fishing.
Primary hazards
Marina traffic, heat, and thunderstorms. Missing waves are not calm. Missing current is not slack.
Fishery considerations
Tide prediction is NOAA 9751540 Red Hook Bay. Supporting observed water level is nearby Charlotte Amalie 9751639. Current predictions are not available here.
Use the local marine forecast for wind. 9751639 wind is nearby 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.
