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St. Croix Shelf Edge

Offshore · U.S. Virgin Islands · South St. Croix shelf-edge

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Location Snapshot

St. Croix Shelf Edge covers the offshore edge south of St. Croix, distinct from Christiansted and Frederiksted harbors and protected nearshore areas. Yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, and wahoo are principal supported targets, with mahi-mahi, blackfin tuna, and black grouper adding pelagic and reef-oriented variety.

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StrikeTracks does not currently provide an Offshore fishing-condition rating. Marine Conditions are observations and forecasts for trip planning. They are not an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor fishing score.

Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Tonight

East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds and east 1 foot at 8 seconds. Scattered showers.

Nearby fishing destinations

  • Christiansted8.6 mi

    U.S. Virgin Islands · U.S. Virgin Islands / St. Croix / Christiansted · Harbor

    Approximately 8.6 miles away

  • Frederiksted10.5 mi

    U.S. Virgin Islands · U.S. Virgin Islands / St. Croix / Frederiksted · Harbor

    Approximately 10.5 miles away

  • Cruz Bay48.5 mi

    U.S. Virgin Islands · U.S. Virgin Islands / St. John / Cruz Bay · Harbor

    Approximately 48.5 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

St. Croix Shelf Edge offshore fishery

St. Croix Shelf Edge is a shelf-edge / pelagic destination in VI. Harbors are pier/reef overlays. South edge is the coherent offshore. Exclude East End Marine Park no-take and Buck Island reef monument no-take.

Fishery type
  • Shelf edge pelagic
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
South shelf edge · Pelagic

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Yellowtail is present without a numeric pulse. Wahoo follow a typical season.

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 illustration

    Yellowtail snapper

    Primary

    Ocyurus chrysurus

    Also called colirrubia

    No seasonal pulse known

  • Mutton snapper illustration

    Mutton snapper

    Primary

    Lutjanus analis

    Also called sama

    No seasonal pulse known

  • Wahoo illustration

    Wahoo

    Primary

    Acanthocybium solandri

    Also called Ono

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Mahi-mahi illustration

    Mahi-mahi

    Secondary

    Coryphaena hippurus

    Also called Dorado

    No seasonal pulse known

  • Blackfin tuna illustration

    Blackfin tuna

    Secondary

    Thunnus atlanticus

    No seasonal pulse known

  • Black grouper illustration

    Black grouper

    Secondary

    Mycteroperca bonaci

    No seasonal pulse known

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Wahoo — SUMMER

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boat from St. Croix. Not Christiansted or Frederiksted harbors.

Primary hazards

Shelf-edge seas. Park and monument no-take boxes excluded.

Fishery considerations

  • Christiansted or Frederiksted harbor tides are not representative of this location.
  • Regional NWS.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Offshore · U.S. Virgin Islands

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This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.