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St. Thomas North Drop

Offshore · U.S. Virgin Islands · St. Thomas North Drop shelf-edge

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Location Snapshot

St. Thomas North Drop is a U.S. Virgin Islands shelf-edge fishery north of St. Thomas, distinct from Red Hook Harbor and the island’s protected nearshore waters. Blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi are principal supported targets, with wahoo and yellowtail snapper adding pelagic and reef-edge variety.

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Today

Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 feet at 15 seconds and north 3 feet at 10 seconds. Isolated thunderstorms until late afternoon. Scattered showers.

Nearby fishing destinations

  • Charlotte Amalie13.4 mi

    U.S. Virgin Islands · U.S. Virgin Islands / St. Thomas / Charlotte Amalie · Harbor

    Approximately 13.4 miles away

  • Red Hook13.4 mi

    U.S. Virgin Islands · U.S. Virgin Islands / St. Thomas / Red Hook · Harbor

    Approximately 13.4 miles away

  • Cruz Bay13.6 mi

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

    Approximately 13.6 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

St. Thomas North Drop offshore fishery

St. Thomas North Drop is a shelf-edge and pelagic destination in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Red Hook is the marina page. The Drop is this fishing area. Exclude VI National Park no-take and any CFMC closed areas.

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

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Blue marlin is a typical summer-early-fall pulse. Yellowfin and mahi follow a typical season. 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

  • Pacific blue marlin illustration

    Blue marlin

    Primary

    Makaira nigricans

    Also called Kajiki

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Yellowfin tuna illustration

    Yellowfin tuna

    Primary

    Thunnus albacares

    Also called Ahi

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Mahi-mahi illustration

    Mahi-mahi

    Primary

    Coryphaena hippurus

    Also called Dorado

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • Wahoo illustration

    Wahoo

    Secondary

    Acanthocybium solandri

    Also called Ono

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Yellowtail snapper illustration

    Yellowtail snapper

    Secondary

    Ocyurus chrysurus

    Also called colirrubia

    No seasonal pulse known

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Blue marlin — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Yellowfin tuna — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Mahi-mahi — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • Wahoo — SUMMER

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

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boat from St. Thomas. Not Red Hook marina.

Primary hazards

Shelf-edge seas. Park no-take is excluded.

Fishery considerations

  • Red Hook marina 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.