There are lots of things to do in St. John USVI during your vacation. Beachcombing, hiking, and snorkeling in the magnificent natural beauty that is St John are great activities. For more adventure, you can go on a boat tour or try deep-sea fishing.
Deep sea fishing is also called big game or offshore fishing. You sail out far from the shore on a large boat and test your fishing skills. The fish you catch are going to be large, so you’ll need a lot of strength and skill, in addition to patience. You will be rewarded with an impressive catch that you will be able to bake, grill, or fry up for dinner. You’ll also have a great time with friends and family
St John has an abundance of great fish to catch when deep sea fishing. Common fish you will find when deep sea fishing St John USVI are Marlin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Horse Eye Jacks, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Snapper, and Tuna.
One of the best parts of deep sea fishing is enjoying the company of friends and family during your stay in a St. John condo rental. Children are usually welcome on deep-sea fishing trips as long as they are supervised and can be safe. Expert guides will make your deep sea fishing St John trip successful in catching fish and in having fun. Here are a few companies that will give you a great deep-sea fishing experience.
Ocean Surfari
Ocean Surfari has snorkeling, inshore, or offshore fishing trips. The captain and crew are friendly and knowledgeable, so you can be sure that your experience is fun and productive.
Ocean Surfari will filet the fish you catch, so it is ready to grill when you are back at your St. John villa. Included in a deep sea fishing charter are the captain, fuel, water and ice, bait and fishing tackle, and all safety equipment. What you should bring with you on your adventure are snacks, lunch, polarized sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.
Ocean Surfari will pick you up on the National Park dock in Cruz Bay. You’ll leave the dock and begin your fishing adventure under the watchful care of your captain.
Just Fish St John
Captain Josh of Just Fish was born and raised on the bayous of southern Louisiana. He has been fishing his entire life, has won several local fishing awards, and brings his expertise and love of fishing to his charter business.
Just Fish is a 42-foot Liberty custom St John fishing boat. There is lots of shade and comfortable seating for your fishing adventure.
Captain Josh will take you fishing close to shore or take you out deep sea fishing. Bait and tackle are included in the fishing charter, and you can keep up to 25 pounds of what you catch. He will clean and filet the fish for you or can help arrange for you to get your trophy fish mounted.
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Offshore Adventures
Captain Rob Richards and his wife Marni founded Offshore Adventures because they know the importance of experienced fishermen leading fishing trips. They know that safety is paramount, and the key to a successful fishing trip is knowing the waters and where the fish can be found.
They have been chartering fishing trips for over 25 years. The boats, the Mixed Bag II and the Mixed Bag III, seat up to six passengers. The captain is close to the fishing action, so he can easily give you pointers.
Stay With Caribbean Villas
Caribbean Villas is one of the largest independent property management companies on St John. We have a large selection of St John villa rentals, so you are sure to find the perfect home base for your island getaway. Look at all the St John vacation rentals we offer and make a reservation today.
