 Art by Paul Borghi |
Mid Water Fishing Inshore game fishing in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been the mainstay of marine recreational fishing for both local residents and visitors. This type of recreational fishing is an island tradition. Most of the fishing is done from small family-owned boats. Several local tournaments are held each year which target midwater game fish, and a few of the larger big game fishing tournaments include a class for inshore fish. |
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SEASON
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LOCATION
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BAIT/LURES
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Jan. -
May |
most inshore areas and around schools of bait fish |
blue fry, feathers |
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all year |
all reef areas |
spoons, small lures |
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April - Sept. |
most inshore areas and around schools |
blue fry, small feathers |
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all year |
most inshore areas and around schools of bait fish |
blue fry, scuttle (squid), feathers |
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all year |
100 fathom drop offs, most inshore areas and around schools of bait |
fry, scuttle (squid) |
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April - Sept. |
North and South drops of STT, STJ and STX |
fry, scuttle (squid), feathers |
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all year |
between islands |
ballyhoo, fry, lures, feathers |
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Feb. - May (peak season) all year |
most mid-shelf areas |
ballyhoo, fry, skirts |
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all year |
shallow and deep reef areas |
fry |