Fishing in St. Croix

Since the early 1980s some 20 world records—many for blue marlin—have been set in these waters. Sailfish, skipjack, bonito, tuna (allison, blackfin, and yellowfin), and wahoo are abundant. A charter runs about $500 for a half day (for up to six people), with most boats going out for four-, six-, or eight-hour trips.

Gone Ketchin'. Captain Grizz, a true old salt, heads these trips. Salt River Marina, Rte. 80, Salt River, St. Croix, 00820. 340/713-1175. www.goneketchin.com.

Captain Festus. Captain Festus takes you to spots all around St. Croix on his 55-foot boat Sea Hunter. Kings Wharf, Christiansted, St. Croix, 00820. 340/277-1751.