Your top spot for inshore light tackle fishing around St. John, US Virgin Islands.
Inshore · Fly · Tarpon · Light Tackle · Combo
10+ years guiding the Caribbean. 17 years chasing halibut and salmon on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Captain Dustin runs every charter himself — coaching first-timers, calling shots for experienced anglers, and keeping the day safe, loose, and focused on the bite.
The waters you'll be running — a short flyover of the cay off St. John.
Lovango Cay · USVI
18°21'N · 64°46'W
All gear, fuel, ice included · 4 max for snorkel/fish combo · 3 max for fishing-only trips.
4 Hours · Inshore
7:00am–11:00am or 2:00pm–6:00pm
Fun inshore action for families, beginners, or anglers looking for a quick fishing adventure.
View Trip8 Hours · Inshore
7:00am–3:00pm
Serious anglers who want a full day of inshore variety and more time chasing fish.
View Trip6 Hours · Fish + Snorkel
9:00am–3:00pm
All trips are always private — for groups who have mixed desires: fishing, snorkeling, swimming, and a relaxed day on the water.
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Captain Dustin at the helm · St. John, USVI
"Flats, channels, reef edges, backwater lagoons, and open-water strike zones — depending on the wind, tide, and what's biting."
Premium spin & fly gear · every trip
Target tarpon, barracuda, mutton & yellowtail snapper, jacks, bonitos, king mackerel, African pompano, and the occasional shark. Flats, channels, reef edges, backwater lagoons.
Explore Inshore & Light Tackle→
Cast to tarpon, bonefish, permit, jacks, and yellowtail with Orvis Helios rods, Hatch and Tibor reels — beginner or expert.
Explore Fly Fishing→
Families and groups who have mixed desires. Fish, snorkel, swim, and chase a relaxed day around St. John's quiet bays.
Explore Snorkel/Fish Combo→
Sight cast to silver kings in calm bays. Spin or fly. Patience, timing, and a captain who knows the spots.
Explore The Tarpon Hunt→Built for guests who want a private, fishing-focused day without paying big-boat prices or joining a crowded charter. Premium gear, flexible pickup, included fuel, and a captain who coaches beginners and challenges experienced anglers.
Book a private inshore fishing charter, fly fishing trip, tarpon mission, or snorkel/fish combo with Tail Runner Charters.
