October through December marks peak Wahoo season, with the largest wahoos typically arriving near the end of November and into mid January. Overall, it’s been a steady bite to both the north and south, with 2-3 Wahoo in the 20-40lb range hitting the deck on recent 4-Hour, 5-hour and 6-Hour Offshore trips. Reports of Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna are popping up along the North Drop and one or two school-size Mahi are travelling under Frigate birds to the south…we’ll start to see the larger schools of Mahi arrive in the late-winter and early spring.
The inshore bite this fall hasn’t disappointed. A couple of slow days with live bait have been mixed in, typically around the larger fronts of weather we’ve experienced, but overall it’s been solid. Most notable are the schools of juvenile Mahi’s, in the 10-15 lb range and even a couple 20lb+ fish in close along the shore. Kingfish, Pompano and Jacks have also been in the mix, featuring line-peeling runs and rod-bending action.
We hope you’ll get out on the water with us if you’re planning a visit to St. Thomas or St. John. Our spring offshore charter slots are filling up quickly so be sure to reach out to us if you’re looking to get in on the Yellowfin and Mahi run!
