Half Day Run
4 Hours · Inshore
7:00am–11:00am or 2:00pm–6:00pm
$500/ Private
- +Tarpon, snapper, jacks
- +Light tackle or fly
- +All gear, fuel & ice included
Quick inshore action for beginners, father-son trips, or anglers short on time.
View TripSt. John · US Virgin Islands
Tail Runner
Charters
Private St. John fishing. We don't chase tourists. We chase tails.
Inshore · Fly · Tarpon · Light Tackle · Combo
Private ChartersUSCG Master Captain15+ Years GuidingPremium GearFuel IncludedFamily Friendly
The 21' Parker
USVI
Meet the Captain
Captain Dustin Harrison
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.
Choose Your Run
Three Trips. Always Private.
4 max for snorkel/fish combo · 3 max for fishing-only trips · Inquire for 4 fishing passengers.
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Full Day Run
8 Hours · Inshore
7:00am–3:00pm
$700/ Private
- +Tarpon, snapper, king mackerel, jacks
- +More water, more species variety
- +Drinks available onboard
Serious anglers who want a full day of inshore variety and more time chasing tails.
View TripCombo Run
6 Hours · Fish + Snorkel
9:00am–3:00pm
$800/ Private
- +Fishing + snorkeling
- +Up to 4 passengers
- +Family & couples friendly
Mixed groups who want fishing, snorkeling, swimming, and a relaxed day on the water.
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What We Fish
Tarpon, Snapper,
Jacks & The Fly.
"Flats, channels, reef edges, and open-water strike zones — depending on the wind, tide, and what's biting."
Premium spin & fly gear · every trip
01St. John Shoreline
Inshore & Light Tackle
Target tarpon, barracuda, mutton & yellowtail snapper, jacks, bonitos, king mackerel, African pompano, and the occasional shark. Flats, channels, reef edges.
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02Sight Cast · Flats
Fly Fishing
Cast to tarpon, bonefish, permit, jacks, and yellowtail with Orvis Helios rods, Hatch and Tibor reels — beginner or expert.
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03Quiet Bays · USVI
Snorkel/Fish Combo
Families and mixed groups. Fish, snorkel, swim, and chase a relaxed day around St. John's quiet bays.
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04Dawn Patrol · Silver Kings
The Tarpon Hunt
Sight-cast to silver kings on calm mornings. Spin or fly. Patience, timing, and a captain who knows the spots.
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A More Personal
St. John Charter.
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.
- 01Private small-group trips
- 02Better pricing for smaller groups
- 03No fuel surcharge
- 04Premium spin & fly gear
- 05Beginner-friendly coaching
- 06Serious for experienced anglers
- 07Flexible pickup locations
- 08Local knowledge of St. John & USVI
Hail the Captain
Ready to fish St. John?
Book a private inshore fishing charter, fly fishing trip, tarpon mission, or snorkel/fish combo with Tail Runner Charters.