Welcome to St. Croix’s Premier Inshore Experience!

Water Shoes/Dive Boots/Crocs (Closed-toed, Rubber/Hard Soles are recommend for Wading the Flats and Fishing Corals) Hat & Sunglasses (Polarized lenses are highly recommend for fishing trips) Quick Dry Shirt (PFGs/Sunblockers/Swimshirts/Long Sleeves are recommended for Sunny Days or longer trips) Quick Dry Shorts/Pants/Bathing Suits Sports Drinks/Sodas/Beverages (We Provide a Cooler with Ice & Bottled Waters) Snacks / Lunch (For longer trips or hungry folks) Beach Towel (for the ride home) We recommend leaving valuables and excess jewelry at home so you do not lose it!

St. Croix and the US Virgin Islands are a hidden fishing gem with over 21 IGFA world records set to date and counting. While most known for its world-class Offshore Fishing, St. Croix's combination of Mangrove Lagoons, Seagrass Flats, Sandy Beaches, and near-shore Drop-Offs makes for an exceptional year-round inshore fishery! With over 30 species caught and counting, there is no lack of variety here! But despite the options, our clients are most keen on getting hooked up on one of the legendary Slam Species which we call the Silver Kings of the Flats. The Four Silver Kings of St. Croix: Tarpon: The Tarpon fishery on St. Croix is arguably the healthiest fishery here. While the Virgin Islands don't get many of the large migratory females (100lbs+), St. Croix has a year round residency of non-migratory fish spread across its Flats and Mangrove Lagoons. Tarpon here range from 5lbs to 100lbs with the average coming in around 40Lbs. The Tarpon's signature Roll and aggressive feeding tactics make them an incredible sight-casting challenge. They can be caught on Live Bait, Cut Bait, or a well placed Lure/Fly. When in a feeding frenzy, they'll strike just about anything placed in front of them. Bonefish: St. Croix was once considered to have some of the best Bonefishing in the world in the 1950s-60s before netting and industrialization on Island caused the population's rapid collapse. Luckily multiple factors in the early 2000s began to improve the inshore habitats most frequented by these legendary speed demons (the 7th fastest fish in the sea). Today we continue to see improvements in the number of individuals we encounter, but what the island still lacks in numbers, it makes up for it in Size. The Bonefish we encounter here range from 3lbs - 10lbs+, with an average fish coming in around 5LBs. Crucian Bonefish are most famous for their unique eating habits where they will wolfpack like Tarpon and Snook and predate on baitballs. To our knowledge, we are one of the only Guides in the World whose clients catch more Bonefish on baitfish imitations than any other style artificial. Snook: Many anglers who grew up fishing for Bass will have a great appreciation for the Crucian Snook. The bigger, stronger and saltier cousin of the freshwater bass, Snook are one of the smartest and strongest fighting fish in the Caribbean! Traveling in wolfpacks, Snook often feed below Tarpon and Jacks, looking for larger baits to swim or jig their way. Live bait will always be the #1 way to catch snook, but throwing realistic and high-vis swimbaits, jerkbaits, and soft-plastics should elicit some incredible strikes! If you do get a Snook on the line, make sure that Drag Is Locked Down because there is a good chance it’ll be pushing north of 30” ! Permit: Arguably the Holy Grail of Inshore Fishing, Permit are the most elusive of the Slam species. St. Croix has a healthy population of Permit from babies to giants, but finding them in shallow water AND getting them to eat can be exceptionally difficult. We have spent countless hours and will continue to spend countless hours refining our Permit spots and techniques. The good news, we have had some amazing success of late with individuals coming in between 8 - 25lbs+. If you see a Black Tail swirling above the water line … you have found yourself the holy grail of fishing … but be wary as these fish often give just one chance and demand near perfection from the angler from first cast to the moment its in your hands.

Summary We have put together the Finest Inshore Fishing Line-Up in the Virgin Islands! We have both Spin and Fly set ups along with all the lures, flies, baits, hooks, leaders, and waterproof gear necessary to target over 30 Species! Fly Gear Available: Orvis Hydros (8,9wt) TFO (8,9,10wt) Lamson (10wt) Spin Gear Available: Shimano Stradic (3000,4000,5000) Diawa Saltist (3000, 4500) Okuma Baitfeeder Top Lures We Use: Buggs Jigs | Rapala | Yo-Zuri | DOA | Berkley | MirrorLure | Zoom Fluke Top Flies We Use: EP-Styled Streamers | Game Changers | Deceivers | Clousers | Permit Crabs | Wiggle Minnows Can I Bring My Own Gear? Yes! For some folks, there is nothing better than using your favorite rod & reel to catch that Trophy Fish! If interested in bringing your own Spin or Fly Gear, let us know when completing your trip reservation and we can help advise you on the proper set-ups to maximize your catching potential!

Hobie revolutionized the kayak industry with their creation of the MirageDrive, a foot powered propulsion system that allows you to travel further and faster using just your legs. Hobie uses a patented Pedal-Drive system that is attached to two-fins located underneath the Kayak and a rudder at the rear. With a few pumps of your legs, and a twist of a knob, these kayaks can achieve an incredible 3-4knots and turn 360degrees with ease. Our 2023 Hobie kayaks come standard with Premium Sit On Top Mesh Seats, Forward/Reverse Mirage Pedal Drives, Kick-Up Fins, Built in Rod Holders and Dry Storage Compartments.

We adhere to Hobie’s strict weight limits to ensure the safety of all guests. Hobie kayaks have a maximum seat weight capacity of 270lbs. Tandem 2-person kayaks have a maximum combined weight of 425lbs There are no set height restrictions. Hobie Pedal Drives have 7 leg length options and can accommodate most people. Any questions about weight or height limits, please give us a call or contact us through our website and we will work with you to determine the best options!

For Fly Fishing trips we typically use the Kayaks purely as a mode of transportation between the Boat Ramp and our Flats and offshore Cays. While possible to fly fish from the kayak itself, we find the best success by beaching the kayaks and getting out on foot to hunt for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Snook and much more!

Saltwater fishing is typically defined as either Inshore or Offshore with the name explaining where the fishing takes place. Inshore fishing revolves around Grass Flats, Beaches, Coral Reefs, Mangroves, and Rock Structures in shallow waters. The most sought after Inshore Gamefish are Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Snook, Snapper and Jack Crevalle. Inshore fishing is often considered more interactive than Offshore fishing as it revolves less around trolling and more around sight-fishing and making casts to structure. For those used to freshwater fishing, inshore will feel more familiar as many of the fish we target act similar to Bass, Trout and Pike.

Cash or Check is Preferred, but we can also take Venmo, Zelle or Paypal. All payments are collected at the conclusion of the Trip. No Deposit is Required to book your trip.

Yes, we are required by our Insurance to have all participants sign a Waiver before the trip. We provide Waivers for signature upon meeting you at the Boat Ramp. At Silver Kings Kayak Charters we take safety as our highest priority and have invested in top of the line safety equipment and technology. Silver Kings Kayak Charters is a Fully Insured & Licensed Company.

We understand your plans may change, however, for our operations to run smoothly we require at least 48 Hours notice for Cancellations without cause. If you need to cancel your Tour please let us know as soon as possible so we can re-open your saved timeslot. All Tours cancelled within 48hours without cause will be allowed to reschedule their tour to a future date at no change fee. Tours not rescheduled and canceled within 48hours will be charged 50% of the Tour costs.