Environmental Programs
Silver Kings Kayak Charters was designed to be one of the most sustainable guide companies in the Caribbean. We strive to showcase and educate anglers and non-anglers alike on the complex challenges St. Croix’s inshore environments face. Our catch & release focus, leveraging the best science and data from Bonefish Tarpon Trust (BTT), enables us to significantly reduce fish mortality and ensure the future of this fishery for the next generation of anglers and conservationists
The 10,000 Piece Clean-Up Challenge
Plastic & Trash Removal
2025 was an unprecedented year for Sargassum seaweed blooms which float thousands of miles before piling up onshore. During these journeys, the seaweed mats unfortunately act as massive nets trapping debris. When washed ashore, the sargassum naturally breaks down, but the debris from fishing nets to plastic bottles does not. As such, we launched a mission to remove over 10,000 pieces of Plastic and Debris across our favorite fishing locations to ensure our fishery remains pristine. Currently we have removed nearly 7,000 pieces of debris (mostly plastics) and will continue our efforts to restore the natural beauty to our shorelines!
67% Reduction in Hooks Used
No More Treble Hooks!
We have worked tediously to replace the Treble Hooks on 99% of our artificial lures and baits. In their place we have put on VMC Inline Single Hooks. This approach is in line (no pun intended) with the best practices for Saltwater catch and release! Additionally, we never use stainless steel, ensuring that in the rare cast a fish break offs, the hooks will be able to rust and fall out in a few weeks, reducing long term impacts to Trophy (the one that got away) Fish
97-99% Reduction in CO2 per Trip
Carbon Footprint Mitigation
Did you know a traditional Fishing Charter boat releases between 1,250 and 3,000lbs of CO2 into the atmosphere each trip! At Silver Kings we are redefining how fishing trips should look in the 21st Century. As all of our Kayak & Wade trips are 100% human powered, our trips only carbon emission comes from our commute and supply chain. Estimated at 30-50lbs of CO2 per trip, we have created a world class fishing experience that is 97-99% less carbon intensive than the industry average!
The Largest Database of Inshore Fish Catches in the USVI
Creating the Research Case
There is very little known about St. Croix's Inshore Fishery apart from those who have fished it themselves. As such, we created in-house the first ever Inshore Fisheries database in the US Virgin Islands. We have already collected and analyzed data on nearly 500 inshore gamefish caught over the past decade and are excited to add the fish our clients catch to create the case for additional Research on the Island's unique Inshore Fishery
