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I'll be vacationing in August for 2 weeks and I'm interested in fishing from the shore. I've seen people fishing from Francis Bay. Is there any other good places to fish and what do you use- bait or lures? Any recommendations? Thanks.
The best place to fish on STJ would probably have to be Trunk Bay. I fish there all the time and I catch mad fish. Happy Fishing!
Where at Trunk Bay? What kind of bait do you use?
Donny - David is messing with you (but you knew that right?) Here are the National Park "rules" on fishing - and you can see no fishing in swim area's (kind of makes it tough to fish from shore - period) and no fishing on Trunk or Jumbie - just scroll down untill you find the section on "fishing"
http://www.nps.gov/viis/rules.htm
Pia- Thanks for clearing that up- I certainly was a bit confused by that!! I appreciate the link to the other website. Have a great day!!
DonnyD- Don't waste your time fishing!! Enjoy the scenery and put the pole down. I am a bass fisherman in the midwest and cannot wait to spend time on the water but when in the islands I can actually relax and enjoy! Give it a shot and see if you don't agree!!!!!!!
Fresh bait is good. Live ones are better. As for lures, 1/4 oz Kasmaster in silver works. Early am (sunrise) is the time to go. Another alternative would be late afternoon (sunset).
As for locations, any place with structure (rocks) is a good place to start.
It's your vacation, do what makes you relax.... fishing included.
Tight lines!
