Cast Off: Fishing Season Has Arrived in the British Virgin Islands
There is a particular kind of morning in the British Virgin Islands that anglers know well. The air still carries the cool of the night, the water is glassy and dark, and the marina is already stirring with purpose. Lines are being checked, rods are being rigged, and boats are idling out past the channel before the sun has fully cleared the hills.
This is the fishing season in the BVI, and there is no better place to be based than Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina.
The North Drop, a dramatic underwater canyon just north of the island chain, draws blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish in numbers that have made it legendary among big-game anglers. Closer in, mahi-mahi run through the current lines, wahoo cut through the blue water at speed, and yellowfin tuna school beneath the surface. Scrub Island sits at the edge of all of it, close enough to the best water in the Caribbean that mornings start early and the runs back to the marina never feel far.
Stay in the Heart of It
For a fishing trip, where you sleep matters. Marina Village puts you at the center of the action, with guest rooms just steps from the dock, water views from a private balcony, and the kind of comfort that makes an early-morning departure feel effortless.
For crews and groups wanting more room, the Marina Village suites offer full kitchens, generous living areas, and private balconies overlooking the marina, a proper home base where the week settles in, and the only agenda is the water. Wake up to the sound of boats heading out, step onto the balcony with coffee in hand, and let the day begin on your terms.
A Marina That Has You Covered
Everything a serious fishing trip needs is already here. Scrub Island’s full-service marina offers 55 slips accommodating vessels up to 170 feet, with fuel, water, and shore power readily available.
For crews planning to spend the summer working through the BVI fishery, our seamless online provisioning portal takes the logistics off your plate before you even arrive. Order gourmet foods, fresh produce, meats, seafood, beer, wine, and spirits in advance, and the team will have everything stocked and waiting so you can step aboard and focus on what you came here for. When you return to the dock at the end of the day, the open-air terrace at Donovan’s Reef Marina Bar & Grill is right there, with cold drinks, shareable plates, and a front-row view of the marina.
Back on the Island
The days are full, whether you are offshore or on the island. The resort’s exclusive North Beach offers bookable private cabanas along a quiet stretch of shoreline, with food and drinks delivered throughout the day from One Shoe Beach Bar & Grill. Ixora Spa offers a restorative morning above the water, with yoga on the open deck and treatments worth returning to after a long day at sea. The complimentary ferry to Marina Cay runs regularly for paddleboarding, kayaking, and eFoiling through Up ‘n’ Under Watersports.
When everyone is back at the resort, Cardamom & Co. is the natural finish to the day. Fresh catches, Caribbean lobster, and dishes rooted in bold spice and local ingredients arrive in a setting that is lush, intimate, and entirely without rush. It is the kind of dinner that makes a fishing trip feel like something more.
Mark Your Calendar
Later this summer, Scrub Island hosts the Scrub Island Billfish Series, two competitive legs of world-class blue marlin fishing at the North Drop with the resort as home base. Leg 1 runs August 24 through 28, with Leg 2 following August 28 through September 1, 2026. Whether you are coming for the tournament or simply to fish the best water the BVI has to offer, Scrub Island is where you want to be.
Book your stay at scrubisland.com/accommodations.
