Pillsbury Sound

Saltwater
Sound

Pillsbury Sound

Saltwater
Sound

Sq. miles: 8.2
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 8

Pillsbury Sound is a vibrant and expansive saltwater sound located between the islands of St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It serves as a major channel connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, characterized by crystal-clear waters, a complex network of reefs, and a rich marine ecosystem. The sound is a focal point for both recreational boating and a wide variety of fishing activities, offering anglers opportunities from nearshore flats to deeper offshore environments.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Pillsbury Sound and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Black Grouper

Mycteroperca bonaci

Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Lane Snapper

Lutjanus synagris

Mutton Snapper

Lutjanus analis

Red Grouper

Epinephelus morio

Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Pillsbury Sound. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Wreck

Know where you can legally fish on Pillsbury Sound

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

United States Virgin Islands licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for United States Virgin Islands.

Take Pillsbury Sound with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Pillsbury Sound to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Pillsbury Sound to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Pillsbury Sound and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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