They'll accommodate boats as long as 100 feet and having drafts of up to 12 feet. They offer water, electricity, fuel and dockage for up to 12 large boats. The friendly marina manager, Bob Hartman, has worked for Biras Creek for 10 years and is most familiar with handling the sailing craft for which the British Virgin Islands are renown. Since there are over 3,000 boats in those islands most months of the year, that's considerable work. The docks are full of sport fishing boats during the annual Biras Creek tournament, though, and Hartman can find bait for those needing it.
Some anglers prowl the shallows for diversion, others for bait.
Bonefish are an excellent marlin bait and some astute anglers are using them also for teasers behind their large sportfishing boats. A 12-inch long specimen is considered appropriate for the marlin that swim in those waters. They can be caught right in front of the Biras Creek Marina and along the flats near the resort's service docks. The best bonefishing in the area lies a short 10 minute boat ride across North Sound to the shallow flats of Mosquito Island. Shrimp, jigs and flies will attract the bones which may average 5 to 10 pounds each, and an angler can expect around 10 fish in a 3 hour trip.