Sea Mee Charters
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Sea Mee Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
4521 Pretty Lake Avenue
Norfolk, VA, United States

Sea Mee Charters runs angling trips out of Norfolk and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Shawn aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, sight casting and jigging. You’re looking at 3 to 10-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Cobia, Spadefish, Flounder, Sea Bass, Mahi Mahi, and Tautog, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 29’ Downeaster boat that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. It’s up to you is to use it as best you can.

No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated. This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Sea Mee Charters.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    $400
    Come enjoy the evening and sunset while fishing for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. This trip is fun quick and easy, great for getting the family out or spending time with some friends
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Evening
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    $500
    We will be trolling for Spanish Makeral and Bluefish and bottom fishing for Spot and Croaker and May also catch a Cobia.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
    $650
    This trip is great for the kids and family. We will be trolling close to the shore line in search of Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish as well as Spot and Croaker.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
    $650
    This trip is great for the kids and family. We will be trolling close to the shore line in search of Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish as well as Spot and Croaker bottom fishing.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 1
    $675
    During this trip we will be targeting Sharks for catch and release. There are several types of shark we may encounter such as Blacktip Sharks, Bull Sharks, Sand Tiger Sharks, Hammer Head Sharks.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 1
    $900
    Cobia and Red Drum are the #1 trophy fish in the Chesapeake Bay and are highly sought after by anglers all over the world. Enjoy a day of sight casting for these 20lb - 60lb fish that put up a great fight and are excellent to eat! While sight fishing we will also be trolling for Spanish mackerel and bluefish throughout the day.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    $900
    We will be targeting Cobia, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish some trips we also target Spadefish and Sharks. This is a 6 hour trip from 230pm-830pm
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Tautog
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 30
    $1,000
    This is a seasonal trip we do in the spring and the fall and we are primarily fishing around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and inshore wrecks off Virginia Beach. April 1st- April 30th October 15th- November 30th
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 1
    $1,100
    Cobia and Red Drum are the #1 trophy fish in the Chesapeake Bay and are highly sought after by anglers all over the world. Enjoy a day of sight casting for these 20lb - 60lb fish that put up a great fight and are excellent to eat! While sight fishing we will also be trolling for Spanish mackerel and bluefish throughout the day.
  • Private trip
    Extended Day Trip – Offshore Wrecks
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 11
    $1,400
    Enjoy a fast pace style of fishing as we venture to the many ship wrecks offshore of Virginia dropping down to the bottom in search of Black Sea Bass, one of the best eating fish in the ocean. With limits of 15 fish per person this is a great way to fill the freezer with lots of meat! During the summer months we may also encounter Flounder
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About the Captain

Shawn Shapiro
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
29 Fishing Reports
6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022
I am 33 years old and a lifelong fisherman acquiring my USCG 100 ton masters captains license at the age of 20. I have extensive knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay and coast of Virginia Beach. I have a great amount of experience and I am considered one of the best fisherman in my area, I grew up working on local commercial and charter fishing boats and have been in the industry since I was 15 years old. I am the owner/ operator of Sea Mee Charters. I am considered to be laid back, easy going and well mannered. I always put my customers first and I’m accommodating to everyone’s request assuring that you have the best time possible! I have won multiple tournaments in the coarse of my career and always assure to give it my very best day in and day out. Come join me for a fun day on the water as we go fishing on the Chesapeake Bay and coastal Virginia waters!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Downeaster (Center console) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 350HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
20% tip is customary
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Adam R.
Blowing Rock, NC
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Afternoon excursion

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 20, 2022
Had a great time!  Captain did put us on the fish, just the big ones had already left for the season.  That’s fishing! ...
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Jill E.
Norfolk, Virginia
Excellent
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Fishing with Shawn

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2022
Captain Shawn and his First-mate, TJ ensured we had an amazing day. Waters were calm, but the fish whisper put us right on...
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Scott C.
Triadelphia, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Sunset trip with Shawn

VERIFIED   Sunset Cruise on July 23, 2022
We had a delay due to my daughters softball games. Shawn and his crew mate went above and beyond to make sure we still got...
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Nick A.
Maple Grove, MN
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Shawn

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Evening on November 13, 2022
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Kevin A.
Eagle Mountain, UT
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Evening trip with Shaun

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Evening on August 24, 2022
Knowledgeable captain with good equipment! They had us on fish all night. We would go again.
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FAQs about Sea Mee Charters

Sea Mee Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $400 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise (2 hours)
  • $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Evening (3 hours)
  • $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $675 per group - Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip – Tautog (8 hours)
  • $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • $1,400 per group - Extended Day Trip – Offshore Wrecks (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Sea Mee Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Sea Mee Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (20% tip is customary)
  • Fishing License
Sea Mee Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Sea Mee Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sea Mee Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Tautog