Fintimidator Sportfishing LLC 

I drove down from Philadelphia to a trip that was booked on a party boat but was unfortunately cancelled because not enough people reserved so I pivoted and reached out to Captain Melvin on the shortest of notice at 8PM once i received word the party boat was cancelled. By 8:10PM Captain Melvin had reached back out and graciously said yes for a trip the next morning at 8AM. The dock was easy to find, parking was right there and plentiful. We were on the water and at the first spot with lines in the water at 8:15AM. 10 minutes later the first fish was on the boat throughout the morning Captain Melvin searched to find the fish and I was able to brong in some nice whiting, a few puffers and we even got a few spots and small blues. The boat was fantastic very comfortable and talking to Captain Melvin is quite the treat he pointed out a few landmarks and gave me some tips to make the fishing turn into catching. Just a fantastic fantastic trip. I really enjoyed myself and recommend anyone who wants to CATCH fish to book with Captain Melvin immediately if not sooner. Thank you much Captain I’ll be seeing you next year on my next trip to the Yorktown/Newport News area.

**⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Day on the Water with Captain Melvin!** Yesterday our family had an amazing trip with Captain Melvin of Fintimidator Sportfishing LLC! For the past few years, I've made it a Christmas tradition to give my dad a fishing charter as his Christmas gift. It's become something our family looks forward to each year because it gives us the opportunity to spend quality time together and make lasting memories. Our previous captain out of Norfolk wasn't available this year, so after reading all the wonderful reviews on FishingBooker, I decided to book with Fintimidator—and I'm so glad I did! We booked a trip targeting Sheepshead. Captain Melvin was waiting for us at Wallace Bait & Tackle when we arrived and immediately made us feel welcome. From the moment we stepped on the boat, he was friendly, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. He kept everyone engaged throughout the trip, sharing information about the fish we were targeting, local birds, marine life, and even the Chesapeake Bay impact crater. It made the trip educational as well as enjoyable. Unfortunately, the fish just weren't cooperating that day. (The Toadfish seemed to be the only ones eager to bite!) We did manage to bring home a nice Tog, and Captain Melvin never stopped working to put us on fish. At one point, he did everything he could to try to get us hooked up with a Cobia. Sometimes Mother Nature has other plans, but you could tell he was giving 100% from start to finish. One thing we especially appreciated was that Captain Melvin didn't spend the whole trip up on the flybridge. He stayed engaged with us, answered questions, shared stories, and made sure everyone was having a great time. We love a captain who enjoys interacting with his guests, and that made the experience even more memorable. We'll absolutely be booking with Captain Melvin again—hopefully later this year, but if not, definitely next year! If you're thinking about booking a trip, I highly recommend reaching out to Captain Melvin through his Facebook page beforehand. Let him know what species you're hoping to catch and when you're planning to fish. He'll gladly point you toward the best season and help set you up for a successful day on the water. https://www.facebook.com/share/1E9h2EpfW4/ Thank you, Captain Melvin, for a fantastic trip and for helping our family create another Christmas gift memory that we'll always remember!

This was my wife and I’s first time chartering a boat and going saltwater fishing and it couldn’t have gone better. Captain Melvin put us on fish right away, and we caught a bunch of spot, croaker, and whiting. He was even able to help us land a cobia, and a couple sandbar sharks. This being our first time, Captain Melvin did a great job setting us up and making us feel comfortable on the water. He capped it all off by cleaning some of the fish we’d landed and giving me advice on the best way to cook them. I’d highly recommend this trip. We will be sure to be back for another trip in the future.

The experience was truly unforgettable. The captain was very friendly and made us feel welcome from the start. We caught quite a few fish, which we shared at the end of the trip. We gave them to a couple of American friends, and it was a real pleasure. My son even caught a stingray, which we carefully released back into the water. The whole family had a wonderful time and was full of joy throughout the trip. We would happily do it again and highly recommend this experience!

We were almost immediately on the Cobia. First one was a bit short so tag and release. The next 2 were big and went in the box. One more short one for me and then other boats started to take notice. They came from every direction and surrounded our fishing hole. Captain didn’t miss a beat. Motored out of the chaos and immediately put us on another big fish. 4 hours doesn’t seem long enough for the fun we were having. See you next year!

Easy to book and make changes, Cpt Melvin kept the whole group engaged (I brought my 7yo). Went to a few different spots in the bay each spot was productive. I really wanted to catch a whiting/mullet, my girlfriend and I both caught one. Even pulled up a crab pot that was choked full of crabs and he explained how to Best prepare those, I can’t wait to have our own caught “low country” boil for supper tonight.

If you want a gret experience book Captain Melvin! We had a blast trolling for bluefish and Spanish, then we caught some bottom fish, at sunset the shark bite was on! Cj caught a nice Tiger shark, i hooked something huge that got off, and JR caught another beast of a Tiger! We caught 7 different species of fish. Krissy was awesome as well! We have found our Captain from here on out!

My son and I had a great time. Captain Melvin and the staff of Wallace’s Bait and Tackle were all top notch. we had to postpone the first trip because of weather, Captain Melvin clearly explained the situation and help us come up with a workable solution. when we were able to go out we had a blast. If you are looking for a memorable trip I HIGHLY recommend these guys *****

Captain Melvyn and Houston were so fun, helpful and a joy to be around. we are already planning our trip for next year. we caught a stingray, tons of croakers and two sandbar sharks. Went with two of my sons and they thought it was the best trip ever. both Melvyn and Houston connected with us with their great music and other things. Overall, we couldn’t ask for a better trip.

After having maintenance issues with a different charter, we had a last-minute scramble to find a new charter and I am so glad it led us to Capt Melvin. We had a phenomenal time - Capt knows his stuff and we were on fish immediately. He also helped us with a hard-fought battle to get a ray in the boat. Just awesome. Couldn’t recommend this trip more.