Fintimidator Sportfishing LLCĀ 

5.0/5Ā (38 reviews)
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Ā Dandy Point Road 365, Hampton, VA 23664, United States–

Fintimidator Sportfishing LLCĀ 

5.0/5Ā (38)
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Ā Angler's Choice
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Dandy Point Road 365
Hampton, VA, United States

Fintimidator Sportfishing is a great choice for fishing in the stunning waters of Hampton and surrounding areas. Your guide for the day is Captain Melvin, bringing aboard a lifetime of fishing experience.

These waters hold game fish like Cobia, Sheepshead, Tautog, Black/Red Drum, Bluefish, Spanish Mackeral more, depending on the season. For these species, you’re likely sight fish, troll and bottom fish using light tackle.

Trips with Fintimidator Sportfishing are open to the whole family, so go ahead and bring the family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

You’ll be welcome aboard a 24’ Wellcraft Coastal walkaround that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Melvin will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Fintimidator Sportfishing.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

Fishing with Melvin
good time.
good time.
+33

Angler rating

38
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

97%

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Tifani Renee 'lee B.
Tifani Renee 'lee B.
5.0
Verified
Just book him!
Sunset cruise on July 1, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
From communication beginning to end - Melvin was a solid captain (with really good jokes) & fit right in with our small group. He was amazing at helping with reloading our bait, knowledgeable on the fish we caught, & even helped teach us how to reel in our bigger catches that put up a fight. He knew where to go, & we just overall had an amazing time. Thank you SO much Mel for making this birthday celebration a good time. We appreciate you so much.
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Reported catch:
Crab
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
July 2, 2025
Thanks !! 😊
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Ruben Gallegos
Ruben Gallegos
5.0
Verified
Best in the business!
(Bay) (reef & wreck) or cobia on June 5, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Melvin is pure class! From the minute we parked our car he came out to greet us and was ready to start catchin’! No time was wasted setting up or prepping bait. He knew we were coming and he was ready! As soon as we hit the water we went straight to fishing! He was super attentive, friendly, and genuinely wanted us to have a good time. The minute the bite slowed down, he’d look for the next spot. His goal was that we fill our bags, and eventually our stomachs, with fish! Regardless of what we did or did not catch, I can genuinely say this was the best customer service I’ve ever had on a fishing boat! I’d recommend Fintimidator to anyone and will definitely return to this boat! Bonus: the owner at the bait & tackle shop was awesome too!
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Tautog
Response from Captain
June 5, 2025
Thanks !!! Great family and good times . Hope yall enjoy the dinners ..
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Chris Slater
Chris Slater
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Water!
Sunset cruise on August 19, 2025 • 4 adults
Book a trip with Captain Melvin, he was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. He put us on fish in windy unfavorable conditions. We left with plenty of fish to eat, he let us run his crabline and keep the blue crabs, we had a hell of a dinner with fresh crabs and fish we caught! We are going to book a longer trip for shark the next time. Captain Melvin is the GOAT 🐐
Reported catch:
Crab
Response from Captain
August 22, 2025
Thanks guys ! Look forward to the next trip. Glad yall enjoyed the fresh seafood!!
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Kelly Williamson
Kelly Williamson
5.0
Verified
Memories for a lifetime!!
Sunset cruise on July 30, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Book Melvin now!! The sunset trip was incredible. Melvin is a great guy with a fun personality and great with the kiddos. He knew right where to go, and we waited it out trying to catch a shark or sting ray and right at 8:30 we caught both!! Our boys talked about it all night and said ā€œmom next time we are definitely going with Melvin againā€ Thanks for a night of memories!
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Reported catch:
Crab
Response from Captain
July 31, 2025
Thanks so much ! Glad yall had a good time.
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Frederick Kidd
Frederick Kidd
5.0
Verified
good time.
(Bay) (reef & wreck) or cobia on September 13, 2025 • 4 adults
booked a reef fishing trip with capt Melvin. had to reschedule two times due to the weather, but capt stayed in contact with us. finally got on the water and the weather did not cooperate. capt made a change and got us in calmer waters, catching spots and trout. i highly recommend this charter. dont forget to ask capt about the jolly ranchers!
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Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Thanks guys we got blown out twice and if was super windy the 3rd time but we made the best of it . good time with some great guys !!
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Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Sunset cruise
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 30
US $300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Trophy Red Drum
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 31
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
(Bay) (reef & wreck) or cobia
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 30
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
(Bay) (reef & wreck) or cobia
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 30
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark fishing ( 3 person )
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
(Bay) (reef & wreck) or Cobia
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 30
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Dec 15
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

Fishing with Melvin
good time.
good time.
+33

Angler rating

38
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0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

97%

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Tifani Renee 'lee B.
Tifani Renee 'lee B.
5.0
Verified
Just book him!
Sunset cruise on July 1, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
From communication beginning to end - Melvin was a solid captain (with really good jokes) & fit right in with our small group. He was amazing at helping with reloading our bait, knowledgeable on the fish we caught, & even helped teach us how to reel in our bigger catches that put up a fight. He knew where to go, & we just overall had an amazing time. Thank you SO much Mel for making this birthday celebration a good time. We appreciate you so much.
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Reported catch:
Crab
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
July 2, 2025
Thanks !! 😊
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Ruben Gallegos
Ruben Gallegos
5.0
Verified
Best in the business!
(Bay) (reef & wreck) or cobia on June 5, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Melvin is pure class! From the minute we parked our car he came out to greet us and was ready to start catchin’! No time was wasted setting up or prepping bait. He knew we were coming and he was ready! As soon as we hit the water we went straight to fishing! He was super attentive, friendly, and genuinely wanted us to have a good time. The minute the bite slowed down, he’d look for the next spot. His goal was that we fill our bags, and eventually our stomachs, with fish! Regardless of what we did or did not catch, I can genuinely say this was the best customer service I’ve ever had on a fishing boat! I’d recommend Fintimidator to anyone and will definitely return to this boat! Bonus: the owner at the bait & tackle shop was awesome too!
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Tautog
Response from Captain
June 5, 2025
Thanks !!! Great family and good times . Hope yall enjoy the dinners ..
0
Chris Slater
Chris Slater
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Water!
Sunset cruise on August 19, 2025 • 4 adults
Book a trip with Captain Melvin, he was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. He put us on fish in windy unfavorable conditions. We left with plenty of fish to eat, he let us run his crabline and keep the blue crabs, we had a hell of a dinner with fresh crabs and fish we caught! We are going to book a longer trip for shark the next time. Captain Melvin is the GOAT 🐐
Reported catch:
Crab
Response from Captain
August 22, 2025
Thanks guys ! Look forward to the next trip. Glad yall enjoyed the fresh seafood!!
0
Kelly Williamson
Kelly Williamson
5.0
Verified
Memories for a lifetime!!
Sunset cruise on July 30, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Book Melvin now!! The sunset trip was incredible. Melvin is a great guy with a fun personality and great with the kiddos. He knew right where to go, and we waited it out trying to catch a shark or sting ray and right at 8:30 we caught both!! Our boys talked about it all night and said ā€œmom next time we are definitely going with Melvin againā€ Thanks for a night of memories!
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Reported catch:
Crab
Response from Captain
July 31, 2025
Thanks so much ! Glad yall had a good time.
0
Frederick Kidd
Frederick Kidd
5.0
Verified
good time.
(Bay) (reef & wreck) or cobia on September 13, 2025 • 4 adults
booked a reef fishing trip with capt Melvin. had to reschedule two times due to the weather, but capt stayed in contact with us. finally got on the water and the weather did not cooperate. capt made a change and got us in calmer waters, catching spots and trout. i highly recommend this charter. dont forget to ask capt about the jolly ranchers!
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Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Thanks guys we got blown out twice and if was super windy the 3rd time but we made the best of it . good time with some great guys !!
0

FAQs about Fintimidator Sportfishing LLC

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Walkaround

Engine model
2025 Yamaha sho
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots
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