Betty Lou Fish Co.
Betty Lou Fish Co.
If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Norfolk, look no further than Betty Lou Fish Co. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Nathan can tell you all about them.
These waters are known for Cobia, Redfish, Black Drum, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Blacktip Shark, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream.
On these trips sight fishing for Cobia and Red Drum will be the focus.
Alternatively you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Capt. Nathan also offers fly fishing.
Trips with Betty Lou Fish Co. are open to the whole family, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to keep 'em happy!
Capt. Nathan will bring you aboard a 24' Century center console with space for 5 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses (polarized if you have them), bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Betty Lou Fish Co.
If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Norfolk, look no further than Betty Lou Fish Co. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Nathan can tell you all about them.
These waters are known for Cobia, Redfish, Black Drum, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Blacktip Shark, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream.
On these trips sight fishing for Cobia and Red Drum will be the focus.
Alternatively you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Capt. Nathan also offers fly fishing.
Trips with Betty Lou Fish Co. are open to the whole family, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to keep 'em happy!
Capt. Nathan will bring you aboard a 24' Century center console with space for 5 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses (polarized if you have them), bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Betty Lou Fish Co.
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Ryan Rowse5.0VerifiedGreat Boat and Great Captain!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2026 • 4 adultsFishing was very slow the day we went out, but thats why it's called "fishing" and not "catching"! It was certainly not for lack of effort however. Captain Nate was very knowledgeable about the bay area and did all he could to get us hooked up! On the bright side, we had a GREAT dolphin display all around our boat that my wife and daughters will remember for a lifetime...
Richard Edwards5.0VerifiedWe had fun
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Nate made it a great day, even though the fish were not cooperating (true on all of the boats we saw that morning). But we had a great time and caught one good size cobia.
Sam WhitingRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGREAT DAY ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
3/4 Day Trip on August 24, 2024 • 2 adultsCouldn’t have had a better experience and crew! Captain Nathan and his Mate Ed met us on the dock ready to go with tons of fresh live bait and multiple rods and reals rigged and ready to go. We were out of the harbor with lines in the water in 15 mins. Although the wind picked up a bit making sighting Cobia difficult we were able to bring home plenty of fish! Caught Blues, Cobia even brought home a nice drum! The boat was clean, well rigged and smooth riding despite a bit of chop! Super fun and professional, Ca Nathan and Ed made this a great trip for me and my son who recently returned from deployment. A super fun trip! I would highly recommend Ca Nathan’s boat! GREAT DAY OF FISHING AND FUN!
Krystina Garcia5.0VerifiedA trip to remember!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 childrenNate was awesome!!! I looked for a few days for private charters for my son’s 12th birthday. I came across the Betty Lou and it was quite the catch! Nate was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area and took care of everything for us. We caught a 48lb Kobia and a few others but were super happy with the Kobia and took him home with us. Needless to say my son had an awesome time on the Betty Lou! Thank you Nate!
Adrian Maes5.0VerifiedGreat time
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 childThe Captain was great and good with my boys. We had a good time. Planning to come back in August.
Laith Khasawneh4.7VerifiedUnfortunate weather, good trip
3/4 Day Trip on August 23, 2026 • 2 adultsWe set out with captain nate for the day, and unfortunately the weather didnt allow for much fish activity but we were at least able to catch a few blues at the start. Super knowledgable and i really like his hands on approach to teaching others to fish, unlike other charters where half the work is done for you. Would definitely recommend.
Scott WheatRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 21, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childCaptain was great. He is fantastic with kids and very good at finding fish. We caught Cobia and I didn’t see other boats around us catching anything.
Christopher Dolan5.0VerifiedFishing with Nathan
Full Day Trip on August 15, 2026 • 2 adults
Bobby Turnage5.0VerifiedOctober fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 20, 2025 • 2 adults
Mike Hayes4.0VerifiedMay fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 23, 2026 • 3 adults
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Fishing was very slow the day we went out, but thats why it's called "fishing" and not "catching"! It was certainly not for lack of effort however. Captain Nate was very knowledgeable about the bay area and did all he could to get us hooked up! On the bright side, we had a GREAT dolphin display all around our boat that my wife and daughters will remember for a lifetime...
We set out with captain nate for the day, and unfortunately the weather didnt allow for much fish activity but we were at least able to catch a few blues at the start. Super knowledgable and i really like his hands on approach to teaching others to fish, unlike other charters where half the work is done for you. Would definitely recommend.
Captain Nate made it a great day, even though the fish were not cooperating (true on all of the boats we saw that morning). But we had a great time and caught one good size cobia.
Thanks Richard! I really enjoyed having ya’ll out on the water.
Captain was great. He is fantastic with kids and very good at finding fish. We caught Cobia and I didn’t see other boats around us catching anything.
FAQs about Betty Lou Fish Co.
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is already on board )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included but a tip is appreciated.)
- Fishing license (All licenses are included.)
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing (Along the beaches and inlets off VA Beach area)
- Nearshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay sightfishing)
- Wreck fishing (Nearshore wrecks)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
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