Betty Lou Fish Co. 

4.8/5 (7 reviews)
 8166 Shore Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States

Betty Lou Fish Co. 

Norfolk, VA, United States
24 ft
5
4.8/5 (7 reviews)

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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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
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6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
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8 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.8
7 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Ryan Rowse
Ryan Rowse
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New Mexico, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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New
Great Boat and Great Captain!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 20264 adults

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...

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
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Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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We had fun
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 20264 adults

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.

Response from Captain

Thanks Richard! I really enjoyed having ya’ll out on the water.

Bobby Turnage
Bobby Turnage
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
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October fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 20, 20252 adults

Sam Whiting
Sam Whiting
Repeat angler
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Texas, US
Member since 2015
2 trips
5.0
Verified
GREAT DAY ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
3/4 Day Trip on August 24, 20242 adults

Couldn’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!

Reported catch:
Cobia
Redfish
Krystina Garcia
Krystina Garcia
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San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2024
5.0
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A trip to remember!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 20242 adults2 children

Nate 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!

Reported catch:
Cobia

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Century
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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