Prowler Fishing Charter 

4.6
(313 reviews)
 9500 30th Bay Street, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States–

Prowler Fishing Charter 

Norfolk, VA, United States
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32 ft
6
4.6
(313 reviews)

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Prowler Fishing Charter will take you on one of the most exciting trips you will ever take, as you explore the rich waters out of Norfolk, VA. Whether you're a family looking for a fun day out, or a pro searching for that prized catch, there's something for you.

Captain Louis Hocker is a father of two boys who has been fishing his whole life. He grew up in a fishing family and has continues with his own. Along with his dedicated crew, he promises to give you his undivided attention, treating you like his own family, and by putting you on the fish.

Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard the stunning 42' Hatteras offshore sportfishing boat, that comes fitted with everything you need for a comfortable ride. Make yourself at home in between bites, and settle in for a smooth ride.

Head out to the rich waters of the North Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. Get your hands on some prized fish. Explore everywhere from the inshore fishing grounds to the deep waters offshore. There's no end to what you can catch. Target beauties such as Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Spades, Trigger, Redfish, Tautog, Spot and Croaker. Plus, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi, Cobia, and Amberjack offshore. Please check the trip description. To book the right trip for you and the fish you are looking for.

This is a very child and family-friendly charter where liquor is not permitted, but you are welcome to bring along canned beer, and smoking is only allowed outside. The first mate works for tips, and will do his/her best to make your stay on the boat an enjoyable one. A gratuity of 20% is customary and very much appreciated.

With everything needed for a productive day on board provided, there's nothing left for you to do but come aboard. Prowler Fishing Charter offers a range of fishing experiences like no other, so come and take advantag of it! Please look at fish that are available on the different trips and inquire by message for time of year as well.

Prowler Fishing Charter will take you on one of the most exciting trips you will ever take, as you explore the rich waters out of Norfolk, VA. Whether you're a family looking for a fun day out, or a pro searching for that prized catch, there's something for you.

Captain Louis Hocker is a father of two boys who has been fishing his whole life. He grew up in a fishing family and has continues with his own. Along with his dedicated crew, he promises to give you his undivided attention, treating you like his own family, and by putting you on the fish.

Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard the stunning 42' Hatteras offshore sportfishing boat, that comes fitted with everything you need for a comfortable ride. Make yourself at home in between bites, and settle in for a smooth ride.

Head out to the rich waters of the North Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. Get your hands on some prized fish. Explore everywhere from the inshore fishing grounds to the deep waters offshore. There's no end to what you can catch. Target beauties such as Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Spades, Trigger, Redfish, Tautog, Spot and Croaker. Plus, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi, Cobia, and Amberjack offshore. Please check the trip description. To book the right trip for you and the fish you are looking for.

This is a very child and family-friendly charter where liquor is not permitted, but you are welcome to bring along canned beer, and smoking is only allowed outside. The first mate works for tips, and will do his/her best to make your stay on the boat an enjoyable one. A gratuity of 20% is customary and very much appreciated.

With everything needed for a productive day on board provided, there's nothing left for you to do but come aboard. Prowler Fishing Charter offers a range of fishing experiences like no other, so come and take advantag of it! Please look at fish that are available on the different trips and inquire by message for time of year as well.

Louis Hocker
Captain
Louis Hocker
16 years of experience
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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
8 Hr – Black Sea Bass Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 13 - Dec 31
Seabass (Black)
US $750
Shared tour: 2 people
2 Hour Trip – Sunset
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 30
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hr – Deep drop (Shared)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seabass (Black)
Tilefish
Grouper (Snowy)
US $1,050
Shared tour: 2 people
15 Hr deep sea Tuna,Mahi,Marlin
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
15 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 1
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+7
US $1,400
Shared tour: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+6
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+7
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Spanish Mackerel
+4
US $899
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+7
US $925
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Inshore taugtog fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - May 15
Tautog
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+6
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Bull)
+2
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
November/December sea bass tog spec
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Tautog
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Black seabass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Dec 31
Seabass (Black)
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Offshore Tautog trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - May 15
Tautog
US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Winter Bluefin tuna trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 30
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (White)
+8
US $2,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Deep drop Tile fish
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
Swordfish
Seabass (Black)
Tilefish
Grouper (Snowy)
+1
US $2,999
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $3,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
15 Hr deep sea Tuna,Mahi,Marlin
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
15 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 1
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+7
US $3,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.6
313 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (353)

What anglers say

83%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
91%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
80%
Caught fish

Reviews (313)

  • Julianna Nichols
    Julianna Nichols
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    BEST DAY EVER ON A BOAT

    8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on August 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    We caught baby sharks, mackerel and blue fish! We had an amazing co captain scott he was amazing helping us make sure hooks were baited and stayed out to catch the maximum amount of fish possible as well as helped filet our fish at the end! We also had an amazing captain taking us to all the best places for sharks and mackerel! It was an all around amazing first experience fishing on a boat!

  • Meagan Durham
    Meagan Durham
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We’ll be back for more!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 6, 2026 • 5 adults

    Captain Louis and his crew were amazing! This was our first of many to come. We caught a lot of blue fish, which were very tasty, as well as a few spanish mackerel. Grayson was really good about answering our random questions and all around a big help! 10/10 we’d do it again! Thank you Captain Louis!

  • Adam Padgett
    Adam Padgett
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    MEAT HAUL!!!!!!!

    8 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 15, 2026 • 6 adults

    Went on an 8 hour with captain lou and first mate Scott, man they really put us on the fish. We were on the bottom at first catching sea bass when a school of spade fish came up. They had rods ready and we limited out on those them went and got 3 flounder and a bunch of trigger fish. Great day on the water, and will book again.

  • Josh Lawrence
    Josh Lawrence
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    Day started off slow and ended with a bang! Once we found them we were in them. Thanks to the captain and mate for everything. We had a great day

  • Ashlee Beal
    Ashlee Beal
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 13, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    Caught some mackerel and blue fish! Great trip family had a great time!!! Great Captain and 1st mate! Would definitely recommend these guys!!

  • Brian Tacto
    Brian Tacto
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip.

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We need to come back early so the the Capt. let us go out and hour early so we could make it back for a wedding.

  • Laura Trumpower
    Laura Trumpower
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    wonderful crew, great experience

    15 Hr deep sea Tuna,Mahi,Marlin on June 18, 2026 • 6 adults

    We would recommend a fishing trip on The Prowler!

  • Ashlee Beal
    Ashlee Beal
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 8, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    They helped make the trip!! My family had a blast!

  • Anthony Aragon
    Anthony Aragon
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    Great day out on the water

    Black seabass on June 10, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain and first mate knew their stuff. Enjoyable day catching fish all day.

  • Dustin Snyder
    Dustin Snyder
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good communication

    6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 23, 2025 • 2 adults

    The captain graciously answered all my questions before booking. We only had 1 of 2 days to get out on the water and after hurricane Erin hit, we were not sure if we would get to fish at all. The captain warned that the water may be alittle choppy but was not worried about it. We went on a 6 hr afternoon trip in the Bay and caught many fish. We had a great trip. The captain and 1st mate both performed their duties ensuring a good time on the water.

FAQs about Prowler Fishing Charter

Prowler Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per person - 8 Hr – Black Sea Bass Trip (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset (2 hours)
  • US $525 per person - 12 Hr – Deep drop (Shared) (12 hours)
  • US $700 per person - 15 Hr deep sea Tuna,Mahi,Marlin (15 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $899 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Inshore taugtog fishing trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - November/December sea bass tog spec (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Black seabass (8 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - Offshore Tautog trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - Winter Bluefin tuna trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,999 per group - Deep drop Tile fish (12 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $3,850 per group - 15 Hr deep sea Tuna,Mahi,Marlin (15 hours)
When you book a trip with Prowler Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a private head onboard the boat, plenty of room
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Prowler Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (At times we do fish for live bait and it is part of your fishing trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Tips are appreciated)
  • First mate (Mate works strictly for tips. 20% is appreciated )
  • Fishing license (We have fishing license that covers all on the boat)
Prowler Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Sea Bass, Spadefish)
  • Nearshore fishing (Spanish Mackerel, Blue fish, Stripped Bass, Cobia)
  • Offshore fishing (Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Dophin)
  • Reef fishing (Taugtog, Sea Bass, Crocker, Spot, Founder, Trigger)
  • Wreck fishing (Sea Bass, Amberjack, Taugtog, Spadefish)
Prowler Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Prowler Fishing Charter include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Louis Hocker
Louis Hocker
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
90 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
313 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2016
Captain Louis has been fishing since he was a little boy with his father and grandfather. He loves fishing with guests, as it gives him a great deal of satisfaction to see their smiling happy faces as they reel in their catch. He has 2 sons who he's been taking fishing with him since they were able to walk, and they love it, too!
Louis Hocker
Louis Hocker
Fully verified
90
reports
313
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Captain Louis has been fishing since he was a little boy with his father and grandfather. He loves fishing with guests, as it gives him a great deal of satisfaction to see their smiling happy faces as they reel in their catch. He has 2 sons who he's been taking fishing with him since they were able to walk, and they love it, too!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler holding a spotted seatrout aboard a center-console boat in sunny coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    The last few trips out have been great action on Speckled Trout and Blue fish! We head out to the inlet, and rock islands and cast light tackle for these fish! We should be running into more drum our next few trips out, hopefully!
  • A young angler joyfully holding a large fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a vibrant marine setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Julianna N.
    Julianna N.
    We caught baby sharks, mackerel and blue fish! We had an amazing co captain scott he was amazing helping us make sure hooks were baited and stayed out to catch the maximum amount of fish possible as well as helped filet our fish at the end! We also had an amazing captain taking us to all the best places for sharks and mackerel! It was an all around amazing first experience fishing on a boat!
  • Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Fishing been really good! We haven’t took many pictures ? Bringing lots of blues and Spanish back on our 4-6hr trips!
  • Adult angler holding a spotted seatrout aboard a fishing boat with coastal water and fishing rods in the background.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Brian T.
    Brian T.
    We need to come back early so the the Capt. let us go out and hour early so we could make it back for a wedding.
  • A variety of fish including black sea bass and a large white fish displayed on a cleaning table aboard a fishing charter.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    The fishing has been good during the week,but seems to be tougher on the weekends! Great summer weather has boats and fishermen out in full force putting lots of pressure on fish! Id go during the week!
  • A scenic view of two lighthouses along the coastline, captured from a boat on a clear day.
    John T.
    John T.
    Captain and first mate were very respectful and kind. We just had a bad day catching.
  • Teen angler poses aboard a fishing boat with multiple freshly caught fish arranged across the boat’s display rail.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Heading out in some rough seas looking for some Spanish Mackerel, it was a slow start to the trip! About an hr later we found them and it was none stop action!
  • Multiple fish neatly arranged across the transom of the Summer Fire charter boat in Virginia Beach, with the boat's fishing cockpit and rods visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    This is what you get on 4hr trip! We usually are just trolling for blues and Spanish! Sonif your looking for big fish, please book an all day trip or an offshore trip!
  • Angler proudly holds a large yellow-finned reef fish aboard a fishing boat, with a second adult and fishing gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Yellowedge Grouper
    Head out to the canyon and drop to the bottom and catch some very tasty fishes!
  • A group of anglers proudly posing with their impressive catch of fish displayed on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    This is what happens on an 8hr nearshore trip! This trip gives us time to run out to some wrecks and find fish !

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2010
Boat manufacturer
Rampage
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detriot Diesel
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a private head onboard the boat, plenty of room
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
At times we do fish for live bait and it is part of your fishing trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Tips are appreciated
First mate
Mate works strictly for tips. 20% is appreciated
Fishing license
We have fishing license that covers all on the boat

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Must be over 5 years of age
No smoking
Outside only!!!
No alcohol
No Liquor, can have beer, no glass bottles
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Norfolk right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
SheepsheadSheepshead
SpadefishSpadefish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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