Prowler Fishing Charter 

4.6/5 (264 reviews)
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 9500 30th Bay Street, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States
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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.

Louis Hocker

Captain

Louis Hocker

15 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 Hour Trip – Sunset
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 30
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US $450 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $665 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
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US $675 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $875 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $899 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
July 12 8hr discounted trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,250 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,299 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
Cobia/red drum sight fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
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US $1,375 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
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US $1,450 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore Wrecks
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,300 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
Deep drop Tile fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,850 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $3,350 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
15 Hr deep sea Tuna,Mahi,Marlin
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
15 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 AM
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US $3,500 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
15 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
15 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 AM
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US $3,700 
Entire boat:up to 6 people
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Prowler Fishing Charter stands out for its captain's expert local knowledge, high catch rates of multiple species, and comfortable, well-equipped vessel.
Guests should be aware that vessel amenities and targeted fish species may vary depending on season, weather, or substitute boats.
What Guests loved
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  • The captain consistently locates productive fishing spots, resulting in notable catches such as a 54-inch, 70-pound cobia and citation-sized tilefish.
  • Guests benefit from a comfortable cabin with seating suitable for long rides and access to high-quality fishing equipment for both inshore and offshore trips.
  • Fish cleaning and preparation services are included, allowing guests to take home ready-to-cook fillets after their trip.
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FAQs about Prowler Fishing Charter

What are the trip rates for Prowler Fishing Charter?

Prowler Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset (2 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $665 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $899 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - July 12 8hr discounted trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,299 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,375 per group - Cobia/red drum sight fishing trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore Wrecks (10 hours)
  • US $2,850 per group - Deep drop Tile fish (12 hours)
  • US $3,350 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group - 15 Hr deep sea Tuna,Mahi,Marlin (15 hours)
  • US $3,700 per group - 15 Hour Trip – Offshore (15 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Prowler Fishing Charter?

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
What's included in the trip price with Prowler Fishing Charter?

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)
What types of fishing does Prowler Fishing Charter offer?

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)
What fishing techniques does Prowler Fishing Charter offer?

Prowler Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Prowler Fishing Charter?

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

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

73 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
265 Customer reviews
Response time 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!

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1974
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detriot Diesel
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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

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 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

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

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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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