Captain
Melvin Lawrence

Member since June 2024 Hampton, United States
Background
Capt. Melvin was born and raised in Hampton Va. and is experienced in navigating the waters of the cheaspeke bay and its tributaries. He has been fishing the local waters for over 30 years. Him & his crew are ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. He will demonstrate techniques such as artificial reef, jigging , bottom fishing , trolling or something unique to the area like sight casting . The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Sight fishing and reef/wreck fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Melvin Lawrence

Hampton, United States
Background
Capt. Melvin was born and raised in Hampton Va. and is experienced in navigating the waters of the cheaspeke bay and its tributaries. He has been fishing the local waters for over 30 years. Him & his crew are ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. He will demonstrate techniques such as artificial reef, jigging , bottom fishing , trolling or something unique to the area like sight casting . The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Sight fishing and reef/wreck fishing
Anglers Choice
38
Reviews
6
Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
Melvin L.
Captain
Houston W.
First mate
Kristi L.
First mate
Richard W.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Fintimidator Sportfishing LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hampton
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Family fun day for Jut and family
Family fun day for Jut and family
Sep 18, 2025 Hampton
Awesome cobia fishing continues
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Sunset cruises been awesome
Sunset cruises been awesome
Sep 18, 2025 Hampton
We have had great sunset cruises with some awesome people !!! The sunsets have been beautiful.. We have been catching spots, croaker, sea mullets and small sharks on all the trips.
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Spot and northern puffer
Spot and northern puffer
Sep 18, 2025 Hampton
Nice Spot and northern puffer bite is good . We have the crab traps set and crabbing is good !!!! The shrimp are showing up in Good numbers !!! Sunset cruise or 4hrs The fall reef fishing ? is heating ? up. Cobia season is ending September 20th.
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Cobia and bottom fishing
Cobia and bottom fishing
Aug 10, 2025 Hampton
With summer winding down and gall fast approaching the fishing is starting to heat up . Cobia fishing is picking up with limts of nice fish most days . The bottom fish on the reefs are also producing some nice fish with Citation size sheepshead and red drum in the mix.
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Cobia and bottom fishing
Cobia and bottom fishing
Aug 10, 2025 Hampton
With summer winding down and gall fast approaching the fishing is starting to heat up . Cobia fishing is picking up with limts of nice fish most days . The bottom fish on the reefs are also producing some nice fish with Citation size sheepshead and red drum in the mix.
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Great fall fishing continues
Great fall fishing continues
Sep 30, 2024 Hampton
Reef trips are producing nice sheep and red drum along with alot of pan fish. Sunset cruises are excellent with plenty of pan fish. Nice sice croaker, sea mullet , pig fish , and grey trout .
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Melvin
good time.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Ruben G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best in the business!

VERIFIED   Bay reef tautog (black fish) on June 5, 2025
Captain Melvin is pure class! From the minute we parked our car he came out to greet us and was ready to start catchinโ€™!...
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Just book him!

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on July 1, 2025
From communication beginning to end - Melvin was a solid captain (with really good jokes) & fit right in with our small group....
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William H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on May 22, 2025
After 2 days of offshore blowouts a couple of friends and decided to book with Captain Melvin. He was friendly, knowledgeable...
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Chris S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Water!

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on August 19, 2025
Book a trip with Captain Melvin, he was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. He put us on fish in windy unfavorable...
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Kelly W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memories for a lifetime!!

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on July 30, 2025
Book Melvin now!! The sunset trip was incredible. Melvin is a great guy with a fun personality and great with the kiddos. He...
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