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
26
Reviews
3
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
(26 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hampton
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
Memories for a lifetime!!
Memories for a lifetime!!
Memories for a lifetime!!
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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
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Travis R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful time!

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on June 21, 2025
What a great trip! Memories for a lifetime! We had a group with wide experience levels, and everyone had a fantastic time....
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Jeffrey S.
Woodbury, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain doesn't control the weather

VERIFIED   Bay reef fishing / cobia on May 4, 2025
Captain Mel wanted to take us reef fishing for taugaug and redfish but my son and I couldnโ€™t take the choppy seas so we stayed...
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time catching cobia

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on July 19, 2025
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Matthew P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the bay!

VERIFIED   Bay reef fishing / cobia on June 11, 2025
We had a great time fishing for bottom fish and captain Melvin made the best of the day (had to drop off a seasick dad) for...
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Derrick S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Bay reef fishing / cobia on June 7, 2025
The captain was great and we all had a great time fishing. I would recommend him to all. He took great care of us the entire...
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