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
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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
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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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Candice K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memory Maker!!

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on July 25, 2024
Thank you Captain Melvin for helping my son catch his first shark!ย  A memory our little angler will cherish for a lifetime!
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Daniel G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on July 26, 2024
Captain was great with my family of 4. We caught a fair amount of fish. What more could you want???
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Samantha M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day Cobia Fishing!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 2, 2024
Had a great day. Will book again soon!
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