Captain
Louis Hocker

Member since October 2016 Norfolk, United States
Background
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!

Hey, I'm Captain Louis Hocker

Norfolk, United States
Background
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!
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Prowler Fishing Charter

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(281 reviews)
Norfolk
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 281 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (316)
Understood the Situation
Understood the Situation
Good communication
+313
Angler rating
209
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish
78%
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Edward F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good morning on the bay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 21, 2025
Captain Lou kept us in fish most of the morning and Grayson worked hard to keep our lines in the water. Great experience for...
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Maurice B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip - August 9, 2025

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 9, 2025
We definitely had a good time. We caught several nice-sized bluefish. The water was a little choppy but the captain handled...
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Ronald S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 19, 2025
Captain and mate were friendly and knowledgeable. They tools us where we wanted to go. We caught several different types of...
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Faith M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Winter Trip

VERIFIED   FALL/WINTER Seabass and Tautog on January 18, 2025
Lou and his first mate Chris were amazing. To start Lou answered my many questions and concerns before the trip, in a very...
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Kevin B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Relaxing adventure

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025
The Captain & 1st mates took great care of us. They were kind, knowledgeable & helpful. The fish were not cooperating like...
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