John O'Neal
Captain

John O'Neal

Hampton, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Captain John was born and raised in Hampton Roads where he learned to swim and fish in the Chesapeake Bay. He worked as an ironworker for many years, and finally was able to purchase the Four Winds boat. He did it to share his passion of fishing with others.
John O.
John O.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.8
265 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

92%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (265)

Showing 1 – 5 of 265 reviews
  • Tanya Wilson
    Tanya Wilson
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great time!

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM • 13 adults • 8 children

    We had a great time! We were celebrating my son’s birthday, and a group of us went out fishing with Captain John. 🎣 Everyone caught a fish, which made the day even more special! Captain John and Ms. Savanna were both incredibly nice, helpful, and made sure everyone had a wonderful experience. We had such a fun time celebrating and making great memories together. We’re definitely looking forward to doing it again! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Ora Williams
    Ora Williams
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with John

    2 Hour – Sunset and Fishing Cruise • 3 adults

    We had an absolutely amazing experience on this boat! Captain John and his staff were incredible, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better fishing experience. The boat was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and the entire crew was friendly and professional. It was such an amazing trip from start to finish! I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun family outing, a day on the water, or simply a great fishing adventure. Thank you, John, and the entire team, for making our trip so memorable. We will definitely be returning soon! 🎣🚤 Highly recommend!

    Response from Captain

    I don’t remember the guys name but my family is praying for his fast recovery please keep me posted on hows he doing

  • Hector Perez
    Hector Perez
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing family fun

    Half Day Trip - 5:00 PM • 5 adults • 1 child

    We are truly grateful for the experience and honored to have spent our time aboard with Captain Jon O’Neill and his outstanding crew. We are reviewing this experience as a 100% recommendation for anyone seeking a great time fishing with their loved ones. The crew was welcoming and attentive to every need, allowing my family to create lasting memories. As it was my wife and son’s first fishing trip, it was important that they felt comfortable; when we hit some rough water and my son became frightened and seasick, Captain Jon’s steady presence and ability to guide us into calmer waters saved the day. My son ended up spending a good portion of the trip happily hanging out with the Captain. Jon’s knowledge of the waters was great, leading us to the perfect pockets where we kept reeling them in. We look forward to our next outing and will definitely be returning.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Atlantic Croaker
  • Sarah Penrod
    Sarah Penrod
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We want to do this again!

    3 Hour Kids Trip (PM) • 6 adults • 3 children

    We took the 3 hour Kids fishing cruise with Captain John. This was our first time doing a fishing charter and we don’t have much experience fishing. We all had a lot of fun and lost count of all the fish we pulled in (most too small to keep but we came home with a gallon size bag of fillets still). Captain John and the first mate Rylan were very laid back, helpful, and had everything we needed - we practically just had to reel the fish in. For the kids charters Captain John said he prioritizes quantity vs size of the fish and we got lucky and the fish were hungry. All of our kids want to do it again and the adults had a great time too. We appreciated that the boat had a toilet and plenty of shaded area too. Bring a cooler and some snacks and get ready for a great time.

    Reported catch:
    Atlantic Croaker
  • David Daugherty
    David Daugherty
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing on 4 Hour Charter

    Half Day Trip • 5 adults

    My family and I were looking for a few hours of bay fishing, and Four Winds Chartering delivered a great day on the water. We weren't after any particular species — just wanted to catch fish — and the captain and crew came through. Bottom rigs brought in Croaker, Sea Bass, and Toadfish, while trolling landed us a Bluefish and several Spanish Mackerel. The crew was fantastic from start to finish. Highly recommend Four Winds Chartering for anyone looking to fish the bay. Thank you!

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Atlantic Croaker

Real catches shared by our community

  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    Great time!
    Tanya W.
    Tanya W.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    First Time; Won’t Be the Last
    Denise Z.
    Denise Z.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    beautiful day and chill vibe
    Alex K.
    Alex K.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    Fishing with John
    Mike S.
    Mike S.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    First outing with Grandkid’s
    Warren A.
    Warren A.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    Fishing with John
    Ora W.
    Ora W.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    wish we would catch fish
    T J.
    T J.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    Fishing with John
    Paul S.
    Paul S.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    Great trip
    Brian M.
    Brian M.
  • Four Winds Chartering
    Four Winds CharteringHampton, VA
    Good trip!
    Allison K.
    Allison K.

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