Captain
John O'Neal

Member since December 2016 Hampton, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain John O'Neal

Hampton, United States
Background
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.
Anglers Choice
216
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Four Winds Chartering

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(216 reviews)
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Hampton
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Lots of summer still left
Lots of summer still left
Oct 7, 2025 Hampton
Donโ€™t let these cool mornings for you. We still have lots of summer left to go fishing watch out for the kids as itโ€™s back to school time around here
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New Captain
New Captain
Oct 7, 2025 Hampton
Well, what can I say? We had a new Captain start with us this year heโ€™s pretty lazy but coming along pretty good. We still have a few sunsets left before it gets cold and plenty of open days during the week just gotta get the right weather and we could probably catch some fish.
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Fishing is great right now
Fishing is great right now
Jul 23, 2025 Hampton
Fishing is a little different this year but we are working hard to but lots of fish on the boat and great memories
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Come have a blast with us
Come have a blast with us
Jun 10, 2025 Hampton
Fishing is getting better daily
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Hampton native the great โ€œThe Answe
Hampton native the great โ€œThe Answe
May 28, 2025 Hampton
The spring fishing has started a little slow, but a summer approaches things are heating up. We had the privilege to take Newport news native Allen Iverson and his family out fishing the other week and what a great time we had.
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Hampton native the great โ€œThe Answe
Hampton native the great โ€œThe Answe
May 28, 2025 Hampton
The spring fishing has started a little slow, but a summer approaches things are heating up. We had the privilege to take Newport news native Allen Iverson and his family out fishing the other week and what a great time we had.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 216 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great Crew
Great Crew
Great Crew
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Recoldemon W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing on the Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 5, 2025
Our day of fish g on the bay was great !! Family day with my Dad uncles brothers and cousins was a very great and exploring...
Recoldemon W. recommends Four Winds Chartering
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LaTisha W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   2 Hour โ€“ Sunset and Fishing Cruise on May 16, 2025
I recently booked a fishing excursion with Four Winds Chartering for my husbandโ€™s birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience!...
LaTisha W. recommends Four Winds Chartering
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Mike A.
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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Highly recommended

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 6, 2025
Went out today 9/6/25 in morning captain and crew was absolutely great and vessel clean organized and ready for fishing we...
Mike A. recommends Four Winds Chartering
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LARRY W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Generational Fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2025
I took my sons and grandson on this trip. I told the captain that we wanted trophies AND dinner. Four Winds didnโ€™t disappoint....
LARRY W. recommends Four Winds Chartering
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Stanley P.
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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Our family had a wonderful time.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2025
We are so happy that we choose this fishing boat!ย  We have made lifelong memories! The Captain and crew were very professional...
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