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.
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Four Winds Chartering

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(216 reviews)
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Hampton
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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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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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Duayne N.
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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Wow, fish catching day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (3PM) on August 15, 2025
Grandkids reeling in fish that can go n the cooler is an awesome.. Thanks Capt John and Rylan, will be giving you call when...
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Suzanne C.
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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Phenomenal fishing charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 10, 2025
Capt John and First Mate Tim were awesome!! They helped us , this was our first trip, and made it so much fun. We took home...
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Christopher M.
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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Great Crew

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 26, 2025
Captain John and his mate Tim worked hard to get us on the fish. They were especially good with my six year old son!
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William T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great boat and crew. Capt John and first mate Tim are both excellent

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 17, 2025
Best trip ever. My sons and grandsons were very satisfied with the boat, fishing equipment and the crew.
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Edie T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family Fun

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 27, 2025
Loved the boat. It was clean and well organized.ย  The crew was amazing would definitely recommend.
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