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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(147 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hampton
 2 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (156)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
79%
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Justin D.
Suffolk, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 18, 2021
Our family spent the afternoon with Captain John and his 2 mates Amber and C.J. We had a blast my 3 sons ages 9,12, and 15...
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Steve O.
Glen Allen, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great half day trip with Capt. John and Amber

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) (3PM) on August 14, 2021
Iโ€™d heartily recommend booking with Capt. John at Four Winds. We had a group of 3 dads and 5 boys age 12 and under. John...
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Jordan W.
Portsmouth, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day with Capt. John and Deckhand Amber

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Summer on June 27, 2021
My friends and I wanted a day out on the water to just hang out and catch some fish. Unsurprisingly, thatโ€™s exactly what...
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Brianne M.
Mechanicsville, VA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful family experience

VERIFIED   2 Hour โ€“ Sunset and Fishing Cruise on June 23, 2022
Great communication with the Captain when we had to reschedule and very pleasant as well. We had amazing weather and all the...
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Joseph M.
Virginia Beach, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AM half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 11, 2022
We had a great time! Captain John and Jay put us on the fish. Bottom fishing provided lots of small croaker, spot and sharks...
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