Captain
Melvin Lawrence

Member since June 2024 Hampton, United States
Background
Capt. Melvin was born and raised in Hampton Va. and is experienced in navigating the waters of the cheaspeke bay and its tributaries. He has been fishing the local waters for over 30 years. Him & his crew are ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. He will demonstrate techniques such as artificial reef, jigging , bottom fishing , trolling or something unique to the area like sight casting . The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Sight fishing and reef/wreck fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Melvin Lawrence

Hampton, Verenigde Staten
Background
Capt. Melvin was born and raised in Hampton Va. and is experienced in navigating the waters of the cheaspeke bay and its tributaries. He has been fishing the local waters for over 30 years. Him & his crew are ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. He will demonstrate techniques such as artificial reef, jigging , bottom fishing , trolling or something unique to the area like sight casting . The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Sight fishing and reef/wreck fishing
Anglers Choice
38
Reviews
7
Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
Melvin L.
Captain
Houston W.
First mate
Kristi L.
First mate
Richard W.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Fintimidator Sportfishing LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hampton
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Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Tautog (black fish)
Tautog (black fish)
Nov 22, 2025 Hampton
Tautog fishing on the reefs are good rite now !! Tog are excellent eating fish. Were catching occasional sheepshead and drum also. Schools of blue fish are also a good catch under working birds .
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Family fun day for Jut and family
Family fun day for Jut and family
Sep 18, 2025 Hampton
Awesome cobia fishing continues
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Sunset cruises been awesome
Sunset cruises been awesome
Sep 18, 2025 Hampton
We have had great sunset cruises with some awesome people !!! The sunsets have been beautiful.. We have been catching spots, croaker, sea mullets and small sharks on all the trips.
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Spot and northern puffer
Spot and northern puffer
Sep 18, 2025 Hampton
Nice Spot and northern puffer bite is good . We have the crab traps set and crabbing is good !!!! The shrimp are showing up in Good numbers !!! Sunset cruise or 4hrs The fall reef fishing ? is heating ? up. Cobia season is ending September 20th.
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Cobia and bottom fishing
Cobia and bottom fishing
Aug 10, 2025 Hampton
With summer winding down and gall fast approaching the fishing is starting to heat up . Cobia fishing is picking up with limts of nice fish most days . The bottom fish on the reefs are also producing some nice fish with Citation size sheepshead and red drum in the mix.
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Cobia and bottom fishing
Cobia and bottom fishing
Aug 10, 2025 Hampton
With summer winding down and gall fast approaching the fishing is starting to heat up . Cobia fishing is picking up with limts of nice fish most days . The bottom fish on the reefs are also producing some nice fish with Citation size sheepshead and red drum in the mix.
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Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boot
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Melvin
good time.
good time.
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Beoordeling van Vissers
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Xantea B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lots of Fun

GECONTROLEERD   Sunset cruise on Augustus 13, 2025
We were celebrating our sonโ€™s birthday and he had a blast. Captain Melvin made the trip fun and educational. Looking forward...
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Matthew P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great day on the bay!

GECONTROLEERD   (Bay) (reef & wreck) or cobia on Juni 11, 2025
We had a great time fishing for bottom fish and captain Melvin made the best of the day (had to drop off a seasick dad) for...
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Willem K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Catched a Stingray

GECONTROLEERD   Sunset cruise on Juli 24, 2025
We had a great experience with the sun going down. We catched a lot of small fishes of different species and a big ย  stingray
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Tara G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome

GECONTROLEERD   Sunset cruise on Juni 1, 2025
My husband and son did the sunset cruise. They had a great time. They caught a variety of fish and Captain Melvin was very...
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Mark K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Melvin is excellent

GECONTROLEERD   Sunset cruise on Augustus 24, 2025
Appreciate your wisdom and knowledge. Had an awesome time. Would recommend Fintimidator to all anglers.
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