I had the pleasure of chartering Captain Hoffman for the opening day of the cobia season. Reports…read morefrom around the fleet were slow (several friends were on other private and charters and were texting throughout the day.) We caught several smaller fish before my son hooked into the biggest cobia of his life. After a long battle (that I got to capture forever on my iPhone) he landed his biggest fish ever- a 59 inch long behemoth. Later that afternoon, I was able to get a similar sized fish to eat an eel. Captain Hoffman allowed us to release the fish because we had plenty of meat to take home. His mate not only was helpful and created a friendly atmosphere- he also brought along a drone camera so my fight was captured on video. The boat (the Clockwork) is large and very stable with a cabin and shade to get out of the son. That is important for me, as I am on medication that makes me very susceptible to heat stroke. If you are looking for an opportunity to sample the cobia fishery in Virginia's inshore waters, I can't recommend Captain Hoffman enough.

I've booked with Salt Treated twice or more a season for the past 10 years and on every trip Capt…read moreZack and crew have more than delivered. There's a reason this guy is on nationally syndicated fishing shows -- he's the best on the bay. There's also his boat, "Clockwork," which is large, super comfortable, has a two story tower, and is outfitted with all the latest electronics. While we usually sight fish for cobia, Capt Zack has put us on striper, flounder, sheepshead, bluefin... you name it. He even offers a "fish camp" where we've sent our kids the past two summers. Can't recommend Salt Treated enough!

Very polite. Answered all my questions. Prices are great. Easy access to the northwest River and…read moreCurry Tuck sound

Took my son today and whike thw bite at yhe launch was alow fir us our neighbor was raking in…read morepickeral bass large crappie and even a decent 13 incher crappie. the dock we chose needs repair but the shoo staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I will take my son back.

Amazing new owners! This is the perfect spot to boat, kayak or fish. We had a kayak rental for a…read morerelaxing outing and highly recommend.

Family owned marina. New ownership that is already at home in the neighborhood. Keep my boat here…read moreand live near by. Best ice in town, buckets and bags. Snacks and beer. Good collection of bait and tackle, live eels, chum. Daily maintenance parts.Marine service. New fish cleaning station and carcass recovery freezer too. Nice deep ramp with member cards. Curt and Pamela have really made this place an integral part of the neighborhood.

I wish I could review about their services but we never made it that far. Their web-site…read moreemphasizes to email or call for info. For various reasons, I prefer email. I emailed them. Within a few minutes, I receive an email response with "Please give me a call." No attempt to answer my questions. Why do businesses solicit customer questions by email if they have no intent to answer questions by email? I pinged them back that I was surprised by the lack of detail. I received another response that noted: "Figured a quick, immediate response was better than a detailed tonight." That was wrong...a quick/immediate response simply telling me to call accomplished nothing but annoying me. By the way, the "detailed tonight" email never came. When the business puts the burden on the customer to track down the business for answers, they may lose business. That happened in my case unless I decide to change my mind and track them down by phone for more info.

Can't say enough great things about Captain Alan and York River Charters. We spent 6 hours with…read morehim in mid- August and had an incredible time. My teenaged kids wanted to catch some sharks and he made it happen. We spent the morning fishing for bait and the late morning catching sharks in the bay. I felt like we were out with an old friend. Captain Alan obviously knows what he's doing, was eager to make the trip special for my family, and loves his job. What a great day!

We went out on a 2 hour trip with my family and had a great time. Good memories. Big thanks to the…read morecrew.

Myself, my fiance, and a couple of our friends decided to go fishing a few weeks ago, but had never…read morebeen in this area. Finally settled on Four Winds and was not disappointed. Captain took us out even though half the party he expected bailed, and he wouldn't be making much on the day. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that comes through and makes for a better time. Both Captain and First Mate were very helpful and attentive, and we caught more fish than we could keep. Boat was in great shape, and the whole day was a blast. Definitely looking forward to heading out with them again soon!

You've come a Long way baby! WOW! I used to come here as a kid and it was nothing like it is now!…read moreTalk about a glow up! The beaches were pristine and even had a buggy driving on the beach picking up bits of debris, but mostly you didnt see any trash on the beach or in the park. The pavilions were clean too! There's a huge playground for the kiddies with plenty of shade! There were lifeguard stations at regular intervals, as well as emt & police patrols making this a safe haven for beach goers! We checked out the lighthouse in the center of the park, the historical marker. There were regular benches and lounge benches at various spots so you could chill if you forgot your beach chairs. Speaking of which, there was a stand/kiosk that rented beachy items - umbrellas, tents water activities, etc. and also sold sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sundries and necessities. Also, we found a sweet swing set near the boardwalk where you can just melt away into the horizon. The beach wasn't crowded and the water was calm and beautiful. Such a relaxing vibe. We will definitely come back to this beach, way more chill than VA beach and cleaner than colonial beach. Plenty of parking too, come during the week if you can! Saturdays get pretty packed. It's only about 1 1/2 hours from Richmond. We saw a couple girls with a big dog on the beach, I think it was a boxer or a Rottweiler- a lifeguard nicely told them that dogs weren't allowed. They were compliant. I appreciated the way that was handled. The park was lovely with picnic tables, lots of trash receptacles to keep the area clean. Great family spot!

Stopped at the beach while I'm the area for a conference. Absolutely unprepared. Rented a tent and…read morechairs, bought a couple waters and had a nice relaxing time for what it's worth. Parking was free and close to the beach. Bring your bug spray. Dogs are allowed, there is a playground and bathrooms are nearby.

What a find! It's not just a boat launch, it's a great park!…read more From what I've found online the Messick Point Landing was updated and improved around 2005. There's a couple of launches available and 4 piers. Enough parking for a fleet both in the well lighted parking lot and pier side. The entire place is also handicapped accessible. The facility is also open 24 hours and there are no fees. In addition the spacious property houses the Poquoson Yacht Club, a private boating club that anyone can join, and a restaurant called Bull Island BBQ that I'll be checking out in the future. This is a great place to spend the afternoon with your family, friends or even your dog. Check it out.

We visited this location specifically for the fishing pier and had an absolutely wonderful time. It…read moreis a fantastic spot to spend a few hours casting a line, whether you are an experienced angler or just looking for some casual fun. Beyond the fishing, the pier offers spectacular, wide-open views of the water. The entire area is remarkably clean and well-maintained. Another huge plus is the convenience factor--parking is entirely stress-free with an abundance of open spaces available, so you won't have to waste time searching for a spot.

Gone for fishing! Great place for that! They have boat ramps , public parking and a porta potty…read moreavailable! You can even have your feet in the sand. Great for kids! Best thing about this place is that it's FREE! What's not to like about that???

Enjoyed a meet up with a few friends. It was my first time at Waller Mill which has been on my…read morelist. The park is now free to enter as of February. The dog park is just as you enter. Parking is just beyond and plentiful. The park offers trails, fishing and boating as well as the separate dog park. Restrooms are located at the trail head by the water. They were extremely dated and no soap in the men's room. There is a water refilling station which is a bonus. I came to hike and there are options on length. There is a 2.9 mile trail, Lookout Tower. You can add two + which is did for a total hike of 5.75. The trail was overall easy with some elevation changes. The challenges were the tree roots. Some of path is nice along the water. Other parts are paved along the road.

A bunch of years back Walmart super store had Employees picnic type of food bunch at the park. I…read moremissed when management of Williamsburg super store did this for the employee's. The wooden area is very beautiful and the day was sunny to partly cloudy with a light wind blowing.

Stopped in to pick up the Christmas light tickets for this year and the visitor center part opens…read moreat 9:00. The park itself opens at 8:00 but this was such a cool little office visitor Center and they were so wonderful. So go in and get your tickets. I've honestly only been through the park for the Christmas lights so I do need to go back and check it out for a good hike

A lovely gem of a park that is kind of tucked away and would be easy to miss when in the area, that…read morewould be a shame, so do make a point of checking it out. Good for bikes, hikes, walking, running, dog walking, fishing, birding, etc. Plenty of parking is available and trails are well marked.