Captain
Chadwick Crawford

Member since February 2017 Topsail Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chadwick has dedicated his entire professional career to the sportfishing industry. Fresh out of high school he began guiding fisherman in the streams around his home, the Shenandoah Valley. The passion led him west to Montana for a few seasons and ultimately the voyage continued north. Spending the next 10 seasons in the Bristol Bay region of south-west Alaska, he honed his teaching skills on some of the finest Salmon, Char, and Trout rivers. The dream of guiding year-round first became a reality in 2006. The waters of Alaska and Patagonia made up for over 300 days on the water. Saltwater fishing pursuits were always how this veteran Trout guide spent his time during the “shoulders” of other seasons. The coast of North Carolina always called to him: his favorite destination ultimately became home, and Topsail Island, NC marks the center of the fishing grounds.

Hey, I'm Captain Chadwick Crawford

Topsail Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chadwick has dedicated his entire professional career to the sportfishing industry. Fresh out of high school he began guiding fisherman in the streams around his home, the Shenandoah Valley. The passion led him west to Montana for a few seasons and ultimately the voyage continued north. Spending the next 10 seasons in the Bristol Bay region of south-west Alaska, he honed his teaching skills on some of the finest Salmon, Char, and Trout rivers. The dream of guiding year-round first became a reality in 2006. The waters of Alaska and Patagonia made up for over 300 days on the water. Saltwater fishing pursuits were always how this veteran Trout guide spent his time during the “shoulders” of other seasons. The coast of North Carolina always called to him: his favorite destination ultimately became home, and Topsail Island, NC marks the center of the fishing grounds.

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(195 reviews)
Topsail Beach
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 195 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (155)
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Spanish, Black Sea Bass, and Sharks!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Joseph F.
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 Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - AM on July 15, 2025
Cap. Chadwick was great! He knows the waters and knows fishing. My buddy and I brought our two young children and they had...
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Jeff L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spanish, Black Sea Bass, and Sharks!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - PM on June 24, 2025
Went out with my youngest son and a friend and Capt. Chadwick put us on the fish very quickly. Fill the cooler with Spanish...
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Adrian F.
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 Family Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on August 18, 2024
My family of 4 had a great trip w/ Capt. Chadwick this weekend. The ocean was a bit to rough so we stayed inland and fished...
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Andy K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on April 29, 2025
Captain Chadwick was awesome. We has great weather and ended up getting some quality Spanish Mackerel. Captain Chadwick was...
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Lindsey R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had a blast

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on June 22, 2025
Captain Chadwick was outstanding. He was super nice and did a great job navigating through the water. He knew the best spots...
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