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
(200 reviews)
Topsail Beach
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 200 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (165)
Caught a ton of fish!
Caught a ton of fish!
Great trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Dan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - PM on September 5, 2025
Captain Chadwick had us in fish the whole trip. After a quick run to net baitfish, we ran through the inlet to the oven and...
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Joseph F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   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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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt. Chadwick

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - PM on August 13, 2025
Took my son and son in-law. We caught so many fish we literally had to stop and look for sharksโ€ฆ. then we were catching sharks...
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Tarver P.
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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Nice trip, Chad will put you on fish!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - AM on August 4, 2025
A cold front blew in right before the trip and kind of slowed the fishing down, but Chad still found the fish. We took home...
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Caught a ton of fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on October 8, 2025
Chadwick was great! We fished lots of dofferent areas with different types of fishing and caight several species of fish. I...
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