Captain
Russell Firth

Member since May 2017 Wanchese, United States
Background
I started commercial fishing with my grandfather and fell in love with it. My family goes way back, with many generations working as fishermen. I became a charter captain so I could show others how to fish and enjoy the bounty of our oceans.

Hey, I'm Captain Russell Firth

Wanchese, United States
Background
I started commercial fishing with my grandfather and fell in love with it. My family goes way back, with many generations working as fishermen. I became a charter captain so I could show others how to fish and enjoy the bounty of our oceans.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(53 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 140 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (152)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
Can\u2019t Wait to Go Back!
+149
Angler rating
129
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Jason P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Canโ€™t Wait to Go Back!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on May 26, 2025
Typically, getting crabs is not something one talks about. However, we left with a bushel and a half of blue crabs,...
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Curtis N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Shrimping Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 24, 2025
We booked this trip as something different to do and it did not disappoint. Capt Russell and Mike were great even with our...
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Robert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sooooo many shrimp

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 11, 2024
Captain Russell and Mate Mike were great!!!!!! We never expected to catch the amount of shrimp we caught. If you are looking...
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Gary H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 14, 2025
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Thomas M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (10:30AM) on July 3, 2025
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