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
(52 reviews)
Wanchese
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(85 reviews)
Wanchese
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (150)
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Angler rating
126
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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
93%
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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   NEW  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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Mae A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on June 28, 2024
We arrived at location a little early.ย  Greeted warmly by staff at the ship store.ย  We left on time had great detailed instruction.ย ...
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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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Brandy H.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Disappointing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (10:30AM) on May 20, 2025
We have taken numerous private charter fishing trips along the Atlantic and Pacific coast. Although the captain and crew canโ€™t...
Brandy H. does not recommend Grandpa Charters
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Mark M.
Cheyenne, WY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 5, 2022
We thought we were going fishing but found out we were going shrimping.ย  Which was perfectly fine, since we had never done...
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