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.
142
Reviews
68
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Grandpa Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(53 reviews)
Wanchese
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Trips from US $770

Grandpa Charters โ€“ Shrimp & Crab

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(89 reviews)
Wanchese
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 142 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (153)
Lots of SHRIMP!!!
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+150
Angler rating
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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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Grover F.
Morgantown, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Russell

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on July 1, 2020
We didnโ€™t get to catch a lot but it was a blast doing out with those guys. Canโ€™t wait till next year to go with them again....
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Brian W.
Jonestown, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 31, 2020
We did the 4 hour shrimp trip and it was awesome. Captain and crew were great guys and the fishing was great.
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Robert C.
Densmore, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 2019
Capt Russell is very knowledgable. We had a great time with Capt. Russell and 1st mate Mike. Just talking and telling...
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Stephen D.
Newark, DE
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 28, 2021
Great captain,was totally upfront with us about the days earlier catches.Trip went off Without a hitch!ย  Would highly...
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Charles B.
Gladstone, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on August 25, 2020
An excellent way to spend time with your family of all ages. And the crab and shrimp were delicious.
Charles B. recommends Grandpa Charters โ€“ Shrimp & Crab
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