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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Jack D.
Takoma Park, MD
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on October 21, 2020
This is a great family friendly trip, especially if you have young children or inexperienced angles, you are sure to catch...
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Paul M.
Richmond, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

70 LBs of Shrimp!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 24, 2020
We had a great time with Grandpa Charters!
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William R.
Annapolis, Maryland
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 June 25, 2020
We will be back!
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Lenny L.
Urbanna, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on June 2, 2019
Just my wife went on this trip and reeled in fish the entire time we had rods in the water. Fish on all 4 rods several times...
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Cathie R.
Elkins, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour trip with Captain Russell and Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2018
We had a great day out on the boat. We were scheduled for a 4 hour day but the recent weather made shrimping rough so we only...
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