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.
140
Reviews
68
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Grandpa Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(53 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770

Grandpa Charters โ€“ Shrimp & Crab

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
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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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John F.
Kitty Hawk, NC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on August 5, 2020
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John K.
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour shrimping crabbing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on August 3, 2017
Great trip.ย  The guys were great- very knowledgeable and helpful. We got about 20 pound of shrimp and some crabs.ย  Was a...
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Brandon P.
Roanoke, VA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (6AM) on October 27, 2020
Fishing was terrible. Crew was good
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Joseph W.
Waynesboro, Virginia
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (6AM) on July 2, 2022
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Chris M.
Spring Hill, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (6AM) on July 9, 2018
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