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: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Wanchese
 Last booking: 13 hours 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!
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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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Heather W.
United States
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 July 7, 2021
It was a fun trip and Captain Mike and Russell were great!ย  They tried hard to find good fishing spots for us!ย  Unfortunately,...
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Jeannette B.
Moneta, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2hr morning trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on July 29, 2021
We had 4 adults and 2 children ages 6and 7. The boat trip out was relaxing for the adults, but as you can imagine, not...
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Joyce F.
Campbell, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with captain Russel

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on July 26, 2023
We had a blast, I had been shrimping before but my husband and 4yr old daughter have not. They truly loved the experience and...
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Ashley P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on May 19, 2023
Capt. Russell & Mate Jesse landed us right on the fish!ย  22 Bluefin and & 2 Spanish mackerel, all of us had a great day and...
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Dan D.
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4-Hour Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on July 14, 2022
Trip was great. Russ and Mike were awesome. The kids had a fantastic time. Ending with 10 gallon bags of de-headed shrimp....
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