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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (151)
July fishing trip
Can\u2019t Wait to Go Back!
Can\u2019t Wait to Go Back!
+148
Angler rating
128
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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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Dennis C.
Moneta, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great service

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on September 25, 2020
My family of 5 booked with Grandpaโ€™s charter and had a great experience.ย  The fish were not biting much possibly due to...
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Kevin B.
Roanoke, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour shrimping charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on July 11, 2022
We had an outstanding trip with Captain Russell and first mate Mike.ย  It was our first time shrimping and we had an outstanding...
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Ronnie H.
Smithsburg, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half a day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 21, 2021
Had a wonderful time captain Russell an mate Mike talked us through everything an showed us how to use the fishing equipment...
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Ryan W.
Yorktown, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Shrimping Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 29, 2021
We did the 6am, 4 hour tour & would highly recommend this one. The weather was perfect this early in the day, the boat ride...
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Kristine W.
CORNWALL Borough, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Russell

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on July 6, 2022
Had a great time on our shrimping and crabbing excursion. Captain Russell and Mate Mike were awesome. We didnโ€™t just catch...
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