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: 19 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Wanchese
 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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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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Lori S.
Valencia, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour tour

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on July 27, 2021
Our first time trolling for shrimp and crab. So happy with the boat and having a covering during the heat of the day. The captain...
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Eric W.
Lake Shore, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Shrimp for days. Bubba Gump experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2022
We got off the boat just shy of 100lbs of shrimp and half bushel of crabs. Kids and grandma had a good time. Cool to see all...
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Josh T.
Chesapeake, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on July 21, 2022
Captain, crew, and trip couldnโ€™t have been any more perfect. We took 4 children and totaled about 40 fish in 1/2 day trip....
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Larry D.
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

Good Family Fun

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on June 15, 2022
My son and I love fishing trips, but when my wife saw she could go and get crabs the whole family joined in. Great day on the...
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