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
 Instant Confirmation
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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Crystal F.
Brownton, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (6AM) on June 6, 2023
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Jonathan P.
Painesville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Halk day trip with Captain Russel.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (10:30AM) on September 2, 2022
Had the best day ever. This crew was awesome and helpful. Got us into the fish very fast and we kept cranking them in. I cannot...
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Kevin M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 am excursion for four hours

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2019
This was an awesome trip.ย  Captain and crew made us feel right at home immediately, and the ride out to the trawl sites was...
Kevin M. recommends Grandpa Charters โ€“ Shrimp & Crab
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Lynze R.
Lynchburg, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time on the water

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on May 31, 2022
Fun trip in the shade with Russell and Mike. Fed 18 people some delicious crab! Loved the breeze, lessons, and catch!
Lynze R. recommends Grandpa Charters โ€“ Shrimp & Crab
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Ronald B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 22, 2023
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