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.
142
Reviews
68
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Grandpa Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(53 reviews)
Wanchese
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770

Grandpa Charters โ€“ Shrimp & Crab

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 142 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (153)
Lots of SHRIMP!!!
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+150
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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Valeri M.
Morrisville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 30, 2021
We had such a good time- caught lots of shrimp, a few crab and had a nice boat ride. Everything was well maintained and the...
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Jeffrey H.
Wheatfield, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Shrimp/crab

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (10.30AM) on June 21, 2022
Great timeโ€ฆfamily loved it
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Mitchell E.
Mooresboro, NC
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 15, 2022
Great half day trip
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Jeanette M.
DuBois, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (10:30AM) on June 15, 2021
The weather was amazing, captain and crew are so awesome! The fishing was spotty for everyone that day but we managed to catch...
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Brian T.
Clayton, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day near shore

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on May 23, 2021
We had a great day with the Captain and First Mate and most importantly, we caught a lot of fish. First some hours of...
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