Captain
John Silver

Member since June 2022 Wanchese, United States
Background
Born and raised on Roanoke Island, Capt. John Silver has been fishing since his early days. He worked as a commercial fisherman before starting his charter business. Nowadays he devotes his efforts to sharing his passion for fishing, shrimping, and crabbing, and making sure every customer leaves his boat with a smile on their face.

Hey, I'm Captain John Silver

Wanchese, United States
Background
Born and raised on Roanoke Island, Capt. John Silver has been fishing since his early days. He worked as a commercial fisherman before starting his charter business. Nowadays he devotes his efforts to sharing his passion for fishing, shrimping, and crabbing, and making sure every customer leaves his boat with a smile on their face.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(143 reviews)
Wanchese
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 143 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (160)
Great charter!
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Shrimp, Crabs and Fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Melissa R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hours at 10:30- Choose Activities on July 8, 2025
We had never gone shrimping or crabbing before. John and Chris did an exceptional job of teaching us the ways.ย  And provided...
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Lydia S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing trip weโ€™ve ever been on!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hours at 6 AM - Choose Activities on June 23, 2025
John and Chris made this fishing trip one to remember! We caught shrimp, crabs, and fish including black drum, sheepshead,...
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Mike B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Shrimp, Crabs and Fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hours at 3 PM - Choose Activities on July 8, 2025
Highly recommend! Captain John and Chris were fantastic. First time my kids had done anything like this (5, 11 and 13 year...
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Nicole W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10 recommend!!!

VERIFIED   2 Hours at 3 PM-Choose Activity on August 21, 2024
This was our first time shrimping!! There were 4 in our party. We had the best experience. Captain John was so very nice and...
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Trish S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great charter!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hours at 6 AM - Choose Activities on July 14, 2025
Captain John and Mate Chris were excellent charter hosts.ย  We left with plenty of shrimp, crabs and almost our limit of trout!ย ...
Trish S. recommends Silver Charters- Crab, Shrimp, Fish
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