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
(162 reviews)
Wanchese
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 162 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (180)
Fantastic day on the boat!!
Fantastic day on the boat!!
Best Fishing experience ever with Captain John and his mate
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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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Becky B.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time! Highly recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hours at 10:30- Choose Activities on August 12, 2025
We were looking for a great, relaxing time. Captain John being a lifetime local knew exactly where to take us. First mate,...
Becky B. recommends Silver Charters- Crab, Shrimp, Fish
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STEPHANIE T.
Excellent
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Fantastic day on the boat!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hours at 3 PM - Choose Activities on August 19, 2025
We had a great time on the boat with John and first mate Chris! They were both extremely friendly and knowledgeable and made...
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Dilip V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing experience ever with Captain John and his mate

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hours at 10:30-Choose Activities on August 15, 2025
We are from Virginia and this is the 2nd time we did fishing with Captain John in his boat. We are a family of 5 and we all...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Shrimping Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hours at 3 PM - Choose Activities on August 25, 2025
We had a great family trip fishing. Weโ€™ve been on many fishing excursions, but never shrimping. This was also our nieceโ€™s...
Michael C. recommends Silver Charters- Crab, Shrimp, Fish
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Tyler D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hours at 10:30- Choose Activities on August 11, 2025
We had a wonderful experience. It was my daughterโ€™s first time out, capt and crew were excellent! They made sure she had...
Tyler D. recommends Silver Charters- Crab, Shrimp, Fish
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