RiverBass Guide Service – Wilmington
5.0/5 (15 reviews)
220 Sutton Lake Road, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States–
220 Sutton Lake Road
Wilmington, NC, United States
If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Wilmington, look no further than RiverBass Guide Service.
You’ll fish for aggressive Largemouth Bass on Wilmingtons popular power plant lake.
You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Young ones are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also remember to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
You'll be casting lines from a 20' Ranger Z520R bass boat with room for 2 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Shawn has rods and reels for you, along with lures.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Captain Shawn below and start planning your trip today! (RiverBass LLC, DBA RiverBass Guide Service)
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
+33Angler rating
15
0
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews
Showing: 5 of 15 reviews
Michael Janow
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day
Day Trip (Sutton) on September 28, 2025 • 2 adults
Went on a 6-hour trip to Sutton Lake with Captain Shawn. We were there a little early, and Shawn already had the boat in the water and ready to go. We started catching fish immediately at the first spot, and it was nonstop from that point. Every 10 minutes we had a fish on. Thirty-plus fish later, it was time to head back. My 18 year old daughter caught the most, with an average weight between 2.5 and 3 pounds. the largest we pulled in was 4 pounds. Couldn't ask for a better trip. Shawn knows his fishing, knows the lake and is very personable and easy to talk to. His equipment is top notch. You won't go wrong trusting him with your next fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
September 30, 2025
Michael, thank you for letting me be your guide. Hope to see you both again soon. Tight lines!
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Jeffrey Kotzan
5.0
Verified
Big Bass!
Day Trip (Sutton) on August 24, 2025 • 2 adults
Went with Captain Shawn of RiverBass guide service. My 15 yo son was with us…..what a great day of fishing! Was supposed to rain but never did! The cloud cover was nice. Captain Shawn has a fast bass boat that is loaded with everything needed to catch bass! Captain Shawn is a professional bass fisherman and he lets us pretend we are in a bass tournament……we weigh the fish and keep the top 5 just like we are fishing a tournament……my son loves that! The boat has a great live well that circulates water and keeps the bass healthy. We caught over 20 bass for the day….lots of younger SUPER aggressive smaller bass that punched way above their weight class and were lots of fun! We caught many bigger bass up to around 4 pounds! Then we took a picture and safely released the bass! Highly recommended!
Response from Captain
August 26, 2025
Thank you, Jeff. It's been a pleasure fishing with you and your son. Always an enjoyable time. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon! Tight Lines.
0
Scott Webster
5.0
Verified
First Class Experience
Day Trip (Sutton) - 11:00 AM on October 19, 2025 • 2 adults
My 13-year-old son and I spent an afternoon with Shawn fishing for bass and everything from our initial communication with him through the end of our trip was first class. Shawn was not only professional but extremely knowledgeable along with possessing an easy going and friendly personality. His bass boat and equipment were top notch and made for a very enjoyable day catching a large number of bass including nice sized ones despite some challenging weather with very strong winds. Highly recommend Shawn and next time we are in the area will definitely schedule another trip.
Response from Captain
October 24, 2025
Scott, thank you for letting me be your guide! Hope to see you both again soon. Tight lines! -Captain Shawn
0
Jeffrey Kotzan
5.0
Verified
Big Bass!
Day Trip (Sutton) on September 6, 2025 • 2 adults
Booked an a.m. six hour bass fishing trip on Sutton Lake with Captain Shawn and RiverBass guide service. It was a beautiful day. The lake was flat and it was perfect fishing weather. My son and I both caught our personal best largemouth bass! The largest fish landed that day was just under 5 pounds. That’s a big bass!! Captain Shawn is great with kids and every time we go my son learns something new about the art of bass fishing. He got to throw a frog bait with a bait caster and he just loved that! Highly recommended!
Response from Captain
September 9, 2025
Thank you, Jeff, for your continued trust in me as your Charter Boat Captain. I truly appreciate the opportunity and look forward to our future trips together.
0
Jeffrey Kotzan
5.0
Verified
New
Bass!
Day Trip (Sutton) on November 16, 2025 • 2 adults
booked 4 hour trip with Captain Shawn Keene and RiverBasstv guide service. We fished on Sutton Lake and caught plenty of bass! My 15 year old son caught big bass and really had a nice time. This is a very kid/family safe charter. The boat is a state of the art bass crushing machine and Captain Shawn knows where the big
bass hide in Sutton lake! Highly Recommended!
Response from Captain
November 23, 2025
Thank you Jeff! Was a fun day of fishing, i hope tou both have a wonderful thanksgiving!
0
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Day Trip (Sutton)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Day Trip (Sutton) - 10:30 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
+33Angler rating
15
0
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews
Showing: 5 of 15 reviews
Michael Janow
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day
Day Trip (Sutton) on September 28, 2025 • 2 adults
Went on a 6-hour trip to Sutton Lake with Captain Shawn. We were there a little early, and Shawn already had the boat in the water and ready to go. We started catching fish immediately at the first spot, and it was nonstop from that point. Every 10 minutes we had a fish on. Thirty-plus fish later, it was time to head back. My 18 year old daughter caught the most, with an average weight between 2.5 and 3 pounds. the largest we pulled in was 4 pounds. Couldn't ask for a better trip. Shawn knows his fishing, knows the lake and is very personable and easy to talk to. His equipment is top notch. You won't go wrong trusting him with your next fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
September 30, 2025
Michael, thank you for letting me be your guide. Hope to see you both again soon. Tight lines!
0
Jeffrey Kotzan
5.0
Verified
Big Bass!
Day Trip (Sutton) on August 24, 2025 • 2 adults
Went with Captain Shawn of RiverBass guide service. My 15 yo son was with us…..what a great day of fishing! Was supposed to rain but never did! The cloud cover was nice. Captain Shawn has a fast bass boat that is loaded with everything needed to catch bass! Captain Shawn is a professional bass fisherman and he lets us pretend we are in a bass tournament……we weigh the fish and keep the top 5 just like we are fishing a tournament……my son loves that! The boat has a great live well that circulates water and keeps the bass healthy. We caught over 20 bass for the day….lots of younger SUPER aggressive smaller bass that punched way above their weight class and were lots of fun! We caught many bigger bass up to around 4 pounds! Then we took a picture and safely released the bass! Highly recommended!
Response from Captain
August 26, 2025
Thank you, Jeff. It's been a pleasure fishing with you and your son. Always an enjoyable time. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon! Tight Lines.
0
Scott Webster
5.0
Verified
First Class Experience
Day Trip (Sutton) - 11:00 AM on October 19, 2025 • 2 adults
My 13-year-old son and I spent an afternoon with Shawn fishing for bass and everything from our initial communication with him through the end of our trip was first class. Shawn was not only professional but extremely knowledgeable along with possessing an easy going and friendly personality. His bass boat and equipment were top notch and made for a very enjoyable day catching a large number of bass including nice sized ones despite some challenging weather with very strong winds. Highly recommend Shawn and next time we are in the area will definitely schedule another trip.
Response from Captain
October 24, 2025
Scott, thank you for letting me be your guide! Hope to see you both again soon. Tight lines! -Captain Shawn
0
Jeffrey Kotzan
5.0
Verified
Big Bass!
Day Trip (Sutton) on September 6, 2025 • 2 adults
Booked an a.m. six hour bass fishing trip on Sutton Lake with Captain Shawn and RiverBass guide service. It was a beautiful day. The lake was flat and it was perfect fishing weather. My son and I both caught our personal best largemouth bass! The largest fish landed that day was just under 5 pounds. That’s a big bass!! Captain Shawn is great with kids and every time we go my son learns something new about the art of bass fishing. He got to throw a frog bait with a bait caster and he just loved that! Highly recommended!
Response from Captain
September 9, 2025
Thank you, Jeff, for your continued trust in me as your Charter Boat Captain. I truly appreciate the opportunity and look forward to our future trips together.
0
Jeffrey Kotzan
5.0
Verified
New
Bass!
Day Trip (Sutton) on November 16, 2025 • 2 adults
booked 4 hour trip with Captain Shawn Keene and RiverBasstv guide service. We fished on Sutton Lake and caught plenty of bass! My 15 year old son caught big bass and really had a nice time. This is a very kid/family safe charter. The boat is a state of the art bass crushing machine and Captain Shawn knows where the big
bass hide in Sutton lake! Highly Recommended!
Response from Captain
November 23, 2025
Thank you Jeff! Was a fun day of fishing, i hope tou both have a wonderful thanksgiving!
0
FAQs about RiverBass Guide Service – Wilmington
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boatsCapacity
2 personsBoat length
20 ftYear built
2023Boat manufacturer
RangerBoat type
Bass boatEngine model
MercuryPowered by
1 x 250HPMax cruising speed
60 knots