Captain
Raymond Brittain

Member since March 2018 Surf City, United States
Background
Captain Ray Brittain has been fishing the waters of Topsail Island and New River for over 30 years. After working in the marine industry for 15 years, he received his captain's license and was able to venture into the guiding industry full-time. Capt. Ray enjoys teaching and showing others the beauty and thrill that these waters have to offer. He is well-versed in the different approach and techniques that changing seasons require.
Techniques
Stalking the flats in the early morning or late afternoon sight casting to Redfish. Fishing the backwaters for Speckled Trout. Casting jigs to Spanish Mackerel and Bonito off the beach.

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Surf City, United States
Background
Captain Ray Brittain has been fishing the waters of Topsail Island and New River for over 30 years. After working in the marine industry for 15 years, he received his captain's license and was able to venture into the guiding industry full-time. Capt. Ray enjoys teaching and showing others the beauty and thrill that these waters have to offer. He is well-versed in the different approach and techniques that changing seasons require.
Techniques
Stalking the flats in the early morning or late afternoon sight casting to Redfish. Fishing the backwaters for Speckled Trout. Casting jigs to Spanish Mackerel and Bonito off the beach.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(157 reviews)
Surf City
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Trips from US $550

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (159)
A great fishing day
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Noel L.
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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Come see what a real professional guide looks likeโ€ฆ

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2025
Capt Ray is incredibly knowledgeable, courteous and professional. During my two day trip, Capt Ray was able to overcome very...
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Ryan A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Successful Holiday Weekend Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2024
Great trip with Captain Ray! I realized a week before our trip that I accidentally booked labor day weekend. Captain Ray called...
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Mark H.
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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Captain Ray knows fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2025
Capt. Ray was very knowledgeable on where the fish were and helped guide our efforts to catching them. He made it easy for...
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Megan K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing day on Topsail Island

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2025
New to fishing, our Captain was knowledgeable and taught us about different fishing techniques. We had a fantastic day on the...
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Scottie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A great fishing day

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 2025
Had a great morning on the water catching several large sea bass and flounder. Ray shared so much knowledge and made our trip...
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