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Spring Tide Guide Service
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Spring Tide Guide Service

Surf City, United States
100+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.9
161 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (161)

Showing 1 – 5 of 161 reviews
  • Elizabeth Powe
    Elizabeth Powe
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
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    Member since 2021
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Raymond

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Great fishing charter! Captain Britt did a fantastic job of putting us on fish we could land in the boat. He was very knowledgeable and hard working. Great with kids too! We had a great time and look forward to going out with him again in the future.

    Reported catch:
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Ben Woolley
    Ben Woolley
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day

    Half Day Trip • 3 adults

    Ray was very accomodating. He really worked hard to make it a great day despite the conditions and was very straightforward right from the start. we would defiately hire him again if we come back down here.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you guys so much. Had a great time and look forward to fishing with you all again, Capt. Ray

  • Alden Rader
    Alden Rader
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    had a great time Ray did a great job putting us on fish even after telling us the fishing conditions was hard we all caught fish we will be back

  • Geoffrey Janovetz
    Geoffrey Janovetz
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults
  • Noel Leon
    Noel Leon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2022
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Come see what a real professional guide looks like…

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Capt Ray is incredibly knowledgeable, courteous and professional. During my two day trip, Capt Ray was able to overcome very tough conditions and not only did he put me on the reds we were able to nail some over slot fish on top water. Not to be out done, he then made a run to the beach side where we able to land a 25lb gag grouper. Highly recommend Spring Tide for experienced and novice fishermen alike. I’ll be going back out with this great guide.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    great fishing
    Alden R.
    Alden R.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    Fishing with Raymond
    Elizabeth P.
    Elizabeth P.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    Great day
    Ben W.
    Ben W.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    A great fishing day
    Scottie H.
    Scottie H.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    Captain Ray knows fishing
    Mark H.
    Mark H.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    Best fishing day on Topsail Island
    Megan K.
    Megan K.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    Captain Ray was phenomenal!
    Coe J.
    Coe J.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    Great Experience!
    Bruce B.
    Bruce B.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    Fishing with Raymond
    Molly C.
    Molly C.
  • Spring Tide Guide Service
    Spring Tide Guide ServiceSurf City, NC
    Awesome Fishing Trip!
    Nathan C.
    Nathan C.

What's biting with Spring Tide Guide Service in Surf City

The recreational Flounder season is usually open around September. This means it's prime time to be harvesting these delicious flatfish. Nearshore, Spanish Mackerel are still biting.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a calm waterway.

Trout and Redfish are heating up!

Mar 3, 2021 • Surf City
It's been a great fall and winter. Now that temperatures are going to begin climbing, expect some great topwater action on the coming weeks. If trophy trout are what you want to target, the easiest way to fool the big ones is on topwater lures. Nice schools of redfish have been working the shallows too. Fly, and casting jigs have both produced primarliy sight fishing. It may be the off season for tourists, but not the fish! Book a trip, let's go fishing! Capt. Ray Brittain Spring Tide Guide Service
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An angler proudly displaying a large Bonito while fishing in open waters, showcasing a beautiful sunset backdrop.

Bonito are on the way!!!

Mar 3, 2021 • Surf City
The Atlantic Bonito season is fast and furious when they show! Mid April to mid May is the best time to target these incredibly hard fighting, great eating fish. Seared lightly, or in a sushi roll, they are excellent. We are booking up fast for this years run. If you are going to be in the area and would like to tangle with a tuna on crotch rocket, book now! Season is just around the corner, and I'm excited! Capt. Ray Brittain Spring Tide Guide Service
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A family enjoying their fishing trip, showcasing a catch of several Redfish on the dock, with kids posing happily.

Red drum fishing is on fire!

May 27, 2018 • Surf City
Memorial day weekend has come, and so have the Redfish! With the recent warming trends, the fish are moving in and setting up in their summer locations. Left the dock around noon and in no time we were in the fish! We put the first lines in the water and it was double and triple hookups for the next 3 hours straight, Landing around 40 total. Some of the best redfishing so far this season, looks like it will be a great one!
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