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.

Hey, I'm Captain Raymond Brittain

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
(155 reviews)
Surf City
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 155 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (152)
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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
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Come see what a real professional guide looks like…

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:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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RAY K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning on the water with Captain Ray

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025
Ray’s knowledge of local Topsail fishing habitat, rigs, techniques is amazing. We learned how to read our bites. We hooked...
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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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Coe J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Ray was phenomenal!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025
Captain Ray was a great host and captain! He made sure to find the best spots for us to catch fish and made sure my son...
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