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
(148 reviews)
Surf City
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 148 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (146)
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Fishing with Raymond
+143
Angler rating
140
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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
88%
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Alexandrea B.
Coxsackie, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day of catching speckled trout!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on January 8, 2023
Captain Ray provided a great day of fishing for my father, brother and I. This trip exceeded our expectations and gave us great...
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Rick N.
Willoughby, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time, for My Two Oldest Boys.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2022
I was so happy to be able to get my two older boys out on a boat. The weather conditions werenโ€™t the best for fishing and...
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Nathan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on November 4, 2023
My 11 year old son and I booked the 6 hour trip.ย  We caught our limit of Speckled Trout!ย  Captain Ray was great.ย  He is...
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Mark D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

On the water audible

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 26, 2023
The weather has been extremely hot and the water is hot. The mid summer bite was slow so the captain went offshore on an inshore...
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Tyler W.
Nashville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip with Capt. Ray

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 27, 2023
Capt. Ray was phenomenal at knowing the fish, equipment, and locations! This man knows his stuff! The way he positions the...
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