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
 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 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
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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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Cary H.
Fairlawn, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Ray

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 24, 2022
Ray was a really down to earth guy who made us feel comfortable as soon as we met him. He also happens to know a heck of a...
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David W.
Hampstead, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day with Capt Ray

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on September 14, 2022
We started off shore fishing for Spanish mackerel and was on fish in no time. We caught our fill of them and moved inshore...
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Brian B.
Sandusky, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Raymond

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 1, 2021
Captain Raymond was amazing.  He has the right personality to be a great charter captain. I had a few young teens that...
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Mary J. M.
Alexandria, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day afternoon fishing trip with Captain Ray

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 8, 2020
We really were blessed to have the perfect day. Weather high 70’s. Winds calm enough to go out to the ocean. Captain said...
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Nicole P.
Winder, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Fact Friday....The.Best.Time.Ever!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 25, 2020
You will not want to miss an adventure with Captain Ray! He was 100% prepared to seize the seas for us, and truly helped to...
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