Spring Tide Guide Service

Spring Tide Guide Service Specializes in shallow water angling on the flats, inshore, and nearshore areas of Topsail Island and New River. Captain Ray Brittain has been fishing these waters for 35 years and will go out of his way to accommodate anglers of all skill levels.

Your trip with Spring Tide Guide Service will be aboard a roomy and stable 22’ Blue Wave bay boat, designed to run and float in the shallow waters surrounding Topsail Island. It is powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine. The boat is fully rigged with the latest Garmin electronics which include a GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, and stereo system. Other features include icebox, coolers, live bait tanks, ample storage, wireless Minn Kota trolling motor, life jackets, and first aid equipment.

Spring Tide Guide Service offers four, six, and eight-hour trips. Each trip can be tailored to fit your skill level and type of fishing desired. You can start the day roaming the flats sight casting topwater lures to Red Drum (Redfish) and Speckled Trout, or head off the beach and target Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, or Kings. Captain Ray will use the best techniques and methods to maximize your success whether casting artificial lures, using live bait, or trolling. 

Spring Tide Guide Service will provide all bait and tackle and uses only the best gear by Penn, Shimano, and Lamiglass. Other amenities included in your trip are a fishing license, drinks, and photos of your catch. Bring any snacks you would like and fish cleaning can be arranged if requested. 

Let’s Go Fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Stalk the flats in an early morning, looking for Redfish. Check the backwaters for Speckled Trout, cast jigs off the beach to Bonito and Spanish Mackerel. The opportunities abound!
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    US $500
    This afternoon trip will see you sight casting for Redfish, casting jigs for Bonito or Spanish Mackerel, and checking backwaters for Trout.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 3 días
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $600
    This trip allows you to spend more time on the water. You will be sight casting topwater lures to target Redfish and Speckled Trout and target Kings, Bonito, and Spanish Mackerel. Bring your snacks with you, as well as your camera.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    US $600
    On this afternoon trip, you will be sight fishing, casting jigs, or using other techniques to land Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bonito, and Kingfish.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $800
    This is a full-day adventure for Redfish, Trout, Bonito, and other species. You will be provided with quality gear by Penn, Shimano, and Lamiglass to make a great catch possible, as well as licenses, drinks, and photos of your catch.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
Hay 6 personas mirando este charter.

FAQs about Spring Tide Guide Service

Spring Tide Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Spring Tide Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Motor de troleo inalámbrico
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with Spring Tide Guide Service include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva
  • Señuelos
  • Bebidas (wate)
  • Licencia de Pesca
  • Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Spring Tide Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca en Río
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca de Naufragio
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
  • Pesca Backcountry

Spring Tide Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Spinning
  • Pesca con Mosca

Top targeted fish species with Spring Tide Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Sobre el Captain

Raymond Brittain
Surf City, Carolina del Norte, Estados Unidos
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142 Opiniones de los clientes
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Miembro desde Marzo 2018
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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.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Black Drum Black Drum
Bonito Bonito
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Especificaciones del barco

Blue Wave (Bay boat) construido en 2016. Impulsado por 250HP Suzuki motor, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 62 nudos.

Longitud
22 ft
Capacidad
4 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Río
Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca de Naufragio
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
Pesca Backcountry

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Spinning
Pesca con Mosca

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Motor de troleo inalámbrico
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Señuelos
Bebidas
wate
Licencia de Pesca
Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 7 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Opción de traslado después de reservar
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación
Acceso para discapacitados

Pago

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 15% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 3.5%

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 142 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (141)
Awesome Fishing Trip!
Excellent day with my Son and Dad.
Awesome half day trip
+138
Calificación del pescador
134
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
98%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
99%
Apto para niños
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
88%
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Kevin W.
Rocky Mount, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Excellent day with my Son and Dad.

VERIFICADO   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on Septiembre 20, 2023
We had the absolute best day out with Ray yesterday who owns Spring Tide Fishing Charters.  The boat was comfortable, easily...
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Ricky P.
Hudson, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

6 hour trip with captain Raymond Brittain

VERIFICADO   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on Junio 27, 2023
Booked a 6hr trip for me and my son for June 27th 2023. Met captain Brittain at the dock and he gave us an honest explanation...
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Rob C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great day on the water!

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day Trip (AM) on Marzo 29, 2024
Our family had an awesome morning with Ray. Conditions weren’t ideal, but he still put us on the fish and everybody caught...
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Nathan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Awesome Fishing Trip!

VERIFICADO   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on Noviembre 4, 2023
My 11 year old son and I booked the 6 hour trip.  We caught our limit of Speckled Trout!  Captain Ray was great.  He is...
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Kevin C.
Hampstead, North Carolina
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Half Day Trip with Capt Ray

VERIFICADO   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on Septiembre 6, 2023
A local friend recommended Spring Tide Guide Service. Along with my son, the three of us booked a half day trip with Capt Ray....
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