Lil Piracy Guide Service offers a personalized fishing and learning experience. Captain Charles specializes in small groups and families with children with an interest in the fishing sport. Whether you’re casting your line for the first time or you already have a few fish trophies under your belt, Capt. Charles is looking forward to having you onboard.

You’ll be fishing on a Key West bay boat that’s 23’ long. There’s enough room for 4 guests to join, so bring along your loved ones. You can count on a smooth and fast ride since the bay boat is powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine and a wireless trolling motor. You’ll also find a live bait tank, a cooler for your catch.

Capt. Charles will take you fishing low-pressure backwaters and creeks for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder(in season) You’ll also fish top water, soft, and hard plastics as well as popping cork. If the weather is serving you, you can go to nearshore spots for Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Bonito, and Cobia.

You don’t have to worry about bringing rods, reels, lures, and licenses – they are all covered by the captain and included in the price. Bring some snacks and drinks for the day.

If you want to take a fishing break, Capt. Charles can take you on a cruise around the Topsail island area . Lil Piracy Guide Service is here to make your day on the water the one you’ll never forget.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Custom Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $500
    Get in touch with the captain and discuss what you want to catch. Combine fishing with some sightseeing and cruise around the local islands.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Backwater & Creek
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $500
    You'll fish a combination of grass beds, flats, and tidal creeks. The main targets of the day are Flounder(in season), Trout, and Redfish, Just pack some snacks and drinks, and don't forget to bring your fishing license.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Albacore & Atlantic Bonito
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $550
    Anglers' choice, light tackle spinning or fly tackle. The captain does not provide fly fishing equipment.
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FAQs about Lil Piracy Guide Service

Lil Piracy Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 5 Hour Custom Trip (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Backwater & Creek (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 5 Hour – Albacore & Atlantic Bonito (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Lil Piracy Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Lil Piracy Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Not provided )
  • Drinks (Not provided )
  • Fishing License (Provided by boat)
  • Lunch (Not provided )

Lil Piracy Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Lil Piracy Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Lil Piracy Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Charles Timberlake
Hampstead, North Carolina, United States
70 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2020
I have been an avid angler for 40+ years. After a tour in the US Army and a 30+ year career in the fire service, I embarked on my life dream, to operate my own charter service and have the opportunity to meet folks and share what I live every day. I have spent much of my life introducing others to the sport of fishing, as well as helping them become more knowledgeable on the water. I am USCG licensed and fully insured.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Key West (Bay boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Not provided
Drinks
Not provided
Fishing License
Provided by boat
Lunch
Not provided

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Please bring USCG approved PFD
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Anglers choice

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Trent F.
Henderson, NC
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Custom Trip on May 31, 2023
Had a really good time. Captain very knowledgeable of the area. Definitely will go again
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Mel M.
Alliance, OH
Excellent
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Custom Trip on June 12, 2023
Captain worked the entire time to find fish.
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Michael A.
Summerfield, NC
Excellent
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Backwater on June 30, 2022
Capt Charles was great, not only did he put us on fish he was fantastic with my grand children who had limited experience....
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Alex C.
United States
Excellent
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Best on Harkers island 🏝

VERIFIED   5 Hour Custom Trip on July 29, 2021
You won’t regret booking with captain Charles! Friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable took myself and my family on a 5 hour...
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Jovelyn M.
Newton, NC
Excellent
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Near shore and back sound fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Backwater on June 3, 2022
We had great time fishing with Capt. Charles, friendly and professional and most of all our children had a blast!
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