If you are looking for a fishing experience on the beautiful waters out of Oak Island, Southport, and Bald Head Island, North Carolina, you have found the right company. Captain Kelly Hillman will welcome anglers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy fishing the Inshore waters and the backwater creeks around the Oak Island area.
Captain Kelly specializes in providing his customers with a unique fishing experience, perfectly tailored to their preferences and experience levels. From avid anglers, beginners, weekend warriors, and families with kids, he has something for everyone.
A day out on the local waters around Oak Island is a dream come true for those who want to get their hands on anything from Redfish to Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Black Drum, King, and Spanish Mackerel, as well as others. Capt. Kelly and his Reef Thief Fishing Charters will work hard to put you on top of the hottest bite.
You will be exploring the waters aboard the ‘Reef Thief. It is a 20’ Century Bay boat with a 150 HP Yamaha outboard. The Reef Thief is fully outfitted with a fish finder, Lowrance GPS, wireless Rhodan trolling motor, and other electronics.
The Reef Thief offers a smooth, quiet, and dry ride to the shallow waters of the Oak Island waterways and creeks, inshore artificial reefs, and live rock bottoms. It can comfortably accommodate up to 3-4 anglers to fish in style.
All trips with Reef Thief Fishing Charters include all your fishing gear, bait, and ice. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain, so you don’t have to worry about it. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks and don’t forget the sunscreen!
About the Captain
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Boat specs
Century (Center console) originally built in 2007. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.
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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.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:



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- $350 per group - Kids Fishing Trip - Family Fun (3 hours)
- $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- $600 per group - 3/4 Day (6 hours)
- $750 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Fishing License
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout