Fintasia Charters 

5.0
(3 reviews)
 Beaufort Bypass Road 134, Beaufort, NC 28516, United States–

Fintasia Charters 

Beaufort, NC, United States
–
23 ft
3
5.0
(3 reviews)

Fintasia Charters is located in Beaufort and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Jim will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 11-hour trips, mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Bluefish, Dolphin, Seabass and Flounder, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, jigging and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23' Pathfinder boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers. This boat comes with a ice box.

All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Fintasia Charters.

Fintasia Charters is located in Beaufort and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Jim will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 11-hour trips, mainly fishing for Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Bluefish, Dolphin, Seabass and Flounder, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, jigging and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23' Pathfinder boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers. This boat comes with a ice box.

All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Fintasia Charters.

Jim Ellis
Captain
Jim Ellis
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
+3
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+3
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Extended Full Day Trip – Gulf
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Tuna (Blackfin)
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (7)

Reviews (3)

  • Becky Bargo
    Becky Bargo
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a blast

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 16, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We caught all kinds of fish, Captain Jim was great with our grandson if we ever charter another fishing trip North Carolina it will definitely be with him.

  • Christopher Glover
    Christopher Glover
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Memories for a lifetime

    Extended Full Day Trip – Gulf on June 10, 2023 • 2 adults

    Captain Jim was excellent. Had a wonderful time. Would love to do this again.

  • Thomas Safina
    Thomas Safina
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fintasia Charters and Capt Jim were great

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2025 • 2 adults

    Fintasia Charters and Capt Jim were great, had fun, caught lots of fish, highly recommend

FAQs about Fintasia Charters

Fintasia Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - Extended Full Day Trip – Gulf (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Fintasia Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fintasia Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing license
Fintasia Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Fintasia Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fintasia Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jim Ellis
Jim Ellis
Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2021
Been fishing all my life, love the water, and love the challenges of learning new ways to catch different species of fish!
Jim Ellis
Jim Ellis
3
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Been fishing all my life, love the water, and love the challenges of learning new ways to catch different species of fish!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • A young boy in a life jacket is learning to steer the boat while accompanied by an adult, enjoying a day on the water.
    Becky B.
    Becky B.
    We caught all kinds of fish, Captain Jim was great with our grandson if we ever charter another fishing trip North Carolina it will definitely be with him.
  • Shark and a second fish are being lifted beside the boat on fishing lines over deep blue offshore water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Christopher G.
    Christopher G.
    Captain Jim was excellent. Had a wonderful time. Would love to do this again.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Beaufort to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Beaufort right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
WahooWahoo

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