Beaufort Charters 

4.9/5 (56 reviews)
 101 Cedar Street, Beaufort, NC 28516, United States

Beaufort Charters 

4.9/5 (56 reviews)
map-thumbnail
101 Cedar Street
Beaufort, NC, United States
Booked with us before? You may qualify for a Loyalty Discount. Sign in to check.

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Beaufort Charters, fishing the deep blue waters offshore for an all-star cast of pelagic predators, including Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna. Add a who’s who of reef species to the menu, and you are in for a fishing trip like you have never had before.

Beaufort, NC, is an amazing place to get out on the water. It has the closest deep sea drop-off of the entire East Coast, plummeting to bare bedrock just 50 miles from the dock. Who better to fish this with than a captain with over 30 years of experience in the local waters?

Captain Brian Slesinski has over 30 years of local experience and works with his clients before each trip to make sure they get exactly what they are after. He aims to give you nothing less than the best offshore fishing experience of your life.

Beaufort Charters fishes aboard the “Sea Grappler,” which was custom built in 2008. Measuring 32 feet, she can easily accommodate 6 anglers, and her powerful Cummins engine gives her the speed to take you to the offshore fishing grounds, fast.

The Sea Grappler also features a full spread of outriggers and downriggers, so you can target multiple species at once. When you get hooked up, her fighting chair will give you the upper hand against your target fish. All the tackle on board the boat is tournament grade. Get ready for a showdown with the biggest and meanest the Atlantic Ocean can throw at you!

Captain Brian and his crew are known for their dedication on the water, so don’t forget to bring a tip for their hard work. 15-20% is industry standard. It’s not every day you get put on fish like these!

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (52)

First Mate, Emmet, was the BEST!
First Mate, Emmet, was the BEST!
First Mate, Emmet, was the BEST!
+49

Angler rating

52
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 56 reviews
Showing: 5 of 56 reviews
Kristin Johnson
Kristin Johnson
5.0
Verified
Amazing day on the water!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 20254 adults1 child
Shaggy was an outstanding deckhand and first mate—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great stories about fishing and the history of Beaufort. Captain Brian took us to some fantastic fishing spots, treated us to breathtaking views, and even gave us a special bonus: a sighting of the wild horses on Shackleford Island. The entire experience was smooth, informative, and fun from start to finish. While we waited for bites, Shaggy kept everyone engaged with his insights and humor. Even the kids (ages 9 to 22) had an incredible time—no complaints at all! The younger ones even got a chance to head up top and learn a bit from Captain Brian about running the boat. Highly recommend this crew, and we’re already looking forward to our next trip out with Captain Brian and Shaggy!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Review media 3
Review media 4
Review media 5
Review media 6
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
0
Samuel Coffey
Samuel Coffey
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom on September 10, 20253 adults
Captain Brian and his mate Emmet know where the fish are at! Not only were they super knowledgeable and professional, they made sure we had fun! Emmet made sure we always had 6 lines going and Captain Brian made sure we were in fish filled waters! We had great conversations and a great experience! 10 out of 10- highly recommended these guys!
Review media 0
Review media 1
1
Anthony Randolph
Anthony Randolph
5.0
Verified
Captain Brian and Mate Emmet were Great
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 27, 20252 adults
Captain Brian was flexible with us, we were able to reschedule due to inclement weather. Mate Emmet was a great person to talk to and fish with , they both have a deep passion for the industry and we caught a good amount of Spanish mackerel to take back home.
Response from Captain
September 29, 2025
it was a pleasure having you guys aboard. can't wait to do it again.
0
Deborah  Whitacre
Deborah Whitacre
5.0
Verified
Incredible Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 20255 adults
Our sons, dad and a friend dove into this trip with enthusiasm and high expectations. All were met! The Captain and mate took great care of us. A perfect morning weather excursion followed by amazing fishing! In total our coolers was full from the 51 fish caught. Special thanks to mate ‘Shagie’ for filleting the fish with ease and expertise! We look forward to booking with Captain Brian in the near future! Well done!
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
1
Dave Castleman
Dave Castleman
5.0
Verified
Great trip,
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 9, 20253 adults
This was one of the best fishing trips I’ve been on,all equipment worked as expected. Captain and crew were the best. Excellent trip and would highly recommend.Thanks guys for the great experience fishing.
Response from Captain
September 9, 2025
we enjoyed having you on board.l and look forward to seeing you again soon.
0

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Select date to see availability
December 2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 10
Loading...
US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 10
Loading...
US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Loading...
US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Offshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Loading...
US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Day Offshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Loading...
US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 2 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (52)

First Mate, Emmet, was the BEST!
First Mate, Emmet, was the BEST!
First Mate, Emmet, was the BEST!
+49

Angler rating

52
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 56 reviews
Showing: 5 of 56 reviews
Kristin Johnson
Kristin Johnson
5.0
Verified
Amazing day on the water!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 20254 adults1 child
Shaggy was an outstanding deckhand and first mate—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great stories about fishing and the history of Beaufort. Captain Brian took us to some fantastic fishing spots, treated us to breathtaking views, and even gave us a special bonus: a sighting of the wild horses on Shackleford Island. The entire experience was smooth, informative, and fun from start to finish. While we waited for bites, Shaggy kept everyone engaged with his insights and humor. Even the kids (ages 9 to 22) had an incredible time—no complaints at all! The younger ones even got a chance to head up top and learn a bit from Captain Brian about running the boat. Highly recommend this crew, and we’re already looking forward to our next trip out with Captain Brian and Shaggy!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Review media 3
Review media 4
Review media 5
Review media 6
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
0
Samuel Coffey
Samuel Coffey
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom on September 10, 20253 adults
Captain Brian and his mate Emmet know where the fish are at! Not only were they super knowledgeable and professional, they made sure we had fun! Emmet made sure we always had 6 lines going and Captain Brian made sure we were in fish filled waters! We had great conversations and a great experience! 10 out of 10- highly recommended these guys!
Review media 0
Review media 1
1
Anthony Randolph
Anthony Randolph
5.0
Verified
Captain Brian and Mate Emmet were Great
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 27, 20252 adults
Captain Brian was flexible with us, we were able to reschedule due to inclement weather. Mate Emmet was a great person to talk to and fish with , they both have a deep passion for the industry and we caught a good amount of Spanish mackerel to take back home.
Response from Captain
September 29, 2025
it was a pleasure having you guys aboard. can't wait to do it again.
0
Deborah  Whitacre
Deborah Whitacre
5.0
Verified
Incredible Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 20255 adults
Our sons, dad and a friend dove into this trip with enthusiasm and high expectations. All were met! The Captain and mate took great care of us. A perfect morning weather excursion followed by amazing fishing! In total our coolers was full from the 51 fish caught. Special thanks to mate ‘Shagie’ for filleting the fish with ease and expertise! We look forward to booking with Captain Brian in the near future! Well done!
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
1
Dave Castleman
Dave Castleman
5.0
Verified
Great trip,
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 9, 20253 adults
This was one of the best fishing trips I’ve been on,all equipment worked as expected. Captain and crew were the best. Excellent trip and would highly recommend.Thanks guys for the great experience fishing.
Response from Captain
September 9, 2025
we enjoyed having you on board.l and look forward to seeing you again soon.
0

FAQs about Beaufort Charters

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

The fish you can target

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Custom Built Boat
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins diesel
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

What’s biting in Beaufort right now

Loading

Compare similar fishing charters

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...