Beaufort Charters 

4.9
(87 reviews)
 101 Cedar Street, Beaufort, NC 28516, United States–

Beaufort Charters 

Beaufort, NC, United States
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32 ft
6
4.9
(87 reviews)

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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!

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!

Captain Brian Slesinski
Captain
Captain Brian Slesinski
47 years of experience
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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 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Dec 10
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
+6
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
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
Amberjack
Snapper (Red)
Swordfish
Seabass (Black)
+8
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
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
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+3
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
87 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (89)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (87)

  • James Fowler
    James Fowler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Time

    Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom on July 31, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had a great time with Beaufort Charters. The Captain put us on the fish. The boat was great for an offshore fishing day. It provided comfortability and has a bathroom. haha. The mate was the final touch. Great conversation and he was on top of it the whole time. He kept us in the water and made the entire trip very convenient and fun for us. They are a true 5 star fishing charter. Highly recommend.

  • Ronald Stallings
    Ronald Stallings
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    absolutely great host and boat!!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 22, 2026 • 6 adults

    Ended up sending my daughter (w/her friends), and my grandson. the abaolutely love it. CPT Brian and 1st Mate Emmit are both very experienced and professional. they kept my crew on the fish all morning (5 hour trip). Treated my first time anglers with kids’ gloves. Everyone caught fish and learned a lot. This is now my “Go To” boat in this area for sure.

  • Jeremy Braswell
    Jeremy Braswell
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain and Emit were awesome!

    Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom on September 14, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Brian and Emit were excellent. Very easy going, got us on fish early. My 14 year old loved this trip! Emit taught is so much and was just very easy to talk to and learn from. We will certainly book with this charter again.

  • Alvin Moore
    Alvin Moore
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter ever!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Brian put us on the fish! Great boat. Mate Emmet was the best we’ve ever had. He kept everything moving and looked after us like family. Ive been fishing for 50 years and learned a lot from him. Great team! Great experience! Great fishing!

  • Jenni Hansen
    Jenni Hansen
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We caught a bunch and had a memorable good time! Thanks Captain and to the Mate Emmett for your hospitality and knowledge! We loved Emmett! Hope to visit again and see you then.

  • Edward Hart
    Edward Hart
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish On !!!

    Extended Day Offshore on August 16, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Brian and mate Emmett were excellent. It was obvious they knew where to find the fish. We had a great day on the water.

  • James Weaver
    James Weaver
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip, great choice!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Brian and Emmitt put us on fish almost right away, we ended up cathing 29 fish today, very pleased!

  • Suryakiran Pothuraju
    Suryakiran Pothuraju
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best first trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 6, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    It's our first trip and my 5 year old was suprer excited to see catch some fishes.

  • Heather Maring
    Heather Maring
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    had a great time!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 10, 2026 • 3 adults

    Had a great afternoon. Captain Brian and Emmet were wonderful!

  • Taylor Gunn
    Taylor Gunn
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had SO much fun!!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 18, 2026 • 2 adults

FAQs about Beaufort Charters

Beaufort Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Extended Day Offshore (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Beaufort Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Fishfinders/GPS in salon for parties to monitor.
  • Bed
  • Flybridge with room for parties to view the beauty
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Beaufort Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (available with added $)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (Our blanket license covers everyone on board.)
Beaufort Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing (on our half day trips)
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Beaufort Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Beaufort Charters include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Captain Brian Slesinski
Captain Brian Slesinski
Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
87 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since May 2017
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Brian Slesinski has over 30 years of experience fishing the local waters for the amazing mix of big game pelagics which inhabit the cold, blue depths offshore. Every charter and every group is unique to Captain Dan, and he will pull out all the stops to make sure that this is the trip you will look back on in 50 years and smile!
Captain Brian Slesinski
Captain Brian Slesinski
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
2
reports
87
reviews
2017
member since
~6h
response
Captain Brian Slesinski has over 30 years of experience fishing the local waters for the amazing mix of big game pelagics which inhabit the cold, blue depths offshore. Every charter and every group is unique to Captain Dan, and he will pull out all the stops to make sure that this is the trip you will look back on in 50 years and smile!

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tilefish
Tilefish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers display large tuna aboard a fishing boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Bonito
    Teresa B.
    Teresa B.
    Had a nice day out the weather was supper nice fishing was good for November….Captain Brian ans his mate make a great team.. cant wait for our next trip come early spring
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple fish at the dock, with a boat in the background, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Taylor G.
    Taylor G.
  • Young angler proudly holding a large spotted barracuda aboard a sportfishing boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Jeremy B.
    Jeremy B.
    Captain Brian and Emit were excellent. Very easy going, got us on fish early. My 14 year old loved this trip! Emit taught is so much and was just very easy to talk to and learn from. We will certainly book with this charter again.
  • A collection of Spanish Mackerel stored on ice in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Suryakiran P.
    Suryakiran P.
    It's our first trip and my 5 year old was suprer excited to see catch some fishes.
  • Large display of multiple spotted Spanish mackerel arranged on a fillet table or boat cleaning surface.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Ronald S.
    Ronald S.
    Ended up sending my daughter (w/her friends), and my grandson. the abaolutely love it. CPT Brian and 1st Mate Emmit are both very experienced and professional. they kept my crew on the fish all morning (5 hour trip). Treated my first time anglers with kids’ gloves. Everyone caught fish and learned a lot. This is now my “Go To” boat in this area for sure.
  • Two anglers joyfully displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Edward H.
    Edward H.
    Captain Brian and mate Emmett were excellent. It was obvious they knew where to find the fish. We had a great day on the water.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of large fish, including a notable Amberjack, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    James F.
    James F.
    We had a great time with Beaufort Charters. The Captain put us on the fish. The boat was great for an offshore fishing day. It provided comfortability and has a bathroom. haha. The mate was the final touch. Great conversation and he was on top of it the whole time. He kept us in the water and made the entire trip very convenient and fun for us. They are a true 5 star fishing charter. Highly recommend.
  • Three young anglers proudly displaying a large fish aboard a boat, enjoying a day of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    James B.
    James B.
  • A variety of fish laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jenni H.
    Jenni H.
    We caught a bunch and had a memorable good time! Thanks Captain and to the Mate Emmett for your hospitality and knowledge! We loved Emmett! Hope to visit again and see you then.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    James W.
    James W.
    Captain Brian and Emmitt put us on fish almost right away, we ended up cathing 29 fish today, very pleased!

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Fishfinders/GPS in salon for parties to monitor.
Bed
Flybridge
with room for parties to view the beauty
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
available with added $
First mate
Fishing license
Our blanket license covers everyone on board.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 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
we are child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
We always release Billfish.

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
 American Express
 Checks

What’s biting in Beaufort right now

Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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