Beaufort Charters 

4.9/5 (49 reviews)
 101 Cedar Street, Beaufort, NC 28516, United States
4.9/5 (49 reviews)
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101 Cedar Street
Beaufort, NC, United States
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (41)

Amazing day on the water!
Amazing day on the water!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 49 reviews
Showing: 5 of 49 reviews
Kristin J.
Kristin J.
5.0/5

Jun 21, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Amazing day on the water!

VERIFIED

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!

Shaggy was an outstanding deckhand and first mate—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great stories about fishing and the history...  

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 Kristin J. recommends Beaufort Charters
 Kristin J. recommends Beaufort Charters

Deborah W.
Deborah W.
5.0/5

Jun 26, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Incredible Trip

VERIFIED

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!

Our sons, dad and a friend dove into this trip with enthusiasm and high expectations. All were met! The Captain and mate took...  

 Deborah W. recommends Beaufort Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Deborah W. recommends Beaufort Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Jon R.
Jon R.
5.0/5

Jun 11, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fun, relaxing and informative!

VERIFIED

Captain Brian and 1st Mate Shaggy were absolutely outstanding! We had fun, talked many fishing stories, and caught us some fish along the way! Would recommend to anyone!

Captain Brian and 1st Mate Shaggy were absolutely outstanding! We had fun, talked many fishing stories, and caught us some fish...  

 Jon R. recommends Beaufort Charters
 Jon R. recommends Beaufort Charters

Sarabeth A.
Sarabeth A.
5.0/5

Jul 18, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fishing with Captain Brian

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 Sarabeth A. recommends Beaufort Charters
 Sarabeth A. recommends Beaufort Charters

John C.
John C.
4.7/5

Jun 21, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

June 21, 2025

VERIFIED

Great time with Captain Brian and his first mate Shaggy. We did the 5 hour near shore trip and caught 38 Spanish and a false albacore. It was a great first trip for my daughter and her boyfriend. I would definitely recommend this trip.

Great time with Captain Brian and his first mate Shaggy. We did the 5 hour near shore trip and caught 38 Spanish and a false albacore....  

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 John C. recommends Beaufort Charters
 John C. recommends Beaufort Charters

Trip availability and prices

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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Offshore
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10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Day Offshore
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12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (41)

Amazing day on the water!
Amazing day on the water!
Amazing day on the water!
+38

Angler rating

45
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 49 reviews
Showing: 5 of 49 reviews
Kristin J.
Kristin J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing day on the water!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 2025

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!

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...  

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Deborah W.
Deborah W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Incredible Trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2025

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!

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!  

 Deborah W. recommends Beaufort Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Jon R.
Jon R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun, relaxing and informative!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 11, 2025

Captain Brian and 1st Mate Shaggy were absolutely outstanding! We had fun, talked many fishing stories, and caught us some fish along the way! Would recommend to anyone!

Captain Brian and 1st Mate Shaggy were absolutely outstanding! We had fun, talked many fishing stories, and caught us some fish along the way! Would recommend to anyone!  

 Jon R. recommends Beaufort Charters

Sarabeth A.
Sarabeth A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Captain Brian

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2025

 

 Sarabeth A. recommends Beaufort Charters

John C.
John C.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June 21, 2025

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2025

Great time with Captain Brian and his first mate Shaggy. We did the 5 hour near shore trip and caught 38 Spanish and a false albacore. It was a great first trip for my daughter and her boyfriend. I would definitely recommend this trip.

Great time with Captain Brian and his first mate Shaggy. We did the 5 hour near shore trip and caught 38 Spanish and a false albacore. It was a great first trip for my daughter and her boyfriend. I would definitely recommend this trip.  

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FAQs about Beaufort Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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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
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