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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
94%
Jun 21, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
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...
Sep 27, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
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.
Captain Brian was flexible with us, we were able to reschedule due to inclement weather. Mate Emmet was a great person to talk...
Jun 26, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
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...
Sep 10, 2025
Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom
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!
Captain Brian and his mate Emmet know where the fish are at! Not only were they super knowledgeable and professional, they made...
Sep 9, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
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.
This was one of the best fishing trips I’ve been on,all equipment worked as expected. Captain and crew were the best. Excellent...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
94%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 27, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Three Quarter Day Troll or Bottom on September 10, 2025
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!
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 9, 2025
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.
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.