Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc. 

4.9/5 (114 reviews)
 436 West Shore Drive, Brigantine, NJ 08203, United States

Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc. 

Brigantine, NJ, United States
26 ft
6
4.9/5 (114 reviews)

Are you looking for some relaxing fishing in the calm bays of New Jersey? Maybe some offshore reel-screaming action? Both of those, and anything in between can be found on trips with Babu Sport Fishing Charters, owned by Captain John, and currently operated by Captain Branco, Captain James, and Captain John himself.

Join all our Captains aboard the 26' Twin Vee Catamaran. Her hull design allows for great mobility for anglers on board, so you can bring 5 of your fishing buddies with you. She's powered by twin Mercury Verado engines with 300 HP each – you can cruise at a max speed of 40 knots.

Serious fishing requires fishing equipment and you're in luck! She's equipped with both outriggers and downriggers, extending your reach out and below when trolling. Live bait well allows your bait fish to stay spry and appetizing long after it's been plucked from the water. A first mate is also on board to assist you with whatever you need and help make your trip a memorable one.

Your safety is the Captains' primary concern and the boat is equipped to all USCG standards. Advanced fish finding and navigation equipment are on board, so you don't waste time looking for fish and spend more time catching it.

You can pick and choose from a variety of gorgeous fish species to go after. Whatever your taste is, Babu Sport Fishing Charters has a trip for you. Whether it's fishing for Flounder in the Bay or going on an epic offshore adventure for Bluefin Tuna, you're in good hands. Other notable species you can go after are a variety of Sharks, Black Seabass, Black Drum, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny, and whatever else takes the bite.

If you're a Bass fanatic, this is the place to go for that personal best – there are numerous Striper fishing trips to choose from.

You will be provided with all required equipment on this trip, for up to 4 anglers. Contact the captain in advance if you're booking a trip for a larger party.

Are you looking for some relaxing fishing in the calm bays of New Jersey? Maybe some offshore reel-screaming action? Both of those, and anything in between can be found on trips with Babu Sport Fishing Charters, owned by Captain John, and currently operated by Captain Branco, Captain James, and Captain John himself.

Join all our Captains aboard the 26' Twin Vee Catamaran. Her hull design allows for great mobility for anglers on board, so you can bring 5 of your fishing buddies with you. She's powered by twin Mercury Verado engines with 300 HP each – you can cruise at a max speed of 40 knots.

Serious fishing requires fishing equipment and you're in luck! She's equipped with both outriggers and downriggers, extending your reach out and below when trolling. Live bait well allows your bait fish to stay spry and appetizing long after it's been plucked from the water. A first mate is also on board to assist you with whatever you need and help make your trip a memorable one.

Your safety is the Captains' primary concern and the boat is equipped to all USCG standards. Advanced fish finding and navigation equipment are on board, so you don't waste time looking for fish and spend more time catching it.

You can pick and choose from a variety of gorgeous fish species to go after. Whatever your taste is, Babu Sport Fishing Charters has a trip for you. Whether it's fishing for Flounder in the Bay or going on an epic offshore adventure for Bluefin Tuna, you're in good hands. Other notable species you can go after are a variety of Sharks, Black Seabass, Black Drum, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny, and whatever else takes the bite.

If you're a Bass fanatic, this is the place to go for that personal best – there are numerous Striper fishing trips to choose from.

You will be provided with all required equipment on this trip, for up to 4 anglers. Contact the captain in advance if you're booking a trip for a larger party.

John Wilkinson
Charter Operator
John Wilkinson
54 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Dec 15
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Dec 15
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trio – Ocean (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Dec 15
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Tautog
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Bay
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Dec 15
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Flounder
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Ocean
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Dec 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
114 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (114)

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Douglas Walter
Douglas Walter
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day as always
4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) on August 30, 20253 adults

Babu is the best!

Maria Fedyuk
Maria Fedyuk
us
Philadelphia, PA, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with John
4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) on June 10, 20232 adults

Noah Fioravanti
Noah Fioravanti
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Greatest fishing charter of all time
6 Hour Trip – Ocean on July 16, 20254 adults

Easily the best fishing charter of all time. We caught at least 100 fish and were able to get some keepers. The Captain Tim was very knowledgeable and brought us to the best locations. I would recommend this charter to every one and every level of fisherman.

John Wilkinson
Response from Charter operator

Thanks

Emil Oetinger
Emil Oetinger
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Good Day on the Water
4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on May 20, 20253 adults

I was fishing with my grandson and brother-in-law with Capt. Tim. He was very accommodating and worked hard to put us on the fish. We caught enough flounder for a delicious dinner. Our group had a great day on the water and will be going fishing with Capt. Tim again.

Melissa Stiffler
Melissa Stiffler
us
Altoona, PA, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
How big can a flounder get?
6 Hour Trip – Bay on May 10, 20242 adults

This is what I asked Captain Tim just before catching a keeper! Captain Tim at Babu Sport Fishing Charters, was very personable and knowledgeable! Tim treated us like family and not just a client . He is very aware of where to go to catch certain fish and what time of the day that would be better to start your trip and to finish the trip. We hope to make it back again, thanks again Captain Tim.

John Wilkinson
Response from Charter operator

Glad you had a good experience.

FAQs about Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc.

Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc. offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trio – Ocean (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bay (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Ocean (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc., you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Sonar
  • Radar
Trips booked with Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc. include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (If the fish are hitting live bait we'll provide it. )
  • Lures
  • First mate (Please remember he is working for tips.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included. )
Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc. offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (50 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc. offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc. include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Dogfish
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your operator

John Wilkinson
John Wilkinson
John Wilkinson

Brigantine, New Jersey, United States

64 Fishing Reports
132 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since May 2014

'I started as a captain in 1972 and I love having novice customers catch their first big fish. My favorite fish is Striped Bass.' Captain John Wilkinson has a 100 ton United States Coast Guard master's license. He's been fishing the local waters since '68 – he can put you on the hottest bite around!

Our Team
James W.

James W.

Captain

Tim B.

Tim B.

Captain

64 Fishing Reports
132 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since May 2014

'I started as a captain in 1972 and I love having novice customers catch their first big fish. My favorite fish is Striped Bass.' Captain John Wilkinson has a 100 ton United States Coast Guard master's license. He's been fishing the local waters since '68 – he can put you on the hottest bite around!

Our Team
James W.

James W.

Captain

Tim B.

Tim B.

Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Dogfish
Dogfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Tautog
Tautog
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Dogfish
Dogfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Cold and windy
    Luke H.
    Luke H.
  • Fishing with John
    Jorge E.
    Jorge E.
  • Great People
    Douglas W.
    Douglas W.
  • AWESOME FISHING TRIP...if you have younger kids that fish this is the trip to take...Captain Tim is the hero..such a great time for everyone...
    Julieann H.
    Julieann H.
  • How big can a flounder get?
    Melissa S.
    Melissa S.
  • 8hr off-shore trip
    Kimberly O.
    Kimberly O.
  • July fishing trip
    Bruce B.
    Bruce B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Twin Vee
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
50 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Sonar
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
If the fish are hitting live bait we'll provide it.
Lures
First mate
Please remember he is working for tips.
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are included.

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Children as young as 4 have fished with us.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Brigantine right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
TautogTautog
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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