Charter Operator
John Wilkinson

Member since May 2014 Brigantine, United States
Background
"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!

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Brigantine, United States
Background
"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.
Captain
Tim B.
Captain

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(104 reviews)
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4.9 / 5
(18 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (96)
Fishing with John
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Great People
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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Melissa S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

How big can a flounder get?

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay on May 10, 2024
This is what I asked Captain Tim just before catching a keeper! Captain Tim at Babu Sport Fishing Charters,ย  was very...
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Jorge E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Ocean on September 14, 2024
This trip was awesome. Captain and first mate were super helpful, although it was towards end of season they were very transparent...
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Jacob S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Made my sons day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (PM) on August 25, 2024
Me and my eight-year-old son Leo do a yearly fishing trip and we usually find a charter and this was our first time to Atlantic...
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Lou L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on August 15, 2024
I book with Babu Fishing every year when Iโ€™m on the island. Captain John and Tim are two of the finest individuals you will...
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Patrick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on June 16, 2024
Today we introduced the grandkids to fishing the bay and what a great trip. Jim and John turned us onto twenty flounder and...
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