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

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(113 reviews)
Brigantine
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
Trips from US $450
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(18 reviews)
Brigantine
Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (97)
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Fishing with John
Fishing with John
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
90%
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Josh L.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 2, 2025
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Noah F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Greatest fishing charter of all time

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Ocean on July 16, 2025
Easily the best fishing charter of all time. We caught at least 100 fish and were able to get some keepers. The Captain Tim...
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Emil O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good Day on the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on May 20, 2025
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...
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Ira O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain and crew

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay on June 28, 2025
Second time and already planning the third
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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
Overall

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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