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
(107 reviews)
Brigantine
 2 bookings in the past week.
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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 125 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (97)
Cold and windy
Fishing with John
Fishing with John
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Angler rating
109
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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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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   NEW  4 Hour Trip – 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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Luke H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cold and windy

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on May 22, 2025
Always great to get out on the water. Cold windy day that we made the best of getting out there and getting some lines in the...
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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 – 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 – 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
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on August 15, 2024
I book with Babu Fishing every year when I’m on the island. Captain John and Tim are two of the finest individuals you will...
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