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!
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Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc.

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(113 reviews)
Brigantine
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Babu Sport Fishing Charters - 19โ€™

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
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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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Nahki B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Ocean on July 29, 2023
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James G.
Avalon, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Ocean on August 4, 2022
Knowledgeable captain, put us on the fish
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Todd S.
Massillon, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing trip to date

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on July 13, 2021
captain John and his first mate Ron were two of the nicest guys to spend a morning with finishing . We had a great time and...
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Paul K.
Birdsboro, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hr trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Striper on June 5, 2021
The experience was great. Everyone on the boat cought multiple fish, some keepers some not. Very friendly and knowledgeable....
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Mark F.
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   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on October 9, 2022
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