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!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(86 reviews)
Brigantine
trips from US $450
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(17 reviews)
Brigantine
trips from US $325

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
Half day with Babu Charters - Captain James Wilkinson
Half day with Babu Charters - Captain James Wilkinson
Half day with Babu Charters - Captain James Wilkinson
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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
97%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
87%
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Michael S.
Williamstown, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on June 24, 2018
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Daniel F.
Audubon, PA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trio โ€“ Ocean (AM) on September 29, 2018
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James D.
Sea Isle City, New Jersey
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   10 Hour Trip - Offshore on August 21, 2018
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Steve D.
Audubon, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hrs fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (PM) on July 22, 2017
Awesome day on the water with the Babu crew!
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Brian C.
Albany, NY
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 Day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trio โ€“ Ocean (AM) on August 15, 2018
All in all this was a descent trip.ย  Was discouraged with what was caught during this trip.ย  Expected more than what was...
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