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
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $450

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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Douglas W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great People

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (PM) on August 27, 2024
Have been out multiple times. These guys are the best!
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Ken M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Raritan Bay Striper on November 2, 2024
Ken M. recommends Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc.
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Maria 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 (PM) on June 10, 2023
Maria F. recommends Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc.
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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
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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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Patrick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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