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)
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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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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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Kimberly O.
Lincoln Park, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8hr off-shore trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 6, 2022
Our trip was amazing! John and Tim were excellent. Both were very nice, knowledgeable, and knew exactly where the fish were....
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Aleksandr S.
Houghton, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July 4th 8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 4, 2021
We had a great experience with captan John and his son Andrew. Both were very professional and friendly. There were 5 of us...
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Justin P.
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 16, 2021
After I booked James reached out promptly. I informed him that the trip was was for myself and my 6 year old son. Captain James...
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Adi K.
Lebanon, NH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Early fall fishing (9/25/21)

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay on September 25, 2021
We had a great experience with Captain John and his First Mate, Ron. They were friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about...
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