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
(113 reviews)
Brigantine
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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 131 reviews
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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Patrick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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James E.
Schenectady, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip with captain tim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Ocean/Striper on August 3, 2023
What a day. My two kids and I enjoyed every minute. Captain tim was determined to find only the best spots and he did. We caught...
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Deana C.
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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This is a vacation highlight!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2023
My boys are 8 & 10 and the Captain was so good with them.ย  He taught them about the fish and area.ย  My youngest fell in love...
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Melissa M.
Berwick, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning Flounder Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on June 3, 2023
During the 8-12 am trip we never had to many dull moments. The captain knew exactly where to go and was so quick and helpful...
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Timothy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun and fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on June 25, 2024
Tim and John know the grounds and made a fun, successful outing for a bunch of novices and first timers.ย  Everyone caught...
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