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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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Babu Sport Fishing Charters, Inc.

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

Babu Sport Fishing Charters - 19โ€™

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

Fishing Reports

Tog and Fluke dates available
Tog and Fluke dates available
Apr 16, 2024 Brigantine
The tog season continues until the end of April, and fluke opens on May 4th. I have the last weekend in April available for tog, and the first May weekend for fluke. Contact us if you would like to book.
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Tautog opens April 1
Tautog opens April 1
Mar 22, 2024 Brigantine
Babu Charters will be focusing on Tautog in April on our ocean trips and striped bass in the bay. The bay trips start at $450 for four people.
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Rariton Bay striper
Rariton Bay striper
Nov 3, 2023 Brigantine
Fun catching striper on top water in Rariton Bay.
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Light tackle Raratan Bay Striper
Light tackle Raratan Bay Striper
Oct 26, 2023 Brigantine
Today we boated 23 striper in three hours of fishing. All were caught on light tackle, and many were on top water baits. We released everything, but would have had a limit of 28" to under 31" plus we could have used tags on the five 25" to under 28" fish caught. We are only going to be on the Raratan Bay a few more weeks. If you would like to get in on some great action contact us.
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Raritan Bay striper
Raritan Bay striper
Oct 20, 2023 Brigantine
The Babu captains trailer-ed the boat to Raritan Bay, and went striper fishing with light tackle exploring the area. They hooked and release over 12 striper once they found the location and bait the fish preferred. We were run and gun fishing most of the time and caught all the fish casting lures, buck-tails, and paddle tails. We are only going to be here for a few weeks. Contact us if you want to have some fun catching striper.
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Early Fall Fishing
Early Fall Fishing
Oct 5, 2023 Brigantine
Captains Tim and John had a fun fishing trip aboard Babu III. A variety of over 35 fish were caught including a lobster and a 22" fluke. Everything caught was released including several keeper sea bass and a large kingfish. The boat will be going to Raritan Bay in about 10 days to get in on the striper bite.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
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Edward R.
Mechanicville, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best part of our vacation

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (PM) on June 24, 2022
Very professional and knowledgeable crew. Put us on the fish all day . You could say they were jumping into the boat. I highly...
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SCOTT F.
Gloucester Township, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay on July 29, 2022
Was a great trip caught over 40 fish in 4 hrs very nice captain and mate will be going back in the future
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Laura F.
Lindenwold, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning fishing trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on May 27, 2021
Myself and siblings took my Dad out for a morning fishing trip with Captain John and First mate Ron. We had a great time! They...
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Bryan Y.
Red Bank, New Jersey
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt. Tim

VERIFIED   Trip for Bryan on August 26, 2022
Had a great day with Capt. Tim and BABU for my dadโ€™s birthday.ย  Capt. Tim was really great with my two daughters (6 & 8)...
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Michaela C.
North Syracuse, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great way to start our trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trio โ€“ Ocean (AM) on August 9, 2021
We had a special request of a later start time and communication and flexibility with the captain was fantastic. Really nice...
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