PrimeTime Fishing Charters
Whether you’re looking for the reel-screaming thrill of fighting a trophy-sized fish or you want to provide your family a relaxing day spent outdoors, PrimeTime Fishing Charters has a trip for you! Captain Karl McKenna will put you on the hottest bite in the waters of New Jersey.
You’ll fish from a 20’ Grady White walkaround, built in 1990. She’s proven the quality of her build time again and again and still takes anglers with the same gusto as the day she was launched. She can handle 2 anglers and the captain at the same time. The engine is a 200 HP Yamaha outboard that’ll get you to your fishing grounds quickly.
Capt. Karl will provide you with the equipment and instruction for a wide range of fishing techniques. You’ll do bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, spinning, and drift fishing with conventional or fly rods. You should bring your own fly rods, though.
This mix of techniques is there for a reason; there’s a great variety of species to target. Striped Bass, Flounder, Tautog, Ling, Bluefish, Scup, and whatever else you run into can be hooked up.
Remember to pack a cooler for your catch, the captain will clean and fillet your fish free of charge. Fishing licenses aren’t needed, the captain’s license will cover you. Later departure times are available upon request.
Explore the waters of New Jersey the right way. Book a trip with PrimeTime Fishing Charters and cast off on a fishing adventure!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (54)
+51Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Jul 17, 2025
5 Hour Trip
Convenient location and captain knows where to fish
Captain Karl is easygoing, knows his business, and provided a good trip. Too bad the fluke weren’t as agreeable although we tried several spots but the fish wouldn’t always respond. We did get a couple of keepers and had to return a few that weren’t tall enough. Next time, fingers crossed.
Captain Karl is easygoing, knows his business, and provided a good trip. Too bad the fluke weren’t as agreeable although we tried...
Captain replied
May 17, 2025
5 Hour Trip
Best birthday present ever
Captain Karl made my birthday one of the most memorable days of my life! Great job showing me and my kids the bay and what fish are in season. Also having the patience to answer all my questions. I highly recommend anyone book a trip with captain Karl. I will be see you soon sir. Thanks again.
Captain Karl made my birthday one of the most memorable days of my life! Great job showing me and my kids the bay and what fish...
Captain replied
Jul 10, 2025
7 Hour Trip
Pleasant experience
Captain Karl is very experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, extremely helpful and hardworking. He put us on different types of fish, some we never caught before.
Captain Karl is very experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, extremely helpful and hardworking. He put us on different types of...
Captain replied
Sep 14, 2024
5 Hour Trip
Prime Time Fishing Characters
What a great time! On this trip the captain had us in the action all morning and afternoon, having a blast trying to real up so many fish. We made some great memories, thanks so much for the time out there. We’ll be sure to book again and would recommend anyone to come out as well.
What a great time! On this trip the captain had us in the action all morning and afternoon, having a blast trying to real up so...
Captain replied
Jun 2, 2025
7 Hour Trip
Prime time
Awesome captain very knowledgeable and very aware of where the fish is at all times and funny and very easy to get along with
Awesome captain very knowledgeable and very aware of where the fish is at all times and funny and very easy to get along with
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (54)
+51Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Convenient location and captain knows where to fish
5 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025
Captain Karl is easygoing, knows his business, and provided a good trip. Too bad the fluke weren’t as agreeable although we tried several spots but the fish wouldn’t always respond. We did get a couple of keepers and had to return a few that weren’t tall enough. Next time, fingers crossed.
Captain Karl is easygoing, knows his business, and provided a good trip. Too bad the fluke weren’t as agreeable although we tried several spots but the fish wouldn’t always respond. We did get a couple of keepers and had to return a few that weren’t tall enough. Next time, fingers crossed.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best birthday present ever
5 Hour Trip on May 17, 2025
Captain Karl made my birthday one of the most memorable days of my life! Great job showing me and my kids the bay and what fish are in season. Also having the patience to answer all my questions. I highly recommend anyone book a trip with captain Karl. I will be see you soon sir. Thanks again.
Captain Karl made my birthday one of the most memorable days of my life! Great job showing me and my kids the bay and what fish are in season. Also having the patience to answer all my questions. I highly recommend anyone book a trip with captain Karl. I will be see you soon sir. Thanks again.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Pleasant experience
7 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025
Captain Karl is very experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, extremely helpful and hardworking. He put us on different types of fish, some we never caught before.
Captain Karl is very experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, extremely helpful and hardworking. He put us on different types of fish, some we never caught before.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Prime Time Fishing Characters
5 Hour Trip on September 14, 2024
What a great time! On this trip the captain had us in the action all morning and afternoon, having a blast trying to real up so many fish. We made some great memories, thanks so much for the time out there. We’ll be sure to book again and would recommend anyone to come out as well.
What a great time! On this trip the captain had us in the action all morning and afternoon, having a blast trying to real up so many fish. We made some great memories, thanks so much for the time out there. We’ll be sure to book again and would recommend anyone to come out as well.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Prime time
7 Hour Trip on June 2, 2025
Awesome captain very knowledgeable and very aware of where the fish is at all times and funny and very easy to get along with
Awesome captain very knowledgeable and very aware of where the fish is at all times and funny and very easy to get along with
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