PrimeTime Fishing Charters
5.0/5 (67 reviews)
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1 Marina on the Bay court, Highlands, NJ 07732, United States–
PrimeTime Fishing Charters
5.0/5 (67 reviews)
1 Marina on the Bay court
Highlands, NJ, United States
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!
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rating
5.0
67 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (61)
What anglers say
96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish
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Lane Johnson
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2024
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First time saltwater fishing!
5 Hour Trip on August 17, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
Our 8-year-old son, Hunter, had the ultimate saltwater fishing experience today—his dream come true! Captain Karl is absolutely top-notch. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he was also patient, encouraging, and especially great with Hunter. We reeled in flounder, snappers, and even got a surprise ray! Couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you, Karl, for making it so memorable. Highly recommend 100%!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
August 17, 2025
Thanks for the nice review. Hope to see you in the spring for the Striper run.
Andy Diamant
New Jersey, US
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Member since 2025
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4.7
Verified
Convenient location and captain knows where to fish
5 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025 • 2 adults
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.
Response from Captain
July 19, 2025
Andy. Thanks for the review. Hope to see you guys again soon.
Capt. Karl
Rita Faulkner
Repeat angler
New York, US
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Member since 2022
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3 trips
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5.0
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Fishing with Karl
5 Hour Trip on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults
The Captain was knowledgeable and very helpful. We had a great fishing experience and also learned new skills. i would highly recommend using this charter.
Response from Captain
September 19, 2025
Rita thanks for the nice review. i enjoyed having you guys on the boat and hope to see you again.
Capt Karl.
John Vogel
Texas, US
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Member since 2024
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5.0
Verified
Pleasant experience
7 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Karl is very experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, extremely helpful and hardworking. He put us on different types of fish, some we never caught before.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 11, 2025
Thanks for the nice review Jack. I really enjoyed having you and your brothers on board. Hope we can do it again soon.
Mario Millan
New Jersey, US
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Member since 2025
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5.0
Verified
Prime time
7 Hour Trip on June 2, 2025 • 3 adults
Awesome captain very knowledgeable and very aware of where the fish is at all times and funny and very easy to get along with
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 3, 2025
Mario thank you for the nice review. I enjoyed having you guys on board and hope to have you back soon.
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5 Hour Trip
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Nov 30
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
7 Hour Trip
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 15
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating
5.0
67 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (61)
What anglers say
96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish
All reviews (67)
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Lane Johnson
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
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5.0
Verified
First time saltwater fishing!
5 Hour Trip on August 17, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
Our 8-year-old son, Hunter, had the ultimate saltwater fishing experience today—his dream come true! Captain Karl is absolutely top-notch. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he was also patient, encouraging, and especially great with Hunter. We reeled in flounder, snappers, and even got a surprise ray! Couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you, Karl, for making it so memorable. Highly recommend 100%!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
August 17, 2025
Thanks for the nice review. Hope to see you in the spring for the Striper run.
Andy Diamant
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
Convenient location and captain knows where to fish
5 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025 • 2 adults
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.
Response from Captain
July 19, 2025
Andy. Thanks for the review. Hope to see you guys again soon.
Capt. Karl
Rita Faulkner
Repeat angler
New York, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Karl
5 Hour Trip on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults
The Captain was knowledgeable and very helpful. We had a great fishing experience and also learned new skills. i would highly recommend using this charter.
Response from Captain
September 19, 2025
Rita thanks for the nice review. i enjoyed having you guys on the boat and hope to see you again.
Capt Karl.
John Vogel
Texas, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Pleasant experience
7 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Karl is very experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, extremely helpful and hardworking. He put us on different types of fish, some we never caught before.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 11, 2025
Thanks for the nice review Jack. I really enjoyed having you and your brothers on board. Hope we can do it again soon.
Mario Millan
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Prime time
7 Hour Trip on June 2, 2025 • 3 adults
Awesome captain very knowledgeable and very aware of where the fish is at all times and funny and very easy to get along with
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 3, 2025
Mario thank you for the nice review. I enjoyed having you guys on board and hope to have you back soon.
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots