Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff

Operating out of Jamaica bay, New York, Karen Ann Charters are a team of professionals who know the local waters like the palm of their hands. They have multiple boats accommodating various fishing styles, but this one pursues trophy gamefish in the NY harbor, Jamaica Bay, Raritan Bay, Jersey, and South Shore!

Captain Vinnie Calabro welcomes you aboard his 21’ Maritime skiff, designed for stealth and dominating the flats and back bays with the ability to fish inshore, as well. The trolling motor and the Power-Pole allow anglers to get up close where others can’t go, to the skinniest of waters.

The boat can cater to up to 3 anglers fishing comfortably and comes with a 115 HP Evinrude engine. It also features top-of-the-line marine electronics, safety equipment, and a live bait tank to keep your bait spry and appetizing.

Captain Vinnie will show you the best inshore and flats hotspots and do everything in his power to put you on a catch of your dreams. Depending on the bite, you’ll get to go after giant Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Tautog, Weakfish, and Bluefish. If you’re into trolling and fly fishing, those are options, as well.

The charter includes the use of top-notch custom Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa fishing gear, fly fishing equipment, live bait, and lures. Catch cleaning and licenses are courtesy of the charter! Drinks and snacks are also included in the price.

Book a trip with Karen Ann Charters and get ready for some unforgettable inshore fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Dec 25
    US $300
    Light tackle, casting and live bait fly I provide spinning and baitcasting tackle. Fly rodders are welcomed. You will be fishing the back bay and inshore. The price for this inshore trip is $150 per person. Group of 3 discount 400.00 /
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
  • Shared trip
    6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $300
    Targeting trophy Striper and all species in season, this trip is for people that work and can't fish in the morning.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 25
    US $450
    There's nothing better than a 5-hour trip with an experienced guide at the helm and a group of friends! This trip is all about catching the biggest Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Tautog, Weakfish, and Bluefish. The trip is for groups of 1-4.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Private
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $550
    Charter the boat and relax with friends and family. Up to 4 anglers can come aboard.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
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FAQs about Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff

Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $150 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Private (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radar

Trips booked with Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Custom Penn, Shimano, Daiwa)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Great way to target big fish in skinny water. )
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (sight casting, live bait and lures)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Vinnie Calabro
New York City, New York, United States
5 Fishing Reports
198 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2017
For Captain Vinnie, nothing beats taking anglers out for an enjoyable day on the water. He has been fishing the local waters for over 40 years and knows the fishery inside out. He is happy to cater to both beginners and experts alike and will be of great help if this is your first time fishing in New York.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Weakfish Weakfish

Boat specs

Maritime (Center console) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 150HP suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Great way to target big fish in skinny water.
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
sight casting, live bait and lures
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Custom Penn, Shimano, Daiwa
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age
You Keep Catch
species in season
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Bianca G.
Valley Stream, New York
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The only girl on the boat

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on August 10, 2023
Captain and Mate definitely made this trip personable. They didn’t hold back from treating us like family. Took a second...
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Winnie L.
Los Angeles, CA
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Fishing with Lady Liberty

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on June 24, 2023
What an awesome experience to fish with the Statue of Liberty on my left and the skyscrapers of Manhattan on my right. It was...
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Anar A.
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Captain knows where the fish is

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on November 24, 2023
It was a beautiful and sunny but the coldest day of this fall, however we didn’t have chances to think about cold as Captain...
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Katarzyna B.
Jersey City, NJ
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Fun time in rough seas

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on June 3, 2023
The weather wasn’t ideal but the crew still made the trip fantastic and worth it. Everyone caught something and all in all...
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Karlsen T.
New York, NY
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Best Charter in New York

VERIFIED   Shared Trip (AM) on November 27, 2021
As an experienced angler, I prefer to use artificial lures and light tackle to catch fish. Big party boats and live bait don’t...
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