Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. 

4.8/5 (60 reviews)
 164-32 95th Street, New York City, NY 11414, United States
4.8/5 (60 reviews)
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164-32 95th Street
New York City, NY, United States
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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 Suzuki SS 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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (68)

Fishing with Vinnie
Fishing with Vinnie
Excellent Trip
+65

Angler rating

52
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

92%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

98%

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Showing: 5 of 60 reviews
Lillian E.
Lillian E.
5.0/5

May 17, 2025

Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay

Excellent Trip

VERIFIED

Captain Vinnie and First Mate Miles took us on a great trip to catch striped bass! We had a range of experience in the group and they helped us all successfully catch fish. We started around 4:30am and caught live bait, and then we went out to catch our striped bass. Captain Vinnie put us on the fish and you could tell that he knew what he was doing, knew the area extremely well, and knew most of the other captains on the water. We had a great time!

Captain Vinnie and First Mate Miles took us on a great trip to catch striped bass! We had a range of experience in the group and...  

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 Lillian E. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
 Lillian E. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.

Bohdan B.
Bohdan B.
5.0/5

Aug 23, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)

Fishing with Vinnie

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Sergei S.
Sergei S.
5.0/5

Jul 13, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM)

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

 Sergei S. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
 Sergei S. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.

Peter B.
Peter B.
4.7/5

Sep 25, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM)

Doubling Up

VERIFIED

Second trip with Vinnie, this time fly fishing. Great time again. Lots of fish at the start of the session, with “two fish on” several times with my friend Richard. Slowed later but the tides and winds were against us. Brilliant.

Second trip with Vinnie, this time fly fishing. Great time again. Lots of fish at the start of the session, with “two fish on”...  

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 Peter B. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
1 person finds this review helpful
 Peter B. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
1 person finds this review helpful

Bianca G.
Bianca G.

Valley Stream, New York

5.0/5

Aug 10, 2023

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)

The only girl on the boat

VERIFIED

Captain and Mate definitely made this trip personable. They didn’t hold back from treating us like family. Took a second for me to learn the fishing lingo but Miles was more than patient in showing me the ropes. My son loves Captains way about him what can ya say he is authentically him. The fishing was great caught amazing striper and some blue fish. I honestly think this trip wouldn’t have been the same without Captain Vinnie and Miles. Captain is quick to bust your balls and is hilarious and slick at the mouth but nonetheless he is genuine and was a gentleman for sure. Coming back in spring time booking soon

Captain and Mate definitely made this trip personable. They didn’t hold back from treating us like family. Took a second for me...  

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 Bianca G. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
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US $340 
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6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
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US $550 
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US $865 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (68)

Fishing with Vinnie
Fishing with Vinnie
Excellent Trip
+65

Angler rating

52
2
0
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

89%

Friendly captain

92%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

98%

Showing 1 - 5 of 60 reviews
Showing: 5 of 60 reviews
Lillian E.
Lillian E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent Trip

VERIFIED

Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay on May 17, 2025

Captain Vinnie and First Mate Miles took us on a great trip to catch striped bass! We had a range of experience in the group and they helped us all successfully catch fish. We started around 4:30am and caught live bait, and then we went out to catch our striped bass. Captain Vinnie put us on the fish and you could tell that he knew what he was doing, knew the area extremely well, and knew most of the other captains on the water. We had a great time!

Captain Vinnie and First Mate Miles took us on a great trip to catch striped bass! We had a range of experience in the group and they helped us all successfully catch fish. We started around 4:30am and caught live bait, and then we went out to catch our striped bass. Captain Vinnie put us on the fish and you could tell that he knew what he was doing, knew the area extremely well, and knew most of the other captains on the water. We had a great time!  

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 Lillian E. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.

Bohdan B.
Bohdan B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Vinnie

VERIFIED
NEW

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on August 23, 2025

Super

Super  

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 Bohdan B. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
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Replied on August 24, 2025
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Sergei S.
Sergei S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on July 13, 2025

 

 Sergei S. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.

Peter B.
Peter B.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Doubling Up

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on September 25, 2024

Second trip with Vinnie, this time fly fishing. Great time again. Lots of fish at the start of the session, with “two fish on” several times with my friend Richard. Slowed later but the tides and winds were against us. Brilliant.

Second trip with Vinnie, this time fly fishing. Great time again. Lots of fish at the start of the session, with “two fish on” several times with my friend Richard. Slowed later but the tides and winds were against us. Brilliant.  

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 Peter B. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
1 person finds this review helpful

Bianca G.
Bianca G.

Valley Stream, New York

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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 for me to learn the fishing lingo but Miles was more than patient in showing me the ropes. My son loves Captains way about him what can ya say he is authentically him. The fishing was great caught amazing striper and some blue fish. I honestly think this trip wouldn’t have been the same without Captain Vinnie and Miles. Captain is quick to bust your balls and is hilarious and slick at the mouth but nonetheless he is genuine and was a gentleman for sure. Coming back in spring time booking soon

Captain and Mate definitely made this trip personable. They didn’t hold back from treating us like family. Took a second for me to learn the fishing lingo but Miles was more than patient in showing me the ropes. My son loves Captains way about him what can ya say he is authentically him. The fishing was great caught amazing striper and some blue fish. I honestly think this trip wouldn’t have been the same without Captain Vinnie and Miles. Captain is quick to bust your balls and is hilarious...  

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 Bianca G. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
C hawk
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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