Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. 

4.8
(67 reviews)
 164-32 95th Street, New York City, NY 11414, United States–

Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. 

New York City, NY, United States
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26 ft
4
4.8
(67 reviews)

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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 26' Center Console, 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 4 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!

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 26' Center Console, 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 4 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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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $340
Shared tour: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 10 - Dec 25
Cobia
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
+2
US $350
Shared tour: 2 people
Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Triggerfish (Gray)
Tautog
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $865
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.8
67 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (87)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (67)

  • Jake Kleinmahon
    Jake Kleinmahon
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2019
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Amazing Striped Bass Trip

    6 Hour Trip – Private on October 28, 2026 • 1 adult

    Caught so many fish. the captain and mate were fantastic. We were using live bunker

  • Tony Zheng
    Tony Zheng
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    one of the best trip ever

    Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay on November 2, 2026 • 3 adults
  • Shirley Encarnacion
    Shirley Encarnacion
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Vinnie

    Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay on August 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    awesome experience with an amazing crew

  • Lillian Evans
    Lillian Evans
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Trip

    Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay on May 17, 2025 • 3 adults

    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!

  • Bianca Garcia
    Bianca Garcia
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    The only girl on the boat

    6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on August 10, 2023 • 2 adults

    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

  • Bohdan Bilyk
    Bohdan Bilyk
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Vinnie

    6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on August 23, 2025 • 4 adults

    Super

  • Peter Bennet
    Peter Bennet
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Doubling Up

    6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on September 25, 2024 • 3 adults

    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.

  • Karlsen Termini
    Karlsen Termini
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter in New York

    Shared Trip (AM) on November 27, 2021 • 1 adult

    As an experienced angler, I prefer to use artificial lures and light tackle to catch fish. Big party boats and live bait don’t have the same appeal to me anymore. Captain Vinnie is one of the few charters I’ve been able to find in New York to accommodate top tier artificial lure fishing and make it accessible for all levels of angling experience. The Karen Anne Crew constantly put our group on fish, chasing stacks of striped bass and giving us the best chance to hook up to fish. Vinnie is clearly a knowledgeable captain and knows these waters better than anyone. Everyone in our group from novices to seasoned hookers went home happy and with fish. I’ll be going again soon. Thanks Vinnie and Miles!

  • Dustin Fleming
    Dustin Fleming
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip w/ Captain Vinnie and first mate Miles

    Shared Trip (AM) on November 5, 2021 • 2 adults

    I had never fished the Atlantic this far north so it was a completely new experience. This was not a problem at all. Captain Vinnie fishes these waters everyday during the New York fishing season and we zipped from spot to spot- The action was early and often! Caught my first striper right off the bat and the morning flew by from there . The first one we got trolling and then we ended up jigging the bottom and stripers we’re getting pulled onto the boat left and right. I went along on a trip with 5 other people I had never met and soon found out many of the people were repeat clients who exclusively fish with this outfit- when I’m in the area again I will be added to that list of repeat clients. I can’t thank the crew enough for their generosity and professionalism, they were one of the best charters I had ever gone out with. Answered all my questions - and everybody else’s and provided the gear if you did not bring your own. Even if a person had zero experience fishing this would be a great crew to team up with . They’ve got a forever customer

  • Brian Turcina
    Brian Turcina
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip...Highly Recommended

    6 Hour Trip – Private on September 5, 2022 • 4 adults

    Captain Vinnie was great. He was extremely professional and very responsive. The boat and equipment were great. We were a group of 2 dads and 2 sons and he took care of everything, putting us on fish all day. We did a half day trip and caught close to 50 stripers and blues. We'll be back for sure.

FAQs about Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.

Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $170 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $175 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay (7 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $165 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Private (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp., you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
Trips booked with Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Custom Penn, Shimano, Daiwa)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Great way to target big fish in skinny water. )
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. include:
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Thresher)

Your captain

Vinnie Calabro
Vinnie Calabro
New York City, New York, United States
5 Fishing Reports
164 Customer reviews
Typical response 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.
Vinnie Calabro
Vinnie Calabro
5
reports
164
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
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.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Tony Z.
    Tony Z.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large striped bass aboard a center-console fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jake K.
    Jake K.
    Caught so many fish. the captain and mate were fantastic. We were using live bunker
  • Two anglers proudly display a large striped bass aboard a small fishing boat on choppy coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Zheng O.
    Zheng O.
  • Angler proudly displaying a caught flounder while fishing on a charter boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Shirley E.
    Shirley E.
    awesome experience with an amazing crew
  • Angler holding a large snook aboard a center-console fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    As the 2025 season winds down want to thank all of those who shared their fishing adventure with me. I'll be in Fort Pierce Florida for the winter, so I look forward to fishing with you down south. Some new additions and programs will be posted soon so I hope you can check back in from time to time. depending on the weather I'll be back in New York sailing from jamaica Bay /Raritan Bay & Croton stalking trophy striped bass and all species in season. With over 50 years on the bay, I want to share my love of fishing and experience with you. Book early for prime dates, happy Holidays and tight lines. Until the next tide... Captain Vinnie
  • Adult angler holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Visiting NY or local angler looking for some crazy action.
  • Two adult anglers display a pair of large silver fish aboard the Karen Ann charter boat, with Garmin electronics and open-water scenery in the background.
    Fish 1
    Weakfish
    Aki K.
    Aki K.
    We had an amazing day catching weakfish and bluefish. Vinnie taught me new ways of fishing and he gave his best to make the trip as good as possible for me.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Tope Shark
    Bohdan B.
    Bohdan B.
    Super
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass on a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Lillian E.
    Lillian E.
    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!
  • Solo angler proudly holding a large striped bass while fly fishing from a boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    A stones throw from JFK airport Jamaica bay has epic memories waiting for you.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Custom Penn, Shimano, Daiwa
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

What’s biting in New York City right now

FlounderFlounder
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)

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