Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. 

4.8/5 (61 reviews)
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 164-32 95th Street, New York City, NY 11414, United States

Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp. 

4.8/5 (61 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 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (71)

Great fishing trip
Great fishing trip
Great fishing trip
+68

Angler rating

53
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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%

Showing 1 - 5 of 61 reviews
Showing: 5 of 61 reviews
Lillian Evans
Lillian Evans
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip
Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay on May 17, 20253 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!
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Reported catch:
Striped Bass
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Aki Kolehmainen
Aki Kolehmainen
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Private on September 20, 20251 adult
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.
Response from Captain
September 21, 2025
nice day/good catch/great guy thank you
1
Bohdan Bilyk
Bohdan Bilyk
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Vinnie
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on August 23, 20254 adults
Super
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Response from Captain
August 24, 2025
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Sergei Shatilov
Sergei Shatilov
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on July 13, 20253 adults
0
Bianca Garcia
Bianca Garcia
Valley Stream, New York
5.0
Verified
The only girl on the boat
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on August 10, 20232 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
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Reported catch:
Bluefish
Striped Bass
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Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $340 
Shared tour: for 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
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US $350 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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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
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US $865 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (71)

Great fishing trip
Great fishing trip
Great fishing trip
+68

Angler rating

53
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 61 reviews
Showing: 5 of 61 reviews
Lillian Evans
Lillian Evans
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip
Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay on May 17, 20253 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!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
0
Aki Kolehmainen
Aki Kolehmainen
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Private on September 20, 20251 adult
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.
Response from Captain
September 21, 2025
nice day/good catch/great guy thank you
1
Bohdan Bilyk
Bohdan Bilyk
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Vinnie
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on August 23, 20254 adults
Super
Review media 0
Response from Captain
August 24, 2025
0
Sergei Shatilov
Sergei Shatilov
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on July 13, 20253 adults
0
Bianca Garcia
Bianca Garcia
Valley Stream, New York
5.0
Verified
The only girl on the boat
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on August 10, 20232 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
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Reported catch:
Bluefish
Striped Bass
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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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