Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing 

4.8/5 (9 reviews)
 601 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949, United States

Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing 

Fort Pierce, FL, United States
22 ft
3
4.8/5 (9 reviews)

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I offer small, personalized charters. I bring 50 plus years' experience to you. At last! Karen Ann Charters is running fishing trips in Florida. Until now, you had the chance to sail out with them only in New York. Their Sunshine State trips are available from December to mid-April and you can find them in Ft. Pierce & Stuart. As always, Captain Vinnie welcomes both novices and experienced anglers. There's enough fish for everyone!

You'll start your trip on one of our fleets center consoles. These nimble boats are perfect for inshore, offshore, and back bay fishing and offers enough room for 4 anglers. The boat is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and has top-notch navigational electronics. There's also a wireless trolling motor, for when you need to be super quiet and sneak up on fish.

I specialize in back bay skinny water fishing. I promise you will learn and be proactive.

Your rods and reels are fully covered. The captain also prepares a variety of lures and makes sure there's enough live bait. Your license, drinks, and snacks are also covered, so you basically just need to show up! One boat in Jamaica Bay, Raritan Bay, and New York Harbor.

Join Karen Ann Charters and see what a day without a care in the world looks like!

I offer small, personalized charters. I bring 50 plus years' experience to you. At last! Karen Ann Charters is running fishing trips in Florida. Until now, you had the chance to sail out with them only in New York. Their Sunshine State trips are available from December to mid-April and you can find them in Ft. Pierce & Stuart. As always, Captain Vinnie welcomes both novices and experienced anglers. There's enough fish for everyone!

You'll start your trip on one of our fleets center consoles. These nimble boats are perfect for inshore, offshore, and back bay fishing and offers enough room for 4 anglers. The boat is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and has top-notch navigational electronics. There's also a wireless trolling motor, for when you need to be super quiet and sneak up on fish.

I specialize in back bay skinny water fishing. I promise you will learn and be proactive.

Your rods and reels are fully covered. The captain also prepares a variety of lures and makes sure there's enough live bait. Your license, drinks, and snacks are also covered, so you basically just need to show up! One boat in Jamaica Bay, Raritan Bay, and New York Harbor.

Join Karen Ann Charters and see what a day without a care in the world looks like!

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Captain
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Trip availability and prices

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3/4 Day Trip – Shared (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Mar 15
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Mini Trip 2hra
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Mar 15
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Bluefish (Tailor)
+1
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Night Tide Trips
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Mar 15
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Mar 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Mar 15
US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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4.8
9 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Jeffrey Kazel
Jeffrey Kazel
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
5.0
Verified
March fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip – Shared (PM) on March 8, 20262 adults

Richard Muckle
Richard Muckle
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2019
7 trips
4.0
Verified
Fishing with Vinnie
3/4 Day Trip – Shared (PM) on February 25, 20262 adults

Daniel Mencia
Daniel Mencia
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Full day
Full Day Trip on May 13, 20224 adults

My brothers, son an I have learned helpful tips for fishing. Captain and crew were great . The experience was awesome ! Will go again !

Tony Peh
Tony Peh
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Vinnie
Full Day Trip on December 28, 20203 adults1 child

Albert Go
Albert Go
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
April 16, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on April 16, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing

Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Shared (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Mini Trip 2hra (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Night Tide Trips (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing 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 Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Kite fishing
Top targeted fish species with Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Ladyfish
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Vinnie Calabro
Vinnie Calabro
Vinnie Calabro

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

5 Fishing Reports
153 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.

5 Fishing Reports
153 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.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Kite Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Radar

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 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No min. age
No alcohol
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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 Fort Pierce right now

AmberjackAmberjack
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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