Karen Ann Charters – 25'

Karen Ann Charters runs amazing fishing trips from Howard Beach, NY! If you’re looking for a professional service and a guide with years of experience – you’ve found it. Captain Vinnie and his team always put extra effort into their trips and they make every guest feel comfortable with them. Whether you’re hoping to break a personal record or you’re just beginning your fishing journey, they’ll take you exploring the NY waters, Jamaica Bay, Raritan Bay, and more.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 25’ Parker boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. She’s powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine and has all navigational electronics you need to easily find the schools of fish.

The team starts working several hours before your trip begins. They make a stash of freshly caught herring, mullet, or bunker that you’ll use as live bait. All of this pays off in the end, when you land a trophy Striper! You can also target Tautog, Bluefish, Bluefin Tuna, and Black Seabass. The best part is – your catch is yours to keep after the trip. If you’re saving it for later, don’t forget to bring a cooler.

The captain will provide you with Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa rods and reels. If you’re an avid fly fisherman, you can also use fly fishing equipment. Your fishing license is covered and the crew will also prepare snacks and drinks.

Karen Ann Charters can adjust each trip to your needs. Contact them to discuss the details and have an unforgettable day on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Per Person
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $900
    This trip is for anglers that like to fish but can't go in the morning. You will target Striped Bass and other seasonal trophy fish.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 25
    US $600
    Spend a whole day targeting trophy-sized Stripers! The crew will prepare lots of live bait in advance. If you're interested to see how it's done, get in touch to join them earlier. You'll also target Tautog, Tuna, and Black Seabass.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $650
    A 6-hour fishing trip. Targeting Striped Bass. Use our tackle or bring your own. Newbies welcomed! Singles welcomed to join shared trips!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Advance Notice
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $950
    A 6-hour trip in the afternoon. Make sure to check for availability before booking.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Private Charter
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $4,500
    A private 6-hour trip starting at 6:00 a.m.
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FAQs about Karen Ann Charters – 25'

Karen Ann Charters – 25' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Per Person (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip (MAX 4) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Advance Notice (6 hours)
  • US $750 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Private Charter (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Karen Ann Charters – 25', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radar

Trips booked with Karen Ann Charters – 25' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Custom Penn, Shimano, Daiwa)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Karen Ann Charters – 25' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Karen Ann Charters – 25' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Karen Ann Charters – 25' include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

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
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass
Tautog Tautog

Boat specs

Parker (Center console) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
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 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Chip B.
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip – Per Person on March 25, 2024
I’ve been on many guided trips and this one was the best. Vinnie doesn’t mess around if the fish aren’t there he moves...
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Per Person on November 11, 2023
Exceptional fishing charter experience! From start to finish, Vinnie and Roger demonstrated unmatched expertise.  The captain...
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Veronica K.
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5.0 / 5
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (MAX 4) on August 6, 2023
Captian Vinnie was really great with locating tons of fish for my boys to catch. My boys really enjoyed the experience and...
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Jens V.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Vinnie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Per Person on May 21, 2023
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Raegan B.
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Great Father Son Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip – Private Charter on March 28, 2024
We had a wonderful time on the water! I highly recommend. RB
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