My Special "K" Charters 

5.0/5 (30 reviews)
 Howard Beach, New York City, NY 11414, United States

Welcome to My Special “K” Charters, your premier choice for an exceptional fishing experience based in Howard Beach, Queens, NY.

Our prime location at 160th Ave and Cross Bay Blvd serves as the launching point for our adventures. Embarking on our 27' Boston Whaler 270 Vantage, you’ll find a vessel that epitomizes safety, reliability, and comfort. Powered by twin 225-horsepower Mercury outboard motors, our boat guarantees swift and smooth transit to and from your chosen destination.

With a capacity to accommodate up to 4 passengers, our charter specializes in the art of bottom fishing in the tranquil, sheltered waters of Jamaica Bay, New York. Our services are tailored to cater to fishing enthusiasts of all levels, especially those new to the sport. Your seasoned Captain boasts over 30 years of experience navigating these waters and is well-versed in catching the diverse array of in-season species that populate the bay.

For your convenience, we provide all necessary bait and tackle to facilitate your angling pursuits. Depending on the prevailing weather conditions and the specific season, you’ll have the chance to target Fluke, Scup, Sea Bass, Bluefish, or Weakfish. While we encourage catch and release for conservation, you’re more than welcome to retain any legally caught fish. Our team will expertly fillet your catches at the dock, allowing you to take home the fruits of your labor.

Our vessel offers moderate bathroom facilities that are comfortable for women and children. While we provide drinking water, we kindly ask you to bring your own beverages and food. No Hard Liquor, Red Wine or Smoking is permitted aboard the vessel.

For your comfort and safety, we recommend keeping carry-on items to a minimum. A small cooler containing your trip’s essentials will be permitted.

Robert Fanelli

Captain

Robert Fanelli

 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $475 
Evening
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $475 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $575 
There are 8 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (47)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Adindara K.
Adindara K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing captain and boat, caught +20 fishes

VERIFIED
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Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2025

We went for a 4hr fishing trip on a weekend morning, and we were greeted by Capt Rob’s warm and cheerful welcome. It was 4 of us first time going fishing in New York and we’re all relatively beginners, and he was super patient in giving us guidance and tips on how to use the fishing rods. He put on bait each time, release the hook from fishes we caught and offered cold refrigerated drinks. We ended up having more than 20 catches (fluke, sand shark etc) in different areas although none passed the minimum legal size to keep and bring back home. We came super close though (caught a 17” fluke!). We all had a ton of great fun, and would definitely go back to fish with him again!

We went for a 4hr fishing trip on a weekend morning, and we were greeted by Capt Rob’s warm and cheerful welcome. It was 4 of us first time going fishing in New York and we’re all relatively beginners, and he was super patient in giving us guidance and tips on how to use the fishing rods. He put on bait each time, release the hook from fishes we caught and offered cold refrigerated drinks. We ended up having more than 20 catches (fluke, sand shark etc) in different areas although none passed...  

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 Adindara K. recommends My Special "K" Charters
Robert Fanelli
Robert Fanelli (The Captain)
Replied on July 5, 2025
Hey Andindara, Had a great time with you guys today. Great conversation and awesome company. Appreciate your generosity and hope to see you guys again. Perfect day on the water. Thank you.

Colin L.
Colin L.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Friendly captain, super clean boat, caught 20+ fish

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Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2025

Our group of 4 went on a 4 hour trip with Captain Rob on Saturday, 7/12, and had a great time overall. Rob met us at the arranged spot to walk us to the boat and went over safety / logistics in a professional and organized manner before we got on our way. Rob's boat is immaculately maintained and kept very clean. Fishing grounds were a short ride away and all in all, our group caught 20+ fish (fluke, rays, sharks) with one 22" keeper fluke. What I appreciated most was Rob's friendly demeanor and willingness to help. Highly recommend for any group that contains novice fishermen who might need a little help and guidance along the way. We'll be back soon enough!

Our group of 4 went on a 4 hour trip with Captain Rob on Saturday, 7/12, and had a great time overall. Rob met us at the arranged spot to walk us to the boat and went over safety / logistics in a professional and organized manner before we got on our way. Rob's boat is immaculately maintained and kept very clean. Fishing grounds were a short ride away and all in all, our group caught 20+ fish (fluke, rays, sharks) with one 22" keeper fluke. What I appreciated most was Rob's friendly demeanor...  

 Colin L. recommends My Special "K" Charters
Robert Fanelli
Robert Fanelli (The Captain)
Replied on July 13, 2025
Hi Colin, Had a great time with you guys, perfect weather and good company. Thank you for your generosity and hope to see you guys again. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

Shane W.
Shane W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2025

Wow!! Where do we start? Robert was great. Very knowledgeable, kind, personable, and Safety conscious. When we arrived to NYC the weather was not very promising and Robert kept a close eye on the weather and communicated with us the entire time the night before and morning of our trip. At roughly 6:00am he called and let us know that it was unsafe because of very dense fog, but said if we wanted he could keep an eye on it and let us know when the fog lifted and we could go out a little later, knowing we had come from Louisiana and really wanted to take this trip. At roughly 10:15am he called and said the fog was clearing an we could head his way. We ended up having a great day and a fantastic trip, and caught plenty of fish.

Wow!! Where do we start? Robert was great. Very knowledgeable, kind, personable, and Safety conscious. When we arrived to NYC the weather was not very promising and Robert kept a close eye on the weather and communicated with us the entire time the night before and morning of our trip. At roughly 6:00am he called and let us know that it was unsafe because of very dense fog, but said if we wanted he could keep an eye on it and let us know when the fog lifted and we could go out a little later,...  

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 Shane W. recommends My Special "K" Charters
Robert Fanelli
Robert Fanelli (The Captain)
Replied on May 30, 2025
Hi Shane, I had a great time with you and your son today. It was no doubt a rough start to the day but patience and determination ruled the day. We ended up having a fantastic trip. Enjoy the rest of your trip to NY and hope to see you guys again in the future, it was a pleasure fishing with you today.

Michael G.
Michael G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The Best!

VERIFIED
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3/4 Day Trip on July 11, 2025

Captain Rob is top notch! We booked a 3/4 day trip and we're on fish the whole time! My wife, 2 boys (8 and 10), and I had a blast. Rob made everything so easy. The boat was spotless and even had a small bathroom onbord. Bottom fishing was new to us, but with capt robs help we all caught several fish, 20+ total! If we're ever looking to bottom fish around Queens, he will be my first call! Thank you Rob!

Captain Rob is top notch! We booked a 3/4 day trip and we're on fish the whole time! My wife, 2 boys (8 and 10), and I had a blast. Rob made everything so easy. The boat was spotless and even had a small bathroom onbord. Bottom fishing was new to us, but with capt robs help we all caught several fish, 20+ total! If we're ever looking to bottom fish around Queens, he will be my first call! Thank you Rob!  

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 Michael G. recommends My Special "K" Charters
Robert Fanelli
Robert Fanelli (The Captain)
Replied on July 12, 2025
Hi Michael, Had a great time with you guys. Beautiful day on the water and plenty of fish to keep us busy. It was great meeting you and hope to see you again. Enjoy the Yankee game tonight, or in your case the Cubs game.. LOL… 😂

Rebecca P.
Rebecca P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Highly recommend for a relaxing, fun day on the water

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 11, 2025

Rob was awesome! He made sure we knew what we were doing and honestly seemed more excited about catching fish than we were. He kept moving us to new spots and gave us different gear to try so we had the best shot—and we ended up catching something to take home! We were thinking of checking out other fishing spots, but after today, we’re sticking with Rob. The boat was nice, the water was great, and Rob made it a perfect day out. Can’t wait to go back!

Rob was awesome! He made sure we knew what we were doing and honestly seemed more excited about catching fish than we were. He kept moving us to new spots and gave us different gear to try so we had the best shot—and we ended up catching something to take home! We were thinking of checking out other fishing spots, but after today, we’re sticking with Rob. The boat was nice, the water was great, and Rob made it a perfect day out. Can’t wait to go back!  

 Rebecca P. recommends My Special "K" Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Robert Fanelli
Robert Fanelli (The Captain)
Replied on May 12, 2025
Hi Rebecca, thank you so much and happy you guys had a great time. Appreciate the kind words and hope to see you again. Enjoy the fluke….

FAQs about My Special "K" Charters

What are the trip rates for My Special "K" Charters?

My Special "K" Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $475 per group - Evening (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with My Special "K" Charters?

When you book a trip with My Special "K" Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Moderate Accomodations
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
What's included in the trip price with My Special "K" Charters?

Trips booked with My Special "K" Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Bait included may not be live)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (only Scup filleting will be limited)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate (if required)
What types of fishing does My Special "K" Charters offer?

My Special "K" Charters offers the following type of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does My Special "K" Charters offer?

My Special "K" Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with My Special "K" Charters?

Top targeted fish species with My Special "K" Charters include:

  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Robert Fanelli

New York City, New York, United States

30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2024

40 years on the water fishing the New York Bite area and Jamaica Bay. Join me for a great fishing adventure!

The fish you can target

Bluefish
Bluefish
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Weakfish
Weakfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Moderate Accomodations

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Bait included may not be live

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

only Scup filleting will be limited

Drinks

Water

First Mate

if required

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.

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

5yrs and older

No Smoking

No Alcohol

Beer (cans), Hard Seltzer, Wine (white only) OK

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in New York City right now

BluefishBluefish
FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
WeakfishWeakfish
8 people are looking at this charter.