Captain Stu ChartersĀ 

4.9/5Ā (14 reviews)
Ā 170 Abeel Street, Kingston, NY 12401, United States–

Captain Stu ChartersĀ 

Kingston, NY, United States
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23 ft
4
4.9/5Ā (14 reviews)

Make the most of your time in Kingston and go fishing with Captain Stu's Charters. With Captain Stu at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands. We are able to put you on that fish of a lifetime. We are a catch and release boat and participate in tagging through Grey Tag to help with migratory research to keep the fishery going for generations to come

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Black Drum, Bullhead, Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, White Perch, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll step aboard a 23' Chaparral sportfishing boat with room for 4 passengers. It comes with downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't leave home without sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Captain Stu's Charters!

Make the most of your time in Kingston and go fishing with Captain Stu's Charters. With Captain Stu at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands. We are able to put you on that fish of a lifetime. We are a catch and release boat and participate in tagging through Grey Tag to help with migratory research to keep the fishery going for generations to come

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Black Drum, Bullhead, Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, White Perch, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll step aboard a 23' Chaparral sportfishing boat with room for 4 passengers. It comes with downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't leave home without sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Captain Stu's Charters!

Stuart Mckenzie
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Stuart Mckenzie
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Trip availability and prices

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Striped Bass Weekday Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour tripĀ multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Jun 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
Catfish
Perch (White)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour trip PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour tripĀ multiple starting times (1:00 PM, 5:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Bass (Striped)
Catfish
Perch (White)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Weekend Stripe Bass Spring Run
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour tripĀ multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Jun 20 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
Catfish
Perch (White)
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Saltwater Fishing Run
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour tripĀ starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 20
Cobia
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
+7
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
14 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Chad Williams
Chad Williams
Repeat angler
us
Austin, TX, US
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Member since 2026
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2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fish Catching!
Weekend Stripe Bass Spring Run - 12:00 PM on May 3, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

We went out on a very windy day and we knew it was going to be a challenge but the kids are always game being farm kids and Stu said if we were up for it… glad we did. The kids had an amazing time. Our goal was to land a fish as big as our 7yo daughter and Stu did not disappoint us. He worked so hard using his vast knowledge of the waters. I’ve caught plenty of great fish in my life and was fun to get that and keep it going for my own kids! Captain Stu is great! Stu is also has a wealth of local knowledge that makes waiting on the bite just as exciting. Great time had by all and will do again!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Catfish
Stuart Mckenzie
Response from Captain

Thank you so much! You guys were a blast and are welvome back anytime!

Jim Weinrich
Jim Weinrich
us
New York, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing Captain and an Amazing Day
Weekend Stripe Bass Spring Run - 12:00 PM on May 10, 2026 • 4 adults

Started off windy and had trouble finding fish, but even when we weren't catching fish, Captain Stu kept it fun, and entertaining. He's an amazing guy and extremely funny. We caught a couple schoolies, a nice striper and a nice catfish. We highly recommend this trip!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
Stuart Mckenzie
Response from Captain

Thank you very much! i had a great time with you all. I look forward to having you on the boat again

Rich Drowne
Rich Drowne
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
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Member since 2020
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
very fun trip
Weekend Stripe Bass Spring Run - 12:00 PM on May 9, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

We had a terrific time on board fishing with the captain. Very fun he was very knowledgeable, knew the area and where the fish liked to be, and knows a lot of awesome local history.

Stuart Mckenzie
Response from Captain

Thank you very much! It was great having you on board. I look forward to having you aboard again.

Dean Smith
Dean Smith
us
Florida, US
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Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
Stu's Cruise on the Hudson
Striped Bass Weekday Special - 10:30 AM on June 4, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Stu was great. We didn't catch the type we were after, but probably just a timing thing. He did make sure that we at least caught something. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the landmarks we saw along the way. Had a good time. Thanks

Reported catch:
Catfish
White Perch
Stuart Mckenzie
Response from Captain

Thank you! Keep me in mind gor future trips

Tom Bigelow
Tom Bigelow
us
New York, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
Striped Bass Weekday Special - 10:30 AM on May 12, 2026 • 4 adults

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
Stuart Mckenzie
Response from Captain

Thank you! I had a great time with you guys. I look forward to seeing you again

FAQs about Captain Stu Charters

Captain Stu Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour trip PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour trip PM - 5:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Striped Bass Weekday Special (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Striped Bass Weekday Special - 10:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Weekend Stripe Bass Spring Run (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Weekend Stripe Bass Spring Run - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Weekend Stripe Bass Spring Run - 6:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Saltwater Fishing Run (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Stu Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a pump toilet on board for your convenience
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Captain Stu Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We use live bait when in season and when possible )
  • Lures
Captain Stu Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Hudson River)
  • Inshore fishing (Raritan Bay and Long Island Sound)
  • Nearshore fishing (Atlantic Ocean )
  • Offshore fishing (Out to 10 miles )
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Captain Stu Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Stu Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bullhead
  • Carp
  • Catfish
  • Freshwater Drum
  • Perch (White)

Your captain

Stuart Mckenzie
Stuart Mckenzie
Stuart Mckenzie

Kingston, New York, United States

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024

Capt. Stu McKenzie is experienced in navigating the waters of Kingston, New York, and the near coastal Atlantic Ocean and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Carp, Striped Bass, and Black Drum as you try your hand at bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Our Team
Mike M.

Mike M.

First mate

Ryan M.

Ryan M.

First mate

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024

Capt. Stu McKenzie is experienced in navigating the waters of Kingston, New York, and the near coastal Atlantic Ocean and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Carp, Striped Bass, and Black Drum as you try your hand at bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Our Team
Mike M.

Mike M.

First mate

Ryan M.

Ryan M.

First mate

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bullhead
Bullhead
Carp
Carp
Catfish
Catfish
Freshwater Drum
Freshwater Drum
White Perch
White Perch
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bullhead
Bullhead
Carp
Carp
Catfish
Catfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Chaparral
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
39 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Hudson River
Inshore Fishing
Raritan Bay and Long Island Sound
Nearshore Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Offshore Fishing
Out to 10 miles
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a pump toilet on board for your convenience
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We use live bait when in season and when possible
Lures

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
We love kids on board. Our only requests are they be accompanied by an adult and they understand safety on the water. We love to have fun, but there are risks when fishing
No smoking
Catch and release mandatory
We prefer catch and release but keeping fish is a possibility. All striped bass are released

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:

Ā Cash

Ā PayPal

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