Captain
Vinnie Calabro

Member since December 2017 New York City, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Vinnie Calabro

New York City, United States
Background
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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(58 reviews)
New York City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $170
Excellent
4.1 / 5
(6 reviews)
Stuart
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $125
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Fort Pierce
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $150
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(56 reviews)
New York City
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $165
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
New York City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (158)
Excellent Trip
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Captain Vinny is a treasure
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
96%
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Lillian E.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Karen Ann 50 yrs. on the bay on May 17, 2025
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...
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Brendon B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Vinnie promised fish and delivered

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Advance Notice on August 9, 2024
My sons and I were in NYC for a late summer vacation and wanted to try our hand at catching a Striper. I first contacted another...
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Jennifer L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Vinny is a treasure

VERIFIED   Full Day on April 6, 2025
Heโ€™s got a wealth of information not just of the local fisheries but what works and what doesnโ€™t. We told him our next...
Jennifer L. recommends Karen Ann Charters โ€“ Trophy Fishing NY/NJ/NYC
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Lorenzo C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Vinny is the best!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 6, 2024
After booking, he communicated expectations and worked out the best times to get on the fish. It was the first time my dad...
Lorenzo C. recommends Karen Ann Charters โ€“ 30
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Andrew D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Legend

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Per Person on June 1, 2024
Captain is a legend in the NYC water ways.ย  A serious angler who is not out on his boat to get a tan and relax - heโ€™s out...
Andrew D. recommends Karen Ann Charters โ€“ 30
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