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.
149
Reviews
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Fishing Reports

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 149 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (180)
I consistently catch fish fishing with this guy, and I consider him the most knowledgeable of all the guides I've used over the years.
Amazing trip
Great fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
95%
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Karen P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Advance Notice on October 23, 2025
Vinnie was great! Super helpful and we had such a fun time. Parking was accesible as well.
Karen P. recommends Karen Ann Charters โ€“ 30
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Jeffrey K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Shared (PM) on March 8, 2026
Jeffrey K. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle Fishing
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Aki K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Private on September 20, 2025
We had an amazing day catching weakfish and bluefish. Vinnie taught me new ways of fishing and he gave his best to make the...
Aki K. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
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Andy L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Private Charter on September 7, 2025
If you want to catch fish, book with captain Vinnie. He had a fun time and caught plenty of fish despite the rainy conditions....
Andy L. recommends Karen Ann Charters โ€“ 30
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Luis Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing

VERIFIED   Wendesday Open Boat Specials on September 10, 2025
the experience was amazing and had loads of fun even through some hardships the experience was amazing
Luis Q. recommends Karen Ann Charters โ€“ Trophy Fishing NY/NJ/NYC
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