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.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports

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Karen Ann Charters – 30

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(57 reviews)
New York City
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $165

Karen Ann Charters – Trophy Fishing NY/NJ/NYC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
New York City
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $150

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
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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
82%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
95%
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out on the watee

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Private Charter on September 22, 2024
Captain Vinnie and mate John were a lot of fun and definitely know where the fish are hiding. 4 of us had a blast w them and...
John M. recommends Karen Ann Charters – 30
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 16, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Sergei S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on July 13, 2025
Sergei S. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
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Aaron F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top notch

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Advance Notice on October 5, 2024
We had a great day with Vinnie and Gary, a fishing trip we will never forget.  So much fun and so many fish.  We ate well...
Aaron F. recommends Karen Ann Charters – 30
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Peter B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Doubling Up

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on September 25, 2024
Second trip with Vinnie, this time fly fishing. Great time again.  Lots of fish at the start of the session, with “two fish...
Peter B. recommends Karen Ann Charters Light Tackle 50yrs exp.
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