Captain

Karl McKenna

Languages: English
Experience: 25 years

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Captain
Karl McKenna

Member since November 2014 Highlands, United States

Background: Captain Karl McKenna has been fishing all over the Sandy Hook and the Raritan Bay area almost all of his life. He has over 4 decades of experience fishing and diving in the waters of New Jersey. A lifetime of fishing has taught him all the tricks necessary for catching the popular species that stalk these waters. He's also been diving in this area since 1974.
Techniques: I specialize in light tackle fishing for Stripers, Bluefish, Weakfish and Fluke. I am also enthusiastic about Fly-fishing for Stripers and Bluefish

Hey, I'm Captain Karl McKenna

Highlands, United States

Background: Captain Karl McKenna has been fishing all over the Sandy Hook and the Raritan Bay area almost all of his life. He has over 4 decades of experience fishing and diving in the waters of New Jersey. A lifetime of fishing has taught him all the tricks necessary for catching the popular species that stalk these waters. He's also been diving in this area since 1974.
Techniques: I specialize in light tackle fishing for Stripers, Bluefish, Weakfish and Fluke. I am also enthusiastic about Fly-fishing for Stripers and Bluefish

Reviews

200

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Karl M.

Captain

My Charter Listing

PrimeTime Fishing Charters

5.0 / 5

(61 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(61 reviews)

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Fishing Reports

Grinded out a catch of stripers today

May 4, 2025 Highlands

Was a tough day today. Fish were scattered throughout the bay. Every fish we caught was in a different area of the bay. Did manage to send the charter home with dinner though.

Nice catch of Stripers today!

May 1, 2025 Highlands

Caught a 38 incher near the fleet but had to get away from that crowd. Found fish working under birds and picked away at them all morning. Not another boat near us.

Charter cancelled. Big Mistake!

Apr 26, 2025 Highlands

Charter canceled at the last second. Big Mistake! Went alone to catch some dinner and slammed them again. Even managed to land a double header by myself.

Got a couple keepers

Apr 19, 2025 Highlands

Tough day today. Started inside on good readings but the fish would not chew. Headed to the back where we have been slamming the bass. Lots of bait but had to work real hard to put fish in the boat.

Hit them hard today!

Apr 14, 2025 Highlands

Caught fish jiging and trolling. Started in the river with jigs and only landed one big Striper. Moved out to the bay and slammed them on jigs and trolling. Left them biting.

Its Striper Time

Mar 13, 2025 Highlands

Booking for Striped Bass spring run now. Don’t wait, reserve your dates today while I have lots of available days open.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 61 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		59
4 stars		2
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	92%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	92%

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Madison P.

Closter, NJ

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on May 20, 2023

Madison P.

Closter, NJ

5.0 / 5

May 20, 2023

5 Hour Trip

Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED

Madison P. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on May 22, 2023

Thank you Madison for the nice review. Hope to see you guys again soon.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on May 22, 2023

Thank you Madison for the nice review. Hope to see you guys again soon.

Captain replied

Thomas K.

Miami, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Full day of fun and laughs!

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on August 18, 2022

Thomas K.

Miami, Florida

5.0 / 5

Aug 18, 2022

7 Hour Trip

Full day of fun and laughs!

VERIFIED

Capt karl is amazing!! From start to finish , from gear to bait it was a great experience ! Couldnt have asked for a better day ! Cannot wait to book again !!

Capt karl is amazing!! From start to finish , from gear to bait it was a great experience ! Couldnt have asked for a better...

Thomas K. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 19, 2022

Tom. Thanks for that nice review. I enjoyed having you guys on the boat and look forward to our next trip together.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 19, 2022

Tom. Thanks for that nice review. I enjoyed having you guys on the boat and look forward to our next trip together.

Captain replied

Rob C.

Owasco, NY

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Bottom fishing trip

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on June 25, 2022

Rob C.

Owasco, NY

5.0 / 5

Jun 25, 2022

7 Hour Trip

Bottom fishing trip

VERIFIED

We went to multiple locations and the captain had top of the line fishing gear for us to use. Captain was great.

Rob C. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2022

Rob, thanks for the nice review I enjoyed having you and Ann on the boat and look forward to our next trip together.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2022

Rob, thanks for the nice review I enjoyed having you and Ann on the boat and look forward to our next trip together.

Captain replied

Daniel C.

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Full Day with Captain Karl

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on June 9, 2022

Daniel C.

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

5.0 / 5

Jun 9, 2022

7 Hour Trip

Full Day with Captain Karl

VERIFIED

Couldn’t have asked for a better boat captain. He made sure everyone had a good time and offered the best advice to catch fish.

Couldn’t have asked for a better boat captain. He made sure everyone had a good time and offered the best advice to catch...

Daniel C. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 10, 2022

Dan Thanks for the kind review. I enjoyed having you and your dad on the boat and look forward to our next trip.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 10, 2022

Dan Thanks for the kind review. I enjoyed having you and your dad on the boat and look forward to our next trip.

Captain replied

Mark H.

New Hope, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on August 8, 2021

Mark H.

New Hope, PA

5.0 / 5

Aug 8, 2021

5 Hour Trip

We had a great time with Captain Karl. The weather did not play fair for us but that didn’t ruin our day. We caught some bluefish and flukes though unfortunately no flukes big enough to keep (just). Was a great day and would thoroughly recommend it.

We had a great time with Captain Karl. The weather did not play fair for us but that didn’t ruin our day. We caught...

Mark H. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 10, 2021

Thanks Mark. I enjoyed having you and Sam on the boat and looking forward to our next trip.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 10, 2021

Thanks Mark. I enjoyed having you and Sam on the boat and looking forward to our next trip.

Captain replied

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Full day of fun and laughs!

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