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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

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199

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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

Bass are back

Oct 13, 2024 Highlands

The ocean was too nasty to get to the offshore fishing grounds so we went with plan B and trolled for stripers in the bay. Not too much action except for this big cow Striper.

Porgys

Oct 12, 2024 Highlands

Rough conditions today with 15 to 25 west winds and incoming tide making for a nasty chop. Caught lots of small Seabass snd porgies but managed to put some in the cooler.

Slammed the seabass today

Oct 4, 2024 Highlands

Finally storm is gone. Fished on a calm ocean today and caught a couple hundred seabass. Down side is most were under size limit. Ended with a dozen keepers.

Fluke and blues

Sep 14, 2024 Highlands

Nice day today with lots of action catching blues, big dogs and some nice sized keeper Fluke.

Fluke and Mahi

Sep 11, 2024 Highlands

Pretty sloppy in the morning but calmed as the day went on. Fished deeper water today and hit Fluke Mahi and a ton of seabass.

PB 6 lbs fluke

Aug 28, 2024 Highlands

Got his fluke and seabass limit and pool winning 6 lbs fluke.

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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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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Masato N.

Scarsdale, NY

4.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

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Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on June 18, 2021

Masato N.

Scarsdale, NY

4.3 / 5

Jun 18, 2021

7 Hour Trip

Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED

Masato N. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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1 person finds this review helpful

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 19, 2021

Masato. Enjoyed having you and Toshi on board and hope to see you again. Thanks Karl

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 19, 2021

Masato. Enjoyed having you and Toshi on board and hope to see you again.
Thanks Karl

Captain replied

Robert G.

Montville, NJ

4.0 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip with Capt. Karl

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on August 17, 2020

Robert G.

Montville, NJ

4.0 / 5

Aug 17, 2020

5 Hour Trip

Half day trip with Capt. Karl

VERIFIED

Capt Karl was a seasoned pro who was very helpful. His boat was a little too small to handle choppy seas with uncomfortable seating and no head. Still, we had an enjoyable day of fishing.

Capt Karl was a seasoned pro who was very helpful. His boat was a little too small to handle choppy seas with uncomfortable...

Robert G. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 19, 2020

Thanks for coming out with me I enjoyed having you guys on board. I agree I think you need a larger boat to accommodate your needs. Thanks again. Captain Karl.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 19, 2020

Thanks for coming out with me I enjoyed having you guys on board. I agree I think you need a larger boat to accommodate your needs. Thanks again.
Captain Karl.

Captain replied

Xiaoming H.

Edison, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 17, 2019

Xiaoming H.

Edison, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Jul 17, 2019

5 Hour Trip

July fishing trip

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Xiaoming H. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2019

Thank you so much for fishing with me today. I enjoyed having you and your buddies on board and look forward to your next trip.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2019

Thank you so much for fishing with me today. I enjoyed having you and your buddies on board and look forward to your next trip.

Captain replied

Cory M.

Pittston, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on May 3, 2019

Cory M.

Pittston, PA

5.0 / 5

May 3, 2019

7 Hour Trip

May fishing trip

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Cory M. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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1 person finds this review helpful

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on May 5, 2019

Cory I enjoyed having you and your guys on the trip. You made the most of a tough day and caught some nice stripers to bring home. Looking forward to your next trip. Karl

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on May 5, 2019

Cory I enjoyed having you and your guys on the trip. You made the most of a tough day and caught some nice stripers to bring home. Looking forward to your next trip.
Karl

Captain replied

Elaine L.

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

5hrs trip

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on August 20, 2017

Elaine L.

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Aug 20, 2017

5 Hour Trip

5hrs trip

VERIFIED

We had a great time! Karl was very experienced and friendly. He was very patient with the beginners, definitely will go fish with him again!

We had a great time! Karl was very experienced and friendly. He was very patient with the beginners, definitely will go fish...

Elaine L. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 21, 2017

I’m glad you had a good time fishing with me and I hope to fish with you and your family again soon.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 21, 2017

I’m glad you had a good time fishing with me and I hope to fish with you and your family again soon.

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