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

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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
Anglers Choice
64
Reviews
212
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

PrimeTime Fishing Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(64 reviews)
Angler's choice
Highlands
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Jim L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on May 26, 2025
Captain Karl is one of the nicest people weโ€™ve met. We also caught 16 sea basses which was incredible!!
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James W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Enjoyable day on the water with a PR striper

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on October 13, 2024
Captain Karl was quite personable as we made the best of some rough conditions on the bay. Despite the less than ideal conditions...
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Harold B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on September 16, 2024
Karl was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be fishing with.ย  Clean boat we will definitely book with him again
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Martin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on July 14, 2024
Captain karl bring you on the fish we stop counting how many fish we caught fluke,dog fish,fluke i highly recommend.
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Anxiang H.
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   7 Hour Trip on July 27, 2024
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