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

197

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Karl M.

Captain

My Charter Listing

PrimeTime Fishing Charters

5.0 / 5

(59 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(59 reviews)

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Highlands • 20 ft • 3 persons

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Fishing Reports

Grinding out the Stripers

May 12, 2025 Highlands

Not the hot bite we’ve been having but we grinded it out to put a catch together.

Slow fluking but excellent striper fishi

May 8, 2025 Highlands

Ran out to the fluke grounds but mo drift today. Ran out to the striper grounds and was rewarded with excellent fishing.

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.

Slammed the bass again!

Apr 24, 2025 Highlands

Beautiful day on the bay. Calm and the fish we’re hungry. Got on the fish right away with a 25lb slob. Had many double headers and a steady bite all morning.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 59 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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5 stars		57
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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Brooks M.

New York, New York

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Karl is amazing!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on September 1, 2020

Brooks M.

New York, New York

5.0 / 5

Sep 1, 2020

5 Hour Trip

Karl is amazing!

VERIFIED

My wife and I enjoyed a great trip with Karl. He has so much knowledge and was great to be with. He also knows how to catch fish!!!

My wife and I enjoyed a great trip with Karl. He has so much knowledge and was great to be with. He also knows how to catch...

Brooks M. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on September 3, 2020

Thanks Brooks For those nice words. I enjoyed having you and Beth on board and hope to have you out again in the near future.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on September 3, 2020

Thanks Brooks For those nice words. I enjoyed having you and Beth on board and hope to have you out again in the near future.

Captain replied

Norman N.

Eatontown, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 17, 2020

Norman N.

Eatontown, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Jul 17, 2020

5 Hour Trip

Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED

All as advertised and more! Excessed our expectations. Will definitely return ! Highly recommended!

Norman N. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2020

Thanks for fishing with me. Enjoyed having you guys on the boat. Looking forward to our next trip.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2020

Thanks for fishing with me. Enjoyed having you guys on the boat. Looking forward to our next trip.

Captain replied

Jose L.

Weehawken, NJ

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

3/4 day trip

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on July 24, 2020

Jose L.

Weehawken, NJ

5.0 / 5

Jul 24, 2020

7 Hour Trip

3/4 day trip

VERIFIED

Great time with Capt. Karl, ran into some good schools.

Jose L. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 22, 2020

Jose, I enjoyed having you and Turner aboard today. Hope to see you for the spring Striper season.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 22, 2020

Jose, I enjoyed having you and Turner aboard today. Hope to see you for the spring Striper season.

Captain replied

Jay F.

Staten Island, NY

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half Day trip with Captain Carl

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on April 29, 2019

Jay F.

Staten Island, NY

5.0 / 5

Apr 29, 2019

5 Hour Trip

Half Day trip with Captain Carl

VERIFIED

Easily accessible location. Even with a slow bite Captain Carl put us on fish. Beautiful sunny day and early season 20 lb pound fish. Would recommend and plan to use this charter again.

Easily accessible location. Even with a slow bite Captain Carl put us on fish. Beautiful sunny day and early season...

Jay F. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on April 29, 2019

Thanks Jay. I enjoyed fishing with you and your dad today and hope you come out again soon. Capt. Karl

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on April 29, 2019

Thanks Jay. I enjoyed fishing with you and your dad today and hope you come out again soon.
Capt. Karl

Captain replied

Karin S.

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED Special 5 hours trip for Karin Sjostrand on September 26, 2020

Karin S.

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

5.0 / 5

Sep 26, 2020

Special 5 hours trip for Karin Sjostrand

Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED

Karin S. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on September 27, 2020

Thank you Karin for the review. I enjoyed having you guys on the boat. Hope to see you again for the spring Striper run in April.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on September 27, 2020

Thank you Karin for the review. I enjoyed having you guys on the boat. Hope to see you again for the spring Striper run in April.

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