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

224

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Karl M.

Captain

My Charter Listing

PrimeTime Fishing Charters

4.9 / 5

(65 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(65 reviews)

Recent reports

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Highlands • 20 ft • 3 persons

Last booking: 6 days ago

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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Fluke action

Aug 17, 2025 Highlands

Started a little slow but we moved around a bit until we got into some action with shorts. Also some blues and skates.

Got Dinner!!

Aug 16, 2025 Highlands

Caught a bunch of fluke up to 19 inches along with bluefish and a big cow nose sting ray.

Got Dinner!!

Aug 16, 2025 Highlands

Caught a bunch of fluke up to 19 inches along with bluefish and a big cow nose sting ray.

Busy day with lots of action today

Aug 2, 2025 Highlands

Stayed in the bay today with the ocean still rolling. Had lots of action on short fluke, bluefish, croakers and assorted junk fish.

Busy day with lots of action today

Aug 2, 2025 Highlands

Stayed in the bay today with the ocean still rolling. Had lots of action on short fluke, bluefish, croakers and assorted junk fish.

Caught a ton of these along with good fl

Jul 30, 2025 Highlands

Calm ocean with constant action on seabass anf fluke.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 65 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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5 stars		62
4 stars		3
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
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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%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	93%

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Henry M.

Hudson, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

5 hour evening trip with captain Karl McKenna

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on August 14, 2019

Henry M.

Hudson, FL

5.0 / 5

Aug 14, 2019

5 Hour Trip

5 hour evening trip with captain Karl McKenna

VERIFIED

This trip was an excellent overall experience. This captain knows his business and works to produce plenty of fish. We caught fish with almost non stop action the whole trip. Also Captain Karl is good at sharing his knowledge and was a pleasure to fish with. Great trip, we will return.

This trip was an excellent overall experience. This captain knows his business and works to produce plenty of fish. We caught...

Henry M. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 15, 2019

Thank you Henry. I enjoyed having you guys on the boat. Lots of fun. Hope to have you out again on your next trip up north.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on August 15, 2019

Thank you Henry. I enjoyed having you guys on the boat. Lots of fun. Hope to have you out again on your next trip up north.

Captain replied

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

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5 hour evening trip with captain Karl McKenna

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Karl is amazing!

Karl is amazing!

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