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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(59 reviews)
Angler's choice
Highlands
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Prime Time Fishing Characters
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Angler rating
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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%
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Riley C.
Sparta Township, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 Hour AM trip with Captain Karl

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 3, 2022
Had a great time with Capt. Karl today. Fished for fluke all day. Started closer to shore and he managed to get two on the...
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Joseph L.
Long Valley, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon Trip with Captain Karl

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 28, 2020
Honesty, Safety & Ethics. First 3 words that pop into my head about our trip on August 28th. Karl was honest with us about...
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Gregory S.
Florham Park, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Half Day on Sandy Hook Bay

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 15, 2020
I had great half day with Prime Time.ย  I own a small 16 foot bass boat that I just outfitted with a 50HP engine. Never been...
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Christopher H.
Mount Wolf, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on August 6, 2023
Capt Karl was top notch throughout the entire day! Perfect weather Sea Bass and Fluke were running hard and we had a blast!
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Kevin K.
St Louis, Missouri
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fluke fishing in June

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 26, 2021
My son and I wanted to go fishing and decided to try a charter as opposed to party boats.ย  Gear on boat is all in great condition,...
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