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

229

Fishing Reports

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Karl M.

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My Charter Listing

PrimeTime Fishing Charters

5.0 / 5

(67 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(67 reviews)

Recent reports

Highlands • 20 ft • 3 persons

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Fishing Reports

Slow day but still csught dinner

Sep 12, 2025 Highlands

A very sloppy ocean today kept us from heading down the beach to the offshore reefs. Caught some shorts and bluefish but got a 20 inch keeper.

7 lbs Fluke

Aug 31, 2025 Highlands

Lots of action today. A dozen fluke to 7 lbs and at least a dozen dogfish.

Good fluke trip

Aug 29, 2025 Highlands

A nice calm sea with lots of action and fluke for dinner.

Fluke to 5 lbs

Aug 23, 2025 Highlands

Started out in sloppy conditions with wind against tide. After some moves and a change of tides we got on the fish and caught a bunch of shorts and a 4 lbs and a 5 lbs. the wind switched to the south and started blowing which killed the bite.

Fluke to 5 lbs

Aug 23, 2025 Highlands

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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 67 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
	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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Paul B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Capt Carl is no fluke but he will help you catch a lot of them

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on June 26, 2024

Paul B.

5.0 / 5

Jun 26, 2024

5 Hour Trip

Capt Carl is no fluke but he will help you catch a lot of them

VERIFIED

He did it all for us except catch the fish. We did that part and had a wonderful day doing it. We plan on coming back for stripers asap. Prime Time and Capt. Carl is the best choice you can make.

He did it all for us except catch the fish. We did that part and had a wonderful day doing it. We plan on coming back for stripers...

Paul B. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 27, 2024

Paul, thank you for the nice review. I enjoyed having you and the Doc on board and looking forward to our next trip.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 27, 2024

Paul, thank you for the nice review. I enjoyed having you and the Doc on board and looking forward to our next trip.

Captain replied

Stephen R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day with Captain Karl!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 5, 2024

Stephen R.

5.0 / 5

Jul 5, 2024

5 Hour Trip

Great day with Captain Karl!

VERIFIED

We had a really fun day with Captain Karl. We caught a lot of fish and had a wonderful time. He not only found the fish, but he’s a really nice guy to spend the day with while fishing.

We had a really fun day with Captain Karl. We caught a lot of fish and had a wonderful time. He not only found the fish,...

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 5, 2024

Stephen. Thank you for the nice review. I enjoyed having you and the boys on board. Hope to see you again soon.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 5, 2024

Stephen. Thank you for the nice review. I enjoyed having you and the boys on board. Hope to see you again soon.

Captain replied

Scott G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

A great time

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on June 19, 2024

Scott G.

5.0 / 5

Jun 19, 2024

5 Hour Trip

A great time

VERIFIED

I brought my 11 year old twins fluke fishing with Captain Karl. We had a great time. Karl was very patient and instructive with the kids. Plus we caught a ton of fish. A great family time!!

I brought my 11 year old twins fluke fishing with Captain Karl. We had a great time. Karl was very patient and instructive...

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2024

Scott. Thanks for the nice review. I enjoyed having you and the twins on board and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2024

Scott. Thanks for the nice review. I enjoyed having you and the twins on board and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Captain replied

Harold B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on September 16, 2024

Harold B.

5.0 / 5

Sep 16, 2024

5 Hour Trip

September fishing trip

VERIFIED

Karl was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be fishing with. Clean boat we will definitely book with him again

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on September 17, 2024

Harold. Thanks for the nice review. I enjoyed having you both on the boat today and looking forward to our next trip. Capt Karl

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on September 17, 2024

Harold. Thanks for the nice review. I enjoyed having you both on the boat today and looking forward to our next trip.
Capt Karl

Captain replied

Martin B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome day

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on July 14, 2024

Martin B.

5.0 / 5

Jul 14, 2024

7 Hour Trip

Awesome day

VERIFIED

Captain karl bring you on the fish we stop counting how many fish we caught fluke,dog fish,fluke i highly recommend.

Martin B. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2024

Martin Thanks for the nice review. Looking forward to seeing you for Striper season.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2024

Martin Thanks for the nice review. Looking forward to seeing you for Striper season.

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Karl McKenna

Hey, I'm Captain Karl McKenna

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Capt Carl is no fluke but he will help you catch a lot of them

Capt Carl is no fluke but he will help you catch a lot of them

Great day with Captain Karl!

Great day with Captain Karl!

A great time

A great time

September fishing trip

September fishing trip

Awesome day

Awesome day

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