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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

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191

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Karl M.

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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

Got a couple keepers

Apr 19, 2025 Highlands

Tough day today. Started inside on good readings but the fish would not chew. Headed to the back where we have been slamming the bass. Lots of bait but had to work real hard to put fish in the boat.

Hit them hard today!

Apr 14, 2025 Highlands

Caught fish jiging and trolling. Started in the river with jigs and only landed one big Striper. Moved out to the bay and slammed them on jigs and trolling. Left them biting.

Its Striper Time

Mar 13, 2025 Highlands

Booking for Striped Bass spring run now. Don’t wait, reserve your dates today while I have lots of available days open.

Blackfish and seabass

Oct 21, 2024 Highlands

Ended our season with a catch of blackfish and seabass.

Bass are back

Oct 13, 2024 Highlands

The ocean was too nasty to get to the offshore fishing grounds so we went with plan B and trolled for stripers in the bay. Not too much action except for this big cow Striper.

Porgys

Oct 12, 2024 Highlands

Rough conditions today with 15 to 25 west winds and incoming tide making for a nasty chop. Caught lots of small Seabass snd porgies but managed to put some in the cooler.

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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4 stars		2
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
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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%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	92%

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William Z.

Warren, NJ

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 15, 2023

William Z.

Warren, NJ

5.0 / 5

Jul 15, 2023

5 Hour Trip

Great experience!

VERIFIED

Great captain and boat. Works hard to get u on the fish. And super patient with my 11 year old son.

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2023

William Thank you for the nice review , I enjoyed having you and Ben on the boat today. Hope you can make it out for the spring Striper run. Capt Karl

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2023

William Thank you for the nice review , I enjoyed having you and Ben on the boat today. Hope you can make it out for the spring Striper run.
Capt Karl

Captain replied

Gary K.

Las Vegas, NV

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Prime Time Fish Finder

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on September 19, 2022

Gary K.

Las Vegas, NV

5.0 / 5

Sep 19, 2022

5 Hour Trip

Wow what a day! My wife and I celebrated my 59th birthday with Cptn Karl. Down to earth, taught us tons about the specific nuances of fishing the highlands. Got a 4pound keeper and great action. We will return

Wow what a day! My wife and I celebrated my 59th birthday with Cptn Karl. Down to earth, taught us tons about the specific...

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on September 20, 2022

Gary. Thanks for the nice review. I enjoyed having you both on the boat and look forward to our next trip together. Karl

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on September 20, 2022

Gary. Thanks for the nice review. I enjoyed having you both on the boat and look forward to our next trip together.
Karl

Captain replied

Jaryd B.

Red Bank, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Dogfish, no problem

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 8, 2022

Jaryd B.

Red Bank, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Jul 8, 2022

5 Hour Trip

Dogfish, no problem

VERIFIED

Capt. Karl bled for us as we caught ~25 dogfish… The experience was fun and learned a few things. We ended up with a wonderful fluke for fish tacos (had to throw back 5 bc too small). Great guy and a great time.

Capt. Karl bled for us as we caught ~25 dogfish… The experience was fun and learned a few things. We ended up with...

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 10, 2022

Jaryd. Thanks for the nice review. I’m glad you guys had a good time and hope to fish with you again in the near future. Capt Karl

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 10, 2022

Jaryd. Thanks for the nice review. I’m glad you guys had a good time and hope to fish with you again in the near future.
Capt Karl

Captain replied

Oscar S.

Ithaca, NY

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Fishing Trip Awesome Captain

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on May 2, 2021

Oscar S.

Ithaca, NY

5.0 / 5

May 2, 2021

7 Hour Trip

Great Fishing Trip Awesome Captain

VERIFIED

We had a great time with Captain Karl. He was knowledgeable and very nice. We trolled for stripers and caught a few and Karl was a man of integrity who followed all the fishing regulations and taught us about it as well. We will definitely come back again with hopes to go into the ocean and catch other types of fish in the ocean over the summer!

We had a great time with Captain Karl. He was knowledgeable and very nice. We trolled for stripers and caught a few and Karl...

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on May 3, 2021

Thanks Oscar I enjoyed having you and Ivy on the boat and look forward to our next trip.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on May 3, 2021

Thanks Oscar I enjoyed having you and Ivy on the boat and look forward to our next trip.

Captain replied

Bryan B.

Red Bank, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half Day with Captain Karl

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 10, 2023

Bryan B.

Red Bank, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Jul 10, 2023

5 Hour Trip

Half Day with Captain Karl

VERIFIED

We had a wonderful time!

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 11, 2023

Thanks Bryan, I enjoyed having you guys on board and hope to see you in the spring for the Striper run.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 11, 2023

Thanks Bryan, I enjoyed having you guys on board and hope to see you in the spring for the Striper run.

Captain replied

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Hey, I'm Captain Karl McKenna

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Dogfish, no problem

Dogfish, no problem

Great Fishing Trip Awesome Captain

Great Fishing Trip Awesome Captain

Half Day with Captain Karl

Half Day with Captain Karl

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