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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

Reviews

198

Fishing Reports

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Karl M.

Captain

My Charter Listing

PrimeTime Fishing Charters

5.0 / 5

(60 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(60 reviews)

Recent reports

Angler's choice

Highlands • 20 ft • 3 persons

Last booking: 5 days ago

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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Bass, Blues & Fluke

May 17, 2025 Highlands

On the way to the Fluke grounds ran over some good readings. Caught some nice sized stripers until the blues ate two of my Mo-Jo’s. Off to the fluke grounds where we caught some shorts. O

Slammed the bass again!

May 16, 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.

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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 60 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		58
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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Billy M.

Westfield, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Trip with Captain Karl On Primetime

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on June 21, 2020

Billy M.

Westfield, New Jersey

5.0 / 5

Jun 21, 2020

5 Hour Trip

Trip with Captain Karl On Primetime

VERIFIED

Captain Karl is the perfect host. It was my 9 year old’s first time on a boat and the Captain made him feel at ease and offered an education as well. Captain Karl handled everything from baiting to filleting. He is a true gentleman and a seasoned fisherman. This was by far the best Father’s Day and will def be a tradition going forward. Thanks for making it happen Captain !

Captain Karl is the perfect host. It was my 9 year old’s first time on a boat and the Captain made him feel at ease and...

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2020

Thanks Billy it was a pleasure having you and Noah on the boat. Looking forward to our future trips.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2020

Thanks Billy it was a pleasure having you and Noah on the boat. Looking forward to our future trips.

Captain replied

Kevin C.

Schenectady, New York

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Sunday Trip

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on June 27, 2021

Kevin C.

Schenectady, New York

5.0 / 5

Jun 27, 2021

5 Hour Trip

Sunday Trip

VERIFIED

My girlfriend and I had a great experience with Captain Karl! Sunday afternoon trip was great and brought home some fish! Very friendly and knowledgeable! Very satisfied and will be going on another one.

My girlfriend and I had a great experience with Captain Karl! Sunday afternoon trip was great and brought home some fish! Very...

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2021

Kevin thanks for the kind words. I enjoyed having you and Amy on board and look forward to our next trip.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2021

Kevin thanks for the kind words. I enjoyed having you and Amy on board and look forward to our next trip.

Captain replied

Munib A.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Boat and Captain

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on May 20, 2021

Munib A.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0 / 5

May 20, 2021

5 Hour Trip

Great Boat and Captain

VERIFIED

My brother in-law and I had the pleasure of being Captain Carl’s guests today and I must say he’s very knowledgeable and welcoming! He got us on the the fish within the first half hour. I would highly recommend him!!

My brother in-law and I had the pleasure of being Captain Carl’s guests today and I must say he’s very knowledgeable and...

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1 person finds this review helpful

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on May 21, 2021

Thank you Munib, I enjoyed having you guys aboard and hope to get you guys out there again. Capt. Karl

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on May 21, 2021

Thank you Munib, I enjoyed having you guys aboard and hope to get you guys out there again.
Capt. Karl

Captain replied

Edwin W.

Ruskin, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day inshore trip with Capt Karl

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 25, 2020

Edwin W.

Ruskin, FL

5.0 / 5

Jul 25, 2020

5 Hour Trip

Half day inshore trip with Capt Karl

VERIFIED

This was a great trip. Captain Karl was instructive and helpful, while letting my son and I enjoy fishing together. More importantly, Captain Karl know where the fish were and we had a great time. At the end of the trip we were both satisfied and were able to have fresh fish for dinner! I would highly recommend this trip for two, you wont regret it.

This was a great trip. Captain Karl was instructive and helpful, while letting my son and I enjoy fishing together. More importantly,...

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 30, 2020

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

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 30, 2020

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

Captain replied

Mike S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED 7 Hour Trip on July 25, 2022

Mike S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 25, 2022

7 Hour Trip

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

Mike S. recommends PrimeTime Fishing Charters

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Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 26, 2022

Thanks for the review. You guys did well in some pretty challenging conditions. I’m glad we finally got into some fish at the end of the day.

Karl McKenna (The Captain)

Replied on July 26, 2022

Thanks for the review. You guys did well in some pretty challenging conditions. I’m glad we finally got into some fish at the end of the day.

Captain replied

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