Karen Ann Charters: Unforgettable Inshore Fishing in Jamaica Bay, NY

Based in Jamaica Bay, New York, Karen Ann Charters is a team of seasoned professionals with extensive knowledge of local waters. Our fleet offers a variety of boats tailored for different fishing styles. This particular charter focuses on pursuing trophy gamefish in the NY harbor, Jamaica Bay, Raritan Bay, Jersey, and South Shore regions.

Join Captain Vinnie Calabro aboard his 21’ Maritime skiff, specially designed for stealth and dominating the flats and back bays, while also being versatile enough for inshore fishing. Equipped with a trolling motor and Power-Pole, our boat allows anglers to access shallow waters inaccessible to others.

With a 115 HP Evinrude engine, the boat comfortably accommodates up to 3 anglers. It features top-of-the-line marine electronics, safety equipment, and a live bait tank to keep your bait lively and tempting. Captain Vinnie will guide you to the best inshore and flats hotspots, doing everything possible to help you achieve your dream catch. Target species may include giant Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Tautog, Weakfish, and Bluefish. Trolling and fly fishing options are also available.

Our charter provides the use of premium custom Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa fishing gear, as well as fly fishing equipment, live bait, and lures. Catch cleaning and licenses are included. Additionally, drinks and snacks are provided during the trip.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable inshore fishing experience with Karen Ann Charters! Book your trip today!

How to get there?

Available fish species

Striped Bass

Bluefish

Flounder

Weakfish

Amenities

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Radar

Fihing Techniques

Light Tackle sight casting, live bait and lures Trolling Spinning Jigging Popping Fly Fishing

FAQs

What are the trip rates for Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff?

Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff provides the following trips to customers:

$150 per person - 6-Hour Shared Trip (AM) (6 hours)
$150 per person - 6-Hour Shared Trip (PM) (6 hours)
$450 per group, additional $150 per person after 3 guests - 5-Hour Trip (6 hours)
$550 per group - 6-Hour Private Trip (6 hours)

Which amenities are available onboard with Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff?

When you reserve a trip with Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff, you can enjoy the following amenities onboard:

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

What's included in the trip price with Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff?

Trips booked with Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff include:

Rods, reels & tackle (Custom Penn, Shimano, Daiwa)
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

What types of fishing does Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff offer?

Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff specializes in the following types of fishing:

Inshore Fishing: A great way to target big fish in shallow water.
Flats Fishing: Exploring and fishing in shallow, calm waters.

What fishing techniques does Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff offer?

Karen Ann Charters – 21' Maritime Skiff offers a range of fishing techniques, including:

Light Tackle: This technique involves sight casting, using live bait and lures.
Trolling: Trolling is a fishing method where bait or lures are dragged behind a moving boat.
Spinning: Spinning is a technique that involves using a spinning rod and reel combination to cast and retrieve lures.
Jigging: Jigging is a method where the angler lifts and drops a weighted lure to attract fish.
Popping: Popping is a technique that involves creating a loud splash on the water's surface to attract fish.
Fly Fishing: Fly fishing is a method where an artificial fly is used to entice fish.