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PrimeTime Fishing Charters

13 reviews
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1 Marina on the Bay court
Tierras altas NJ, Estados Unidos

Whether you’re looking for the reel-screaming thrill of fighting a trophy-sized fish or you want to provide your family a relaxing day spent outdoors, PrimeTime Fishing Charters has a trip for you! Captain Karl McKenna will put you on the hottest bite in the waters of New Jersey.

You’ll fish from a 20’ Grady White walkaround, built in 1990. She’s proven the quality of her build time again and again and still takes anglers with the same gusto as the day she was launched. She can handle 2 anglers and the captain at the same time. The engine is a 200 HP Yamaha outboard that’ll get you to your fishing grounds quickly.

Capt. Karl will provide you with the equipment and instruction for a wide range of fishing techniques. You’ll do bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, spinning, and drift fishing with conventional or fly rods. You should bring your own fly rods, though.

This mix of techniques is there for a reason; there’s a great variety of species to target. Striped Bass, Flounder, Tautog, Ling, Bluefish, Scup, Black Seabass, Mahi Mahi, and whatever else you run into can be hooked up.

Remember to pack a cooler for your catch, the captain will clean and fillet your fish free of charge. Fishing licenses aren’t needed, the captain’s license will cover you.

Explore the waters of New Jersey the right way. Book a trip with PrimeTime Fishing Charters and cast off on a fishing adventure!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    7 Hour Fluke & Sea Bass Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 10 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 30
    $500
    price breakdown
    $500
    This trip will take you further out than the 5-hour one and you can go after a wide range of species. Fluke, Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish, and many other fish can be targeted. Your captain will provide all the gear, lures, and bait you need for a successful trip. Pack enough drinks and snacks to keep you going and you're all set!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 30
    $400
    price breakdown
    $400
    If you're a fan of Cow Stripers, this is the trip for you! You'll spend the morning trolling with live bait inside the Raritan Bay for these prestigious predators. No need to worry about gear, bait, or lures – your captain has you covered. Feel free to bring any drinks and snacks you'd like.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 30
    $400
    price breakdown
    $400
    Wait out the noon heat and hit the waters of the Raritan Bay for Striped Bass fishing adventure! You will be trolling with live bait provided by your captain on this 5-hour trip. Bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're ready to go!
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About the Captain

Karl McKenna
Tierras altas, New Jersey, Estados Unidos
Angler's Choice
71 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
13 Customer Reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since Noviembre 2014
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.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Bass (Striped) Bass (Striped)
Bluefish Bluefish
Common Ling Common Ling
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Flounder Flounder
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black) Seabass (Black)
Tautog Tautog

Boat Specs

Grady White (Walkaround) originally built in 1990. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 1 day before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

Listing Policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash

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Customer Reviews

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5.00
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Fun Half Day on Sandy Hook Bay
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Angler Rating
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100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
80%
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Gregory S.
Florham Park, NJ
 5.00
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Fun Half Day on Sandy Hook Bay

VERIFIED   Junio 15, 2020
I had great half day with Prime Time.  I own a small 16 foot bass boat that I just outfitted with a 50HP engine. Never...
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Edwin W.
Ruskin, FL
 5.00
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Half day inshore trip with Capt Karl

VERIFIED   NEW  Julio 25, 2020
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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Billy M.
Westfield, New Jersey
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Trip with Captain Karl On Primetime

VERIFIED   Junio 21, 2020
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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Vincent P.
Staten Island, New York
 5.00
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7h trip with Captain Karl

VERIFIED   NEW  Julio 19, 2020
I booked a trip with Captain Karl looking at the reviews on this site. No bad surprise, all was as advertised. I learned...
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Norman N.
Eatontown, New Jersey
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Fishing with Karl

VERIFIED   NEW  Julio 17, 2020
All as advertised and more! Excessed our expectations. Will definitely return ! Highly recommended!
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Fishing Reports

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Lots of fluke action today

August 14, 2020

Tons of action today with fish on every drift. Tons of shorts and keepers to just under 4 lbs. throw in a nice 16 inch sea bass as icing on the cake. Read Full Report →

Slammed them today

August 01, 2020

Charter cancelled last minute. Went fishing by myself and slammed them. Limited out and was throwing back keepers. Read Full Report →

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