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Vinnie Calabro

Independent Guide
Beginner Oriented
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Intense
Talkative
Climb aboard with Captain Vinnie for a memorable day of fishing just minutes from JFK Airport! With over 50 years of experience fishing the New York Bight and Raritan Bay, Captain Vinnie knows these waters like the back of his hand. Whether you're chasing your first fish or hunting a trophy catch on light tackle, he's got the skills—and the patience—to guide you every step of the way. His boats are fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics to put you on the bite fast, and his warm, welcoming style makes him a favorite among both beginners and seasoned anglers. With a 50-ton Master License and a true passion for sharing the thrill of the catch, Captain Vinnie delivers the kind of fishing trip you’ll be talking about long after the lines are back in.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Vinnie Calabro

Vinnie Calabro

Independent Guide
Climb aboard with Captain Vinnie for a memorable day of fishing just minutes from JFK Airport! With over 50 years of experience fishing the New York Bight and Raritan Bay, Captain Vinnie knows these waters like the back of his hand. Whether you're chasing your first fish or hunting a trophy catch on light tackle, he's got the skills—and the patience—to guide you every step of the way. His boats are fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics to put you on the bite fast, and his warm, welcoming style makes him a favorite among both beginners and seasoned anglers. With a 50-ton Master License and a true passion for sharing the thrill of the catch, Captain Vinnie delivers the kind of fishing trip you’ll be talking about long after the lines are back in.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bluefin Tuna/Threshers /Trophy Stripers
What’s your favorite movie?
"Casablanca"

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bluefin Tuna/Threshers /Trophy Stripers
What’s your favorite movie?
"Casablanca"
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
What makes you different from other guides?
50 years experience as both guide and commercial fisherman with a fleet of boats from sight casting skinny water to offshore
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