Vera Vita Charters 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Laishley Court 120, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States

Vera Vita Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Punta Gorda, FL, United States
22 ft
4
5.0/5 (11 reviews)

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Come fish the beautiful waters of Charlotte harbor and the surrounding areas with Capt. Cody Bailey. With over 15 years of charter experience you are sure to have the trip of a lifetime targeting snook, redfish, trout, and tarpon! Book a trip today!

Your day begins on a 22' pathfinder bay boat. It can fit up to 4 guests, runs on a efficient and quiet yamaha 4 stroke outboard. The boat is equipped with all the new garmin gps technology, has plenty of livewell space for live bait fishing, multiple coolers with ice provided, and a wireless minn kota trolling motor to sneak up on the fish. It is even equipped with a jl audio system so you can stay jamming your favorite tunes all day while fishing.

Bring some food and drinks (drinking water and ice provided) and you'll be ready to come aboard. Captain Cody provides the fishing gear, licenses, as well as catch cleaning.

Come have the trip of a lifetime with Capt. Cody and Vera Vita Charters

Come fish the beautiful waters of Charlotte harbor and the surrounding areas with Capt. Cody Bailey. With over 15 years of charter experience you are sure to have the trip of a lifetime targeting snook, redfish, trout, and tarpon! Book a trip today!

Your day begins on a 22' pathfinder bay boat. It can fit up to 4 guests, runs on a efficient and quiet yamaha 4 stroke outboard. The boat is equipped with all the new garmin gps technology, has plenty of livewell space for live bait fishing, multiple coolers with ice provided, and a wireless minn kota trolling motor to sneak up on the fish. It is even equipped with a jl audio system so you can stay jamming your favorite tunes all day while fishing.

Bring some food and drinks (drinking water and ice provided) and you'll be ready to come aboard. Captain Cody provides the fishing gear, licenses, as well as catch cleaning.

Come have the trip of a lifetime with Capt. Cody and Vera Vita Charters

Cody Bailey
Captain
Cody Bailey
16 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Inshore Trip AM 4 hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half day inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Spanish Mackerel
Flounder
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
4 hour shark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
+2
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip 6 hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip 8 hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: 2 people
Extended Full Day Trip 12 hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
11 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Brad Morrison
Brad Morrison
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome time!!
Half Day Inshore Trip AM 4 hour on May 3, 20262 adults

Captain Cody put us on the fish right away. We got to battle tarpon, goliath grouper, snapper and several other species. He then took us to a different area to keep checking fish off the list…he did not dissapoint! Trip is best for 2-3 people and Cpt Cody will take care of the rest.

Tammy Gjovik
Tammy Gjovik
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day Inshore Trip AM 4 hour on March 24, 20262 adults

Captain Cody is great, right off the bat reeling in fish, caught multiple species and just had a great time!!

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Michael Boser
Michael Boser
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
4 hour shark on January 20, 20262 adults1 child

capt. Cody was awesome. He made sure we were having fun even though we couldn't hook up with the target species. He went above and beyond trying to get us our shark we wanted. I would highly recommend and will definitely be returning for another visit.

Cody Bailey
Response from Captain

thank you for the positive review bud! cant wait to have you back!

Kayla Smith
Kayla Smith
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Awesome Experience
3/4 Day Trip 6 hour on September 5, 20242 adults

Me and my Husband had an amazing time fishing with Captain Cody! He was very patient and helpful with my lack of fishing experience. Great company as well. We highly recommend booking a charter with him. Looking forward to another trip with him when we’re back in the area.

Hannah Johnson
Hannah Johnson
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
3/4 Day with Vera Vita, Definitely Recommend
3/4 Day Trip 6 hour on August 9, 20225 adults

Cody and Ryan were absolutely awesome! They made us all feel super welcome and comfortable as soon as we got on. They were really helpful in teaching a bunch of freshwater fishing boys how to saltwater fish. They even taught them about the fish, their names of the fish, how to hold them, etc. I would definitely recommend booking with these guys! Extremely attentive and kind, we will book with them again!

Cody Bailey
Response from Captain

Hope to have y'all back. You guys were awesome!

FAQs about Vera Vita Charters

Vera Vita Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half day inshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore Trip AM 4 hour (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 hour shark (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip 6 hour (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip 8 hour (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Extended Full Day Trip 12 hour (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Vera Vita Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Vera Vita Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Most of the time we stop for live bait. Sometimes we have bait penned up and dont have to stop. Sometimes we dont stop if we are on a short day fishing for yellowtails for example. Bait is also available for purchase from a local live bait guy.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and bag your catch at the end of the day with no extra charge. It is part of our services and included in the day rate. There is a local fish shipper in town that we can set you up with as well.)
  • Fishing license (We have a license on the boat that covers every angler on board. No need to purchase a license to come fishing on the vera vita)
Vera Vita Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Vera Vita Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Vera Vita Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Cody Bailey
Cody Bailey
Cody Bailey

Punta Gorda, Florida, United States

7 Fishing Reports
11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since October 2021

Captain Cody is a skilled angler with a desire to share his love for fishing with you. Join him on one of his trips and have a memorable experience on the waters of Florida.

7 Fishing Reports
11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since October 2021

Captain Cody is a skilled angler with a desire to share his love for fishing with you. Join him on one of his trips and have a memorable experience on the waters of Florida.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Most of the time we stop for live bait. Sometimes we have bait penned up and dont have to stop. Sometimes we dont stop if we are on a short day fishing for yellowtails for example. Bait is also available for purchase from a local live bait guy.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean and bag your catch at the end of the day with no extra charge. It is part of our services and included in the day rate. There is a local fish shipper in town that we can set you up with as well.
Fishing license
We have a license on the boat that covers every angler on board. No need to purchase a license to come fishing on the vera vita

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We love to have anglers of all ages on board. We are a very kid friendly vessel. Capt. Cody has two kids of his own that love to fish.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Punta Gorda right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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