Charter Operator
Chris Coletta

Member since January 2018 San Diego, United States
Background
Meet Captain Chris Coletta – A Lifetime of Fishing Experience & Passion Captain Christopher 'Chris' Coletta brings over 40 years of fishing experience and a lifetime of passion to every trip with Coletta Sportfishing. His journey started at the age of 12, fishing alongside his father, Fiore, in Oyster Bay, where he fell in love with the sport. By 16, Chris was already turning his passion into a business—clamming and catching lobsters to sell to local restaurants while cruising the waters, always with Otis Redding's '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' playing in the background. His love for the ocean led him to Hawaii for college, where he trained with some of the most respected charter captains in the world, mastering the art of big-game fishing in one of the Pacific's most demanding fisheries. Even when life took him to landlocked states like Ohio and Arizona, Chris couldn't stay away from the saltwater—taking clients on excursions to Mexico whenever he had the chance. When he finally settled in San Diego, he knew he was home. With a deep fascination for the local fishery and proximity to Mexico, Chris spent years refining his techniques and studying migratory fish patterns, working alongside some of the best captains in Southern California. He firmly believes that great captains do their homework—understanding the water, the fish, and the ever-changing conditions that make every day on the water different. Whether it's Captain Chris himself or one of his carefully selected captains at the helm, you can expect professionalism, expert knowledge, and an unforgettable day on the ocean. Chris and his crew specialize in making every trip kid-friendly, family-oriented, and action-packed, ensuring that guests of all experience levels have a fantastic time. Welcome aboard! Let's go fishing! ??

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San Diego, United States
Background
Meet Captain Chris Coletta – A Lifetime of Fishing Experience & Passion Captain Christopher 'Chris' Coletta brings over 40 years of fishing experience and a lifetime of passion to every trip with Coletta Sportfishing. His journey started at the age of 12, fishing alongside his father, Fiore, in Oyster Bay, where he fell in love with the sport. By 16, Chris was already turning his passion into a business—clamming and catching lobsters to sell to local restaurants while cruising the waters, always with Otis Redding's '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' playing in the background. His love for the ocean led him to Hawaii for college, where he trained with some of the most respected charter captains in the world, mastering the art of big-game fishing in one of the Pacific's most demanding fisheries. Even when life took him to landlocked states like Ohio and Arizona, Chris couldn't stay away from the saltwater—taking clients on excursions to Mexico whenever he had the chance. When he finally settled in San Diego, he knew he was home. With a deep fascination for the local fishery and proximity to Mexico, Chris spent years refining his techniques and studying migratory fish patterns, working alongside some of the best captains in Southern California. He firmly believes that great captains do their homework—understanding the water, the fish, and the ever-changing conditions that make every day on the water different. Whether it's Captain Chris himself or one of his carefully selected captains at the helm, you can expect professionalism, expert knowledge, and an unforgettable day on the ocean. Chris and his crew specialize in making every trip kid-friendly, family-oriented, and action-packed, ensuring that guests of all experience levels have a fantastic time. Welcome aboard! Let's go fishing! ??
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(49 reviews)
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San Diego
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $825

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Lysandra P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Core Memories Were Made!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€” Inshore on June 2, 2026
This was an amazing trip! We couldnโ€™t have asked for a better 1st time experience! Captain Joe and Deck Hand Jimmy really...
Lysandra P. recommends Coletta Sportfishing
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Jim C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Arms worn out hauling in Fish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€” Inshore on April 19, 2026
We started bottom fishing and it was fast and furious. There were numerous doubles with large bottom fish and the crew even...
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Glade P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect Day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (9:30 AM) on January 15, 2026
This trip was everything and more than I had hoped for. Captain Joe was amazing and so skilled. We caught 9 different species...
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Peter C.
Excellent
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Birthday trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip - 9:30 AM on May 23, 2026
Took a trip out today for my birthday with Colletta sports fishing. caught some amazing bass, had bites all day. captain...
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Kara R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught plenty of fish!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (9:30 AM) on March 19, 2026
The captain was very attentive and enthused about fishing! We had hoped to catch something bigger, but 25 whitefish, a sheep...
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