Captain

Cody Cristello

Nationality: Caucasian
Languages: English
Experience: 15 years

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Captain
Cody Cristello

Member since August 2019 Port Charlotte, United States

Background: Growing up on the Charlotte Harbor his whole life, Captain Cody was always an avid boater. Both his parents are captains in the keys and he decided to follow in their footsteps, and make use of his experience and love for the water, by making his passion a profession at the age of 18 in 2011. With a record catch of 185 pound Tarpon out of the Charlotte Harbor, he's just the guy to get you reeling in the big fish or have a great time in general.
Techniques: Heavy tackle, light tackle, live bait ,lures,backcountry and inshore waters.

Hey, I'm Captain Cody Cristello

Port Charlotte, United States

Background: Growing up on the Charlotte Harbor his whole life, Captain Cody was always an avid boater. Both his parents are captains in the keys and he decided to follow in their footsteps, and make use of his experience and love for the water, by making his passion a profession at the age of 18 in 2011. With a record catch of 185 pound Tarpon out of the Charlotte Harbor, he's just the guy to get you reeling in the big fish or have a great time in general.
Techniques: Heavy tackle, light tackle, live bait ,lures,backcountry and inshore waters.

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Straw Hats Fishing Charters

5.0 / 5

(313 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(313 reviews)

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Port Charlotte • 26 ft • 6 persons

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Fishing Reports

Summer fishing

Aug 5, 2024 Port Charlotte

We are currently targeting black and red drum on the bigger size as some are over 30lbs as well as speckled trout in Spanish mackerels mangrove snapper making great bring home eats, as well as smaller grouper and many others on artificial and live baits, summer heat is here but the fishing has been great! Redfish and snook have been caught as well when targed. Lets to fishing!

Tarpon and snook

Jul 10, 2024 Port Charlotte

We’re fishing more live bait currently targeting snook and tarpon black drum all here in close by specially the six hour fishing trip are having tons of fun with the wide variety out there as well being targeted by lures as well but every trip is having a great time suggesting starting our fishing in the morning currently as that is when we’re having our best bite.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 313 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		308
4 stars		3
3 stars		2
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	85%

Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	85%

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Christopher D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Family Fishing Fun

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 31, 2025

Christopher D.

5.0 / 5

Mar 31, 2025

4 Hour Trip (PM)

Captain Cody was awesome! If I could give 6 stars, I would! He was extremely knowledgeable, helped us catch plenty of fish, and was awesome with kids! We had so much fun and we’ll be calling him again for the next charter. Highly recommend!

Captain Cody was awesome! If I could give 6 stars, I would! He was extremely knowledgeable, helped us catch plenty of fish,...

Christopher D. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on April 13, 2025

I appreciate that Chris! Thank you again and I look forward to fishing with you guys any day in the future Thank you, Captain cody

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on April 13, 2025

I appreciate that Chris! Thank you again and I look forward to fishing with you guys any day in the future

Thank you, Captain cody

Captain replied

Teresa B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome morning of fishing!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025

Teresa B.

5.0 / 5

Mar 26, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Awesome morning of fishing!

VERIFIED

We booked a 4 hour morning trip with Captain Cody and he did not disappoint. He got us on the fish and was very knowledgeable about the area. Snook was biting and I caught a 36 1/2 inch monster! We will definitely be fishing with Captain Cody again.

We booked a 4 hour morning trip with Captain Cody and he did not disappoint. He got us on the fish and was very knowledgeable...

Teresa B. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on March 27, 2025

What a great time with great fish, let’s do it again soon Thank you, Captain cody

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on March 27, 2025

What a great time with great fish, let’s do it again soon

Thank you, Captain cody

Captain replied

Gary P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Straw Hat Fishing Charter

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 11, 2025

Gary P.

5.0 / 5

Feb 11, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Straw Hat Fishing Charter

VERIFIED

Captain Cody was the best, was very helpful and accommodating to or group, as well as to share some history of the Charolette harbor and the different wildlife and birds. To top it off we caught a variety of fish. Thank you Captain Cody

Captain Cody was the best, was very helpful and accommodating to or group, as well as to share some history of the Charolette...

Gary P. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on February 12, 2025

Absolutely wonderful time out there Gary I look forward to fishing with guys again Thank you again captain cody

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on February 12, 2025

Absolutely wonderful time out there Gary I look forward to fishing with guys again

Thank you again captain cody

Captain replied

Kyle W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

An absolute must!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 15, 2025

Kyle W.

5.0 / 5

Jun 15, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

An absolute must!

VERIFIED

We had such a great time with Captain Cody! Caught a number of different species and sizes throughout the morning at different locations. He turns our kids from amateurs to actual anglers. Highly recommend!

We had such a great time with Captain Cody! Caught a number of different species and sizes throughout the morning at different...

Kyle W. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on June 17, 2025

Great time out there Kyle! I look forward to out next fishing adventure all ready! Thank you again captain cody

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on June 17, 2025

Great time out there Kyle! I look forward to out next fishing adventure all ready!

Thank you again captain cody

Captain replied

Helen D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED Double Angler Trip on April 1, 2025

Helen D.

5.0 / 5

Apr 1, 2025

Double Angler Trip

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED

Captain Cody was awesome and made the experience so fun - we each caught a variety of fish and brought several home for lunch. Captain Cody is personable and went above and beyond to make it a great experience

Captain Cody was awesome and made the experience so fun - we each caught a variety of fish and brought several home for lunch....

Helen D. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on April 6, 2025

Great time and great fish! I look forward to fishing again with you guys

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on April 6, 2025

Great time and great fish!

I look forward to fishing again with you guys

Captain replied

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