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, ๏ฟผhe's just the guy to get you reeling in the big fish or have a great time in general.๏ฟผ
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, ๏ฟผhe's just the guy to get you reeling in the big fish or have a great time in general.๏ฟผ
Techniques
Heavy tackle, light tackle, live bait ,lures,backcountry and inshore waters.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(313 reviews)
Angler's choice
Port Charlotte
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Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 313 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (868)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Christopher D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family Fishing Fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 31, 2025
Captain Cody was awesome! If I could give 6 stars, I would! He was extremely knowledgeable, helped us catch plenty of fish,...
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Teresa B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome morning of fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025
We booked a 4 hour morning trip with Captain Cody and he did not disappoint.ย  He got us on the fish and was very knowledgeable...
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Gary P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Straw Hat Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 11, 2025
Captain Cody was the best, was very helpful and accommodating to or group, as well as to share some history of the Charolette...
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Kyle W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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An absolute must!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 15, 2025
We had such a great time with Captain Cody! Caught a number of different species and sizes throughout the morning at different...
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Helen D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   Double Angler Trip on April 1, 2025
Captain Cody was awesome and made the experience so fun - we each caught a variety of fish and brought several home for lunch....
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