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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Trips from US $225

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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John P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing trip!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 24, 2025

John P.

5.0 / 5

Mar 24, 2025

4 Hour Trip (PM)

Amazing trip!

VERIFIED

We had an amazing day on the boat with captain Cory we caught quite a few fish and enjoyed our time. Coty was patient, kind and fun! Highly recommend and would book again!

We had an amazing day on the boat with captain Cory we caught quite a few fish and enjoyed our time. Coty was patient, kind...

John P. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on March 25, 2025

Great time out there, many more boating days to come! Thank you again captain cody

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on March 25, 2025

Great time out there, many more boating days to come!

Thank you again captain cody

Captain replied

Fred R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Boca Grande Inshore on February 26, 2025

Fred R.

5.0 / 5

Feb 26, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Boca Grande Inshore

Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

Cody has a very nice boat, well equipped. He put us on the fish right away, Cody is very knowledgeable about fishing in this area.i plan on going back out with Cody.

Cody has a very nice boat, well equipped. He put us on the fish right away, Cody is very knowledgeable about fishing in this...

Fred R. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on March 1, 2025

Great time out there Joe, and some awesome fish! Thank you again

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on March 1, 2025

Great time out there Joe, and some awesome fish!

Thank you again

Captain replied

Nankai W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Very nice experience.

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 12, 2025

Nankai W.

5.0 / 5

Feb 12, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Very nice experience.

VERIFIED

We had a great time and Captain Cody was experienced and professional. We all enjoyed the trip and definitely with book Captain Cody when we come back again in the future.

We had a great time and Captain Cody was experienced and professional. We all enjoyed the trip and definitely with book Captain...

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on February 13, 2025

Awesome time out there! Great weather, great fish thank you captain cody

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on February 13, 2025

Awesome time out there! Great weather, great fish

thank you captain cody

Captain replied

Howard H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2024

Howard H.

5.0 / 5

Aug 17, 2024

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Had a very enjoyable and successful fishing trip with Captain Cody. Cody does an excellent job and is very knowledgeable and very organized. Great tackle, great boat and very knowledgeable of the Charlotte harbor and all of the great fishing spots. Will definitely book another trip with Captain Cody in the near future.

Had a very enjoyable and successful fishing trip with Captain Cody. Cody does an excellent job and is very knowledgeable and...

Howard H. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on August 19, 2024

Such a great time! I look forward to many more memories with you, Howard . Let’s get back on them! Thanks again, Captain cody .

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on August 19, 2024

Such a great time! I look forward to many more memories with you, Howard . Let’s get back on them!

Thanks again, Captain cody .

Captain replied

Jennifer M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Memories were made

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025

Jennifer M.

5.0 / 5

Jul 23, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Memories were made

VERIFIED NEW

Jennifer M. recommends Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on July 26, 2025

Great time out there Jennifer I look forward to fishing with you guys any day in the future Thank you again, Captain cody

Cody Cristello (The Captain)

Replied on July 26, 2025

Great time out there Jennifer I look forward to fishing with you guys any day in the future

Thank you again, Captain cody

Captain replied

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