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
 Last booking: 28 minutes ago
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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
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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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Howard H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2024
Had a very enjoyable and successful fishing trip with Captain Cody. Cody does an excellent job and is very knowledgeable and...
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Jennifer M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memories were made

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025
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Robert W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had a great time

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 18, 2025
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Michael F.
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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Wonderful fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 5, 2025
We had a great time , captain is very knowledgeable and friendly. My sons had a great time and caught a lot of fish. Would...
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Jeffrey H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Captain Cody Rocks!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 22, 2025
Our group of 6 had a great time with Captain Cody.ย  He was incredibly knowledgeable and a lot of fun!ย  Already planning a...
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