Captain
Cody Bailey

Member since October 2021 Punta Gorda, United States
Background
Captain Cody is a skilled angler with a desire to share his love for fishing with you. Join him on one of his trips and have a memorable experience on the waters of Florida.
Techniques
Reef fishing, wreck fishing, trolling, kite fishing, sight fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Cody Bailey

Punta Gorda, United States
Background
Captain Cody is a skilled angler with a desire to share his love for fishing with you. Join him on one of his trips and have a memorable experience on the waters of Florida.
Techniques
Reef fishing, wreck fishing, trolling, kite fishing, sight fishing
10
Reviews
7
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Vera Vita Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Punta Gorda
Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

Grand Slam today!
Grand Slam today!
Mar 10, 2026 Punta Gorda
Grand slam today! 30 snook, 2/2 on tarpon, trout, mangrove snappers and a couple redfish! Bang up day out there! Dont hesitate, its only getting better.
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Spring has sprung!
Spring has sprung!
Mar 8, 2026 Punta Gorda
Great day with my good buddy Antonio, his father, and his son. We caught over 25 snook, got on an insane trout bite, and put 3 tarpon in the air. Those boys make those 16-17in trout look small ?
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Fishing is hot on Charlotte harbor! ???
Fishing is hot on Charlotte harbor! ???
Mar 3, 2026 Punta Gorda
Nothing but smiles and tight lines today! Awesome couple from Minnesota . Caught over 20 fish and 5 different species on our 4 hour trip this morning! ?? Fishing is getting better and better so dont hesitate to book your trip!
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Non stop action on charlotte harbor!
Non stop action on charlotte harbor!
Jan 19, 2026 Punta Gorda
Over 25 snook including this monster 40 incher on the lightest tackle possible! Great day with a good group of guys. Thats what its all about! Making memories! Call or text now to inquire about a trip on beautiful charlotte harbor. Come fish with a Punta Gorda Native!
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Bottom fishing has been on FIRE!
Bottom fishing has been on FIRE!
Mar 10, 2024 Punta Gorda
We are starting to see some great bottom fishing the past couple weeks, yellowtail and mutton snappers are plentiful as well as throw back groupers. Grouper season opens may 1st. Dont miss out, book your trip now.
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Grouper season 23โ€™!
Grouper season 23โ€™!
Jan 1, 2024 Punta Gorda
The reef has been hot lately! Full of action! We decided to take a break from the sailfishing and decided to go after yellowtail snapper and grouper on the last day of the 2023 season and boy did it pay off! Box full of good eating fish including a stud of a 35 pound black grouper. Great way to end the season!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tammy G.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Inshore Trip AM 4 hour on March 24, 2026
Captain Cody is great, right off the bat reeling in fish, caught multiple species and just had a great time!!
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Michael B.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 hour shark on January 20, 2026
capt. Cody was awesome. He made sure we were having fun even though we couldnโ€™t hook up with the target species. He went...
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Kayla S.
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Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip 6 hour on September 5, 2024
Me and my Husband had an amazing time fishing with Captain Cody! He was very patient and helpful with my lack of fishing experience....
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Hannah J.
Naples, FL
Excellent
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3/4 Day with Vera Vita, Definitely Recommend

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip 6 hour on August 9, 2022
Cody and Ryan were absolutely awesome! They made us all feel super welcome and comfortable as soon as we got on. They were...
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore Trip AM 4 hour on March 4, 2024
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