Straw Hats Fishing Charters
Straw Hats Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard to discover the rich waters of western Florida. Based out of Port Charlotte, you can discover the wealth of inshore fishing that just adds to the beauty of the 'Suncoast.'
Captain Cody Cristello invites you on an exciting adventure to find your favorite fish. Born to charter captains in the Keys, he's fished his whole life, gaining his own license aged just 18. He promises to let you in on all his secrets to land that prized catch.
Step aboard the brand new 26' Avenger bay boat and hit the waters from the rivers to the reefs. Up to 6 guests are welcome on board, heading from sweet spot to sweet spot in search of some prized fish. Make use of the 360-degree view and the spacious deck as you battle it out with monster fish, while the captain will provide water and chips to keep you energized. All the gear is brand new!
Get ready to put your fishing skills and physical strength to the test, as you go prowl the waters of surrounding Port Charlotte, Boca Grande, or Englewood in search of some tough-fighting and delicious creatures. Snook, Sharks, and Tarpon will provide the toughest battle to come aboard, while Redfish, Trout, and Snappers also promise to put up a fight.
After working up a sweat, you can even go snorkeling to cool off. Get in touch with your captain and he can provide the equipment. If an evening cruise is more your speed, ask Capt. Cody to take you dolphin watching and sightseeing. He can also take you out to Cabbage Key island for shelling and any other activities you enjoy on the shore. Water is served on board, and you are welcome to bring your own alcohol (no glass containers).
At the end of the day, your captain will clean and fillet your edible catch to take home, so you're good to go. All you need will be provided, including the license. Make Straw Hats Fishing Charters your next stop in western Florida
Straw Hats Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard to discover the rich waters of western Florida. Based out of Port Charlotte, you can discover the wealth of inshore fishing that just adds to the beauty of the 'Suncoast.'
Captain Cody Cristello invites you on an exciting adventure to find your favorite fish. Born to charter captains in the Keys, he's fished his whole life, gaining his own license aged just 18. He promises to let you in on all his secrets to land that prized catch.
Step aboard the brand new 26' Avenger bay boat and hit the waters from the rivers to the reefs. Up to 6 guests are welcome on board, heading from sweet spot to sweet spot in search of some prized fish. Make use of the 360-degree view and the spacious deck as you battle it out with monster fish, while the captain will provide water and chips to keep you energized. All the gear is brand new!
Get ready to put your fishing skills and physical strength to the test, as you go prowl the waters of surrounding Port Charlotte, Boca Grande, or Englewood in search of some tough-fighting and delicious creatures. Snook, Sharks, and Tarpon will provide the toughest battle to come aboard, while Redfish, Trout, and Snappers also promise to put up a fight.
After working up a sweat, you can even go snorkeling to cool off. Get in touch with your captain and he can provide the equipment. If an evening cruise is more your speed, ask Capt. Cody to take you dolphin watching and sightseeing. He can also take you out to Cabbage Key island for shelling and any other activities you enjoy on the shore. Water is served on board, and you are welcome to bring your own alcohol (no glass containers).
At the end of the day, your captain will clean and fillet your edible catch to take home, so you're good to go. All you need will be provided, including the license. Make Straw Hats Fishing Charters your next stop in western Florida
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Scott Carpenter5.0VerifiedNewGreat Fishing!
4 Hour Trip on October 31, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Cody was great! Our trip focused on harbor fishing and within 30 mins we were catching! We caught a wide variety of fish including stingrays, crab and even a beautiful flounder. We never had a shortage of fun and honestly i dont know how our captain kept up with the 4 of us..busy guy lol. Great day on the water! Thank you
Eric Lenski5.0VerifiedNewOctober fishing trip
6 Hour – River Fishing Adventure on October 30, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Cody was the best. My Uncle, Son and I had a fantastic time and caught around 30 fish (6 different species). Captain Cody is very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you and we will be back.
Angela EvansRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHighly Recommend Captain Cody!
6 Hour Trip – Boca Grande Inshore on March 20, 2026 • 4 adultsMy family did a 6 hour trip with Captain Cody and had a great time! The weather and wind didn’t cooperate to do the typical trip, but Cody had a plan for the weather and still made the day a success. We caught a good variety of fish (including a puffer fish!) and had a really great day! He is very knowledgable about the local ecosystem and gladly shared his knowledge with us, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We highly recommend Captain Cody and will plan future outings with him when we’re in the area!
Nicole Lytle5.0VerifiedFantastic experience!!
4 Hour Trip on July 22, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had a group of 6 and Captain Cody handled it wonderfully. He made sure the kids were constantly taken care of, each catching plenty of fish. I brought my parents as well and they are keeping his cards to being others who come visit them her in town. Absolutely would book with Captain Cody again, no hesitation.
Roy SandoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome day fishing the canals!!
4 Hour Trip on April 10, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 childrenCaptain Cody is awesome. Got up early and worked hard to find some elusive bait for us. Was patient with all three of our kiddos and helped them all get hooked up on multiple species of fish. Everyone had a blast. Cody stayed engaged the whole trip and told us history of the area as we switched spots. We caught snook, snapper, catfish, redfish, and jack crevalle. Everything about the trip was top notch. Would not hesitate to book again if we are in town!!
Bob MccoyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat day, Successful Day
7 Hour Trip – Tarpon on June 17, 2026 • 3 adultsOnce again Cody took us to many different places and got us hooked up on fish right away. he was way too much wind to go very far out in the day but we certainly made up for it. Cody knows where to fish and how to fish and how to get it and he was well prepared and delivered!
- Bob MccoyRepeat angler5.0Verified
Another Successful Trip
Full Day Inshore on June 15, 2026 • 3 adultswe've booked with Captain Cody before and looked forward to this trip. we have two more coming up in the coming week and are very excited. he fishes hard and provides an excellent experience. we got a variety of guests with us and he took care of everybody very well.
Chad PauleyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBest Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip on July 27, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a blast with Captain Cody! Third fishing trip and always a great time! He is ver y knowledgeable and informative! We caught catfish, snook, ladyfish, and snapper. We are looking forward to our next adventure with Captain Cody!
- Bob MccoyRepeat angler5.0Verified
Full Day at Boca Grande
Full Day Inshore on December 24, 2025 • 2 adultsThis was our second trip with Captain Cody and it was Christmas Eve. There were two of us and we fished hard all day and caught lots of different species. I think we caught eight different in total. Cody fishes really hard and we really enjoy his expertise and how easy he is to get along with. We already have another trip planned for Tarpon season in June!
- Bob MccoyRepeat angler5.0Verified
Another Wonderful Experience, Highly Recommend
7 Hour Trip – Tarpon on June 19, 2026 • 3 adultsthere were four of us all day today and we were treated to quite a wonderful trip. Cody took great care to explain it to all of the ladies with us and they all look forward to going again!
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Capt Cody was awesome! Extremely knowledge and prfessional guide that is fun to be on the boat with. We went out the day after a cold front with winds gusting to 35 knots. He was upfront about the conditions prior to the trip and offered to reschedule. Due to our time line we decided to go out and he ws able to deliver in spite of the conditions. Caught at least 15 snook including 1 upperslot fish that was accidentaly quick released by the angler, some mangrove snapper. and few jacks. Higly recommend and will fish with him again next time we are in the area.
Captain Cody was great! Our trip focused on harbor fishing and within 30 mins we were catching! We caught a wide variety of fish including stingrays, crab and even a beautiful flounder. We never had a shortage of fun and honestly i dont know how our captain kept up with the 4 of us..busy guy lol. Great day on the water! Thank you
Captain Cody was the best. My Uncle, Son and I had a fantastic time and caught around 30 fish (6 different species). Captain Cody is very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you and we will be back.
We went on a 3 hour trip. Captain Cody arrived on time and had gotten bait with his cast net. We tried several spots. He would only stay in a spot for longer than 15 minutes if we were catching fish. He grew up in the area and has good knowledge of the fish and wildlife. He did everything he could to find fish for us. Not so easy on a hot day!
My family did a 6 hour trip with Captain Cody and had a great time! The weather and wind didn’t cooperate to do the typical trip, but Cody had a plan for the weather and still made the day a success. We caught a good variety of fish (including a puffer fish!) and had a really great day! He is very knowledgable about the local ecosystem and gladly shared his knowledge with us, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We highly recommend Captain Cody and will plan future outings with him when we’re in the area!
