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Chris Coletta

Member since January 2018 San Diego, United States
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Meet Captain Chris Coletta – A Lifetime of Fishing Experience & Passion Captain Christopher “Chris” Coletta brings over 40 years of fishing experience and a lifetime of passion to every trip with Coletta Sportfishing. His journey started at the age of 12, fishing alongside his father, Fiore, in Oyster Bay, where he fell in love with the sport. By 16, Chris was already turning his passion into a business—clamming and catching lobsters to sell to local restaurants while cruising the waters, always with Otis Redding’s "(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay" playing in the background. His love for the ocean led him to Hawaii for college, where he trained with some of the most respected charter captains in the world, mastering the art of big-game fishing in one of the Pacific’s most demanding fisheries. Even when life took him to landlocked states like Ohio and Arizona, Chris couldn’t stay away from the saltwater—taking clients on excursions to Mexico whenever he had the chance. When he finally settled in San Diego, he knew he was home. With a deep fascination for the local fishery and proximity to Mexico, Chris spent years refining his techniques and studying migratory fish patterns, working alongside some of the best captains in Southern California. He firmly believes that great captains do their homework—understanding the water, the fish, and the ever-changing conditions that make every day on the water different. Whether it’s Captain Chris himself or one of his carefully selected captains at the helm, you can expect professionalism, expert knowledge, and an unforgettable day on the ocean. Chris and his crew specialize in making every trip kid-friendly, family-oriented, and action-packed, ensuring that guests of all experience levels have a fantastic time. Welcome aboard! Let’s go fishing! ??

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San Diego, Verenigde Staten
Background
Meet Captain Chris Coletta – A Lifetime of Fishing Experience & Passion Captain Christopher “Chris” Coletta brings over 40 years of fishing experience and a lifetime of passion to every trip with Coletta Sportfishing. His journey started at the age of 12, fishing alongside his father, Fiore, in Oyster Bay, where he fell in love with the sport. By 16, Chris was already turning his passion into a business—clamming and catching lobsters to sell to local restaurants while cruising the waters, always with Otis Redding’s "(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay" playing in the background. His love for the ocean led him to Hawaii for college, where he trained with some of the most respected charter captains in the world, mastering the art of big-game fishing in one of the Pacific’s most demanding fisheries. Even when life took him to landlocked states like Ohio and Arizona, Chris couldn’t stay away from the saltwater—taking clients on excursions to Mexico whenever he had the chance. When he finally settled in San Diego, he knew he was home. With a deep fascination for the local fishery and proximity to Mexico, Chris spent years refining his techniques and studying migratory fish patterns, working alongside some of the best captains in Southern California. He firmly believes that great captains do their homework—understanding the water, the fish, and the ever-changing conditions that make every day on the water different. Whether it’s Captain Chris himself or one of his carefully selected captains at the helm, you can expect professionalism, expert knowledge, and an unforgettable day on the ocean. Chris and his crew specialize in making every trip kid-friendly, family-oriented, and action-packed, ensuring that guests of all experience levels have a fantastic time. Welcome aboard! Let’s go fishing! ??
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Trips vanaf US $825

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Family fun and fish!

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  Half Day Inshore Trip (6AM) op December 12, 2025
Our party consisted of six adults and there was enough room to fish comfortably. We were all relieved to see there was a bathroom...
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Unforgettable Day on the Water โ€“ Our Fishing Charter Adventure!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Inshore Trip (6AM) op Augustus 24, 2025
We had the most amazing trip with the fishing charter! From start to finish, the crew was friendly, professional, and made...
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Great for families and or first time out

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip (6:00AM) op Oktober 25, 2025
Celebrating my husbandโ€™s 75th birthday. It wasnโ€™t his first time sport fishing but it was everyone elseโ€™s. They all agreed...
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Best fishing experience!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Inshore Trip (6AM) op Mei 10, 2025
If youโ€™re looking for a 6 person fishing charter I wouldnโ€™t look anymore cause this is the best fishing experience you...
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Super helpful and knowledgeable in what they do. They were quick to teach us how to do everything and gave us great tips. They...
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