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Chris Coletta

Member since January 2018 San Diego, United States
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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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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(30 beoordelingen)
Angler's choice
San Diego
 5 boekingen in de afgelopen week.
 Directe bevestiging
Trips vanaf US $825

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Fish on!!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Inshore Trip (6AM) op Oktober 8, 2025
fishing was fast and quick, easy to find not a long travel time either. crew gave us options for us to choose all I can say...
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Great day of fishing

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip Inshore (12:00 PM) op Maart 23, 2025
Captain and crew were great. Very friendly and worked hard to make the trip a good one. We caught 14 white fish which we cooked...
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Fish On

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip (6:00AM) op Augustus 20, 2025
My crew had a great time and we took home some nice tuna filets
Mark B. raadt Coletta Sportfishing aan
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Great crew. Nice equipment. Highly recommend!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Inshore Trip (6AM) op Oktober 10, 2025
Highly recommend!
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Crushed!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Inshore Trip (6AM) op Juni 30, 2025
The team put our family on top of a load of Red Fish! We caught out limit! Joe and Mikey were amazing and weโ€™re definitely...
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