Bent Rod Charters LLC 

4.9/5 (111 reviews)
 Punta Rassa Road 15051, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States

Bent Rod Charters LLC 

Fort Myers, FL, United States
22 feet
6
4.9/5 (111 reviews)

Operating out of Bokeelia, Florida, Bent Rod Charters LLC specializes in providing their clients with epic inshore and flats fishing trips. Captain John Middleton has over 35 years of experience, fishing freshwater, inshore, and offshore. He's a 4th generation Floridian who grew up fishing Pine Island Sound, Caloosahatchee River, Matlacha, and Bokeelia.

His boat is a 22' Pathfinder bay boat that can carry up to 5 anglers, 4 of them fishing comfortably at the same time. It comes with a 200 HP Yamaha VMAX engine, a live bait tank, a cooler for your food/drinks, and top-quality navigational electronics and safety gear.

The captain will take you to the most productive fisheries and do everything he can to put you on the likes of Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Shark, Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and so much more. Depending on the targeted species and the package you choose, you can expect to do some epic bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, and even bow fishing (gear for 2 guests is provided).

You'll be supplied with all the other fishing gear, lures, frozen bait, and live bait (freshly caught the morning before the trip). The captain uses Daiwa Black Gold reels along with light tackle rods. He also uses some Shimano Stratic. Aside from fishing gear, he also provides snorkeling equipment for all 6 guests – the clients should just let him know if they want to mix their fishing with snorkeling.

You can keep whatever fish is legal at that time, and the captain will clean your catch free of charge. Feel free to bring your food, drinks, and sunscreen. The captain has a cooler with ice on board where you can store your goods.

Bent Rod Charters LLC will do everything in their power for you to have a comfortable, productive, and fun fishing experience!

Operating out of Bokeelia, Florida, Bent Rod Charters LLC specializes in providing their clients with epic inshore and flats fishing trips. Captain John Middleton has over 35 years of experience, fishing freshwater, inshore, and offshore. He's a 4th generation Floridian who grew up fishing Pine Island Sound, Caloosahatchee River, Matlacha, and Bokeelia.

His boat is a 22' Pathfinder bay boat that can carry up to 5 anglers, 4 of them fishing comfortably at the same time. It comes with a 200 HP Yamaha VMAX engine, a live bait tank, a cooler for your food/drinks, and top-quality navigational electronics and safety gear.

The captain will take you to the most productive fisheries and do everything he can to put you on the likes of Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Shark, Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and so much more. Depending on the targeted species and the package you choose, you can expect to do some epic bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, and even bow fishing (gear for 2 guests is provided).

You'll be supplied with all the other fishing gear, lures, frozen bait, and live bait (freshly caught the morning before the trip). The captain uses Daiwa Black Gold reels along with light tackle rods. He also uses some Shimano Stratic. Aside from fishing gear, he also provides snorkeling equipment for all 6 guests – the clients should just let him know if they want to mix their fishing with snorkeling.

You can keep whatever fish is legal at that time, and the captain will clean your catch free of charge. Feel free to bring your food, drinks, and sunscreen. The captain has a cooler with ice on board where you can store your goods.

Bent Rod Charters LLC will do everything in their power for you to have a comfortable, productive, and fun fishing experience!

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Rating

4.9
111 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (77)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (111)

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Greg Kyrytschenko
Greg Kyrytschenko
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great day on the water!
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on May 13, 20262 adults
Captain John is the real deal top notch and knows exactly where the fish are. We were hooked up fast and had a great time on the water. Whether you’re new or experienced, this charter delivers. Can’t wait to go again!
Response from Captain
May 15, 2026
thank you hope to see you again
Steven Pendell
Steven Pendell
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Capt John is fabulous Knowledgeable,Witty,from what I saw and heard well respected by his peers.On a slow day for all he put us on the fish and helped by grandson catch both quantity and quality fish.
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on December 27, 20252 adults
I have been out before with other captains in different situations.I can say with confidence that Capt John not only put us on the fish but he enable both my grandson and myself tp have a spirited competition on number and size of different species.I dont think I have seen my grandson so happy and proud with his catch..again thankyou Captain John.
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
thank you i am glad you got to injoyed some time with you grandson and on the boat hope ti see you two again
Voldemars Innus
Voldemars Innus
us
Lockport, NY, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great experience with a seasoned Captain
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on March 15, 20263 adults
Caught fish and we were enjoying the experience. While on the water the Captain sensed a quickly developing rain storm and wisked us to a St. James restaurant that was on the water. While we enjoyed some drinks and snacks at the restaurant, he cleaned the fish. After the storm passed he returned us to the dock. All in all a great experience.
Response from Captain
March 16, 2026
thank you next time hopefully no storms
James McMillan
James McMillan
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Best Captian. Always a great trip.
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 23, 20263 adults
Been with Captian John twice. Always catch fish, even when bite is slow. Great personality and tons of fun!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
June 4, 2026
thank you hope to see you again soon
David Dockendorf
David Dockendorf
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great morning of fishing.
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (AM) on March 25, 20262 adults2 children
Captain John was great, he was very helpful, helped my 8 year old hook into some fish and made the experience fantastic. We stopped at a spot with our time running out and he helped my son hook into a nice snook that ended up being a great highlight to the morning.
Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
April 2, 2026
thank you sorry for the late response

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Relaxing Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Rating

4.9
111 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (77)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (111)

Filter
Showing 15 of 111 reviews
Greg Kyrytschenko
Greg Kyrytschenko
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great day on the water!
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on May 13, 20262 adults
Captain John is the real deal top notch and knows exactly where the fish are. We were hooked up fast and had a great time on the water. Whether you’re new or experienced, this charter delivers. Can’t wait to go again!
Response from Captain
May 15, 2026
thank you hope to see you again
Steven Pendell
Steven Pendell
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Capt John is fabulous Knowledgeable,Witty,from what I saw and heard well respected by his peers.On a slow day for all he put us on the fish and helped by grandson catch both quantity and quality fish.
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on December 27, 20252 adults
I have been out before with other captains in different situations.I can say with confidence that Capt John not only put us on the fish but he enable both my grandson and myself tp have a spirited competition on number and size of different species.I dont think I have seen my grandson so happy and proud with his catch..again thankyou Captain John.
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
thank you i am glad you got to injoyed some time with you grandson and on the boat hope ti see you two again
Voldemars Innus
Voldemars Innus
us
Lockport, NY, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great experience with a seasoned Captain
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on March 15, 20263 adults
Caught fish and we were enjoying the experience. While on the water the Captain sensed a quickly developing rain storm and wisked us to a St. James restaurant that was on the water. While we enjoyed some drinks and snacks at the restaurant, he cleaned the fish. After the storm passed he returned us to the dock. All in all a great experience.
Response from Captain
March 16, 2026
thank you next time hopefully no storms
James McMillan
James McMillan
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Best Captian. Always a great trip.
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 23, 20263 adults
Been with Captian John twice. Always catch fish, even when bite is slow. Great personality and tons of fun!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
June 4, 2026
thank you hope to see you again soon
David Dockendorf
David Dockendorf
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great morning of fishing.
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (AM) on March 25, 20262 adults2 children
Captain John was great, he was very helpful, helped my 8 year old hook into some fish and made the experience fantastic. We stopped at a spot with our time running out and he helped my son hook into a nice snook that ended up being a great highlight to the morning.
Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
April 2, 2026
thank you sorry for the late response

FAQs about Bent Rod Charters LLC

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha VMAX
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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