Bent Rod Charters LLC
+35Operating 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!
Captain
John Middleton
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+56Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
98%
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Spring Break Fun
3 Hour Relaxing Trip (AM) on March 9, 2025
We had a wonderful time with Captain John. He took us out with our college age daughter for a Spring Break fishing trip and we all caught several fish and quite a few keepers. Capt. John knew all the right spots to take us and was a great conversationalist. We had a Dolphin companion and saw a couple Manatee. Just a great family day. Can’t wait to do it again.
We had a wonderful time with Captain John. He took us out with our college age daughter for a Spring Break fishing trip and we all caught several fish and quite a few keepers. Capt. John knew all the right spots to take us and was a great conversationalist. We had a Dolphin companion and saw a couple Manatee. Just a great family day. Can’t wait to do it again.
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June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2025
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March 2025 4 hour charter
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 12, 2025
John is very knowledgeable and patient! We really enjoyed the half day charter! Will definitely recommend his service and use him again!
John is very knowledgeable and patient! We really enjoyed the half day charter! Will definitely recommend his service and use him again!
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Great day on the water
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 17, 2025
Thanks captain for getting us on some good snook and experiencing the Florida waters
Thanks captain for getting us on some good snook and experiencing the Florida waters
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Outstanding day!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 1, 2025
Captain John puts you on the fish!! Highly recommended.
Captain John puts you on the fish!! Highly recommended.
FAQs about Bent Rod Charters LLC
What are the trip rates for Bent Rod Charters LLC?
Bent Rod Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Relaxing Trip (AM) (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Night Trip (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bent Rod Charters LLC?
When you book a trip with Bent Rod Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling Equipment For all guests
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Spearfishing Equipment Upon request
- Ice Box For your food/drinks
What's included in the trip price with Bent Rod Charters LLC?
Trips booked with Bent Rod Charters LLC include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Bull bay rods custom rods flordia fishing reels)
- Live Bait (Caught the same morning)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (When we get back to the dock included in price)
- Drinks (Water)
- Fishing License (Yes is included)
What types of fishing does Bent Rod Charters LLC offer?
Bent Rod Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (Saltwater)
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bent Rod Charters LLC offer?
Bent Rod Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Bowfishing (Gear for 2 guests [)
- Spearfishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bent Rod Charters LLC?
Top targeted fish species with Bent Rod Charters LLC include:
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
I have over 35 years of fishing experience fishing inshore, nearshore, and freshwater. Being a fourth generation Floridian, I grew up fishing on the Caloosahatchee River, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha, and Bokeelia,saint James,Sanibel ,ft Myers beach from camping on the tip of Bokeelia to out gigging late nights with friends and family. I love to share my knowledge and experiences with others.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Saltwater
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Gear for 2 guests [
Spearfishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
For all guests
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Spearfishing Equipment
Upon request
Ice Box
For your food/drinks
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Bull bay rods custom rods flordia fishing reels
Live Bait
Caught the same morning
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
When we get back to the dock included in price
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
Yes is included
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
What is allowed to keep in season at time of trip
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Fort Myers right now
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail