Captain
John Middleton

Member since April 2019 Fort Myers, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain John Middleton

Fort Myers, United States
Background
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.
98
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Bent Rod Charters LLC

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(98 reviews)
Fort Myers
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captain John is the man!
Captain John is the man!
Captain John is the man!
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Steven P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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.

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on December 27, 2025
I have been out before with other captains in different situations.I can say with confidence that Capt John not only put us...
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Ed P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Afternoon on the Water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on December 29, 2025
We took a half day afternoon charter and had a great time. We were a little late due to traffic and still got our full 4 hours....
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Brian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain John is the man!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on December 31, 2025
Captain John was amazing with my 3 children, keeping us on fish all day. He is great with kids and adults alike! We were able...
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Sara L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on December 22, 2025
We had so much fun and caught a lot of fish! John was great and very knowledgeable. Experience matters!
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Aidan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Would Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on December 18, 2025
Captain John was amazing! We caught a large variety of nice fish in only three hours.
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