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.
102
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Bent Rod Charters LLC

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(102 reviews)
Fort Myers
 Last booking: 23 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (67)
Captain John is the man!
Captain John is the man!
Captain John is the man!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Kerry P.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 5, 2026
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Kelly K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun day in the water

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) on March 2, 2026
John gave us a fun, โ€œeasyโ€ fishing trip. We did the 3-hour tour with two 13 year olds amd that was plenty for us! John...
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Steven P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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   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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Joe G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on February 20, 2026
Captain John was fantastic caught lots of fish and fantastic with my grandchildren. Highly recommend.
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Matthew Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nothing short of superb

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on February 10, 2026
Beautiful day, gorgeous scenery, exceptional captain and FISH. What more could one ask for.
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