Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fishing Info

About Bendin Rods Fishing Charters

Where does Bendin Rods Fishing Charters fish?

We fish the Shalimar FL area, including Gulf of Mexico, Choctawhatchee Bay, Santa Rosa Sound, Boggy Bayou, Morris Lake, Pippin Lake, Fuller Lake, Stewart Lake, Lower Memorial Lake, Four Prong Lake, Jack Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Bens Lake, Grass Lake, Lake Lorraine, Lake Earl, Lake Vivian, Morrison Lake.

What are the target fish?

Target fish include Albacore Tuna (Also Called ), Black Grouper (Also Called Black Rockfish, Marbled Rockfish  ), Blackfin Tuna (Also Called Deep-Bodied Tunny  ), Common Dolphinfish (Also Called Dolphin, Dolphinfish, Common Dolphin, Mahi-Mahi, Dorado, Dourade  ), Gag Grouper (Also Called Charcoal Belly, Velvet Rockfish, Grouper  ), Grey Triggerfish (Also Called Leatherjacket, leatherneck, Taly), Red Snapper  (Also Called Pensacola Red Snapper, Northern Red Snapper ), Spanish Mackerel (Also Called Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel), Wahoo  (Also Called Ono, Ono Malani, Hoo, Pacific Kingfish, Malata kingfish, Queen fish, Paala, Paere, Peto, Sierra, Solandra, Serra-da India, Kamasu-Sawara, Acantocibio, Cavala de India, Keskas, Kin Fis, Mersad, Kinkfish, Peto, Guarapucu, Thazard batard), Yellowtail Amberjack  (Also Called California Yellowtail, Amberjack  , Southern Yellowtail Amberjack, Yellowtail Kingfish, Great Amberjack, Amberfish, Albacore, Banded Rudderfish, Bandit, California Yellowtail, Cape Yellowtail, Giant Yellowtail, Great Amberjack, Greater Amberjack, Hoodlum, Jenny Lind, King Amberjack, Kingfish, Kingie, Northern Kingfish, Silver King, Southern Yellowtail, Tasmanian Yellowtail, Trevally, Yellowtail, Yellowtail Kingfish), Sheepshead  (Also Called Convict Fish, Sheephead  )

Where in Shalimar FL to we meet our guests?

We meet at Two Georges Marina ( 100 Old Ferry Rd, Shalimar, FL 32579, USA )

Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

Yes, a Fishing license is required

Where do I get a STATE Fishing license?

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Fishing

Florida residents and visitors 16 years of age and older are required to possess a Florida freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing license when engaged in active or passive fishing activities. However, you do not need a saltwater fishing license if saltwater fishing from a for-hire vessel (guide, charter, party boat) that has a valid charter license or from a vessel whose operator has a valid recreational saltwater vessel license issued in the name of the operator of the vessel. If you are looking for online access for a license, please check Go Outdoors Florida here: https://license.gooutdoorsflorida.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx

How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!

Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.