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If you're looking for an experienced and proven fishing guide then look no further! Captain Armando of A2 Fishing Charters has been one of anglers' favorite charters for many years.  He has been putting his clients on fish for decades in the Everglades, and for the last 8 seasons as an exceptional guide.  Now, you have a chance to start your adventure from Everglades City- A quaint fishing town with a proven reputation of providing anglers, seasoned and novice with a world class experience. 

Your vessel for the day is the industry leader Pathfinder 2300 HPS.  This bay boat is powered by a brand new 250 SHO Yamaha engine which quickly reaches any fishing spot you want to visit. There’s enough room for anglers to fish in comfort, so you can share the adventure with your loved ones. The boat also features a trolling motor, GPS, top-notch fishing equipment, your own cooler and plenty of dry storage. 

Explore the backcountry of the Everglades National Park and target a variety of species. You can go after Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout. After the trip is over, the captain will clean, fillet and bag your catch free of charge.

A big part of the experience on this charter is Capt. Armando’s hospitality and friendliness- This is what he's known for!  He’ll easily make any novice angler feel comfortable and start landing fish like it was their hobby for some time. Your guide is a proven tournament angler, and he's sponsored by several marine industry leaders, which ensures he has the best fishing equipment, ready to serve you.

Captain. Armando also covers your fishing licenses, so you only need to pack your sun protection, snacks or lunch and some drinks.  Water is always on the house. 

Book a trip with A2 Fishing Charters and spend an unforgettable day on the water!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Season Special
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 25 - Jun 26
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $300
    A great designed to help you get on the water on a budget! Your getting an extra hour over any competitor, and you'll enjoy the same world class customer service. Take advantage of this trip today!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    Public service personnel.
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    This trip is designed to honor our public service personnel and is a perfect way for a family or group of friends to start their day. Have fun catching Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, and Trout. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    Public srv. personnel- Later Start
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    Wake up later and start this 6-hour adventure and explore the inshore waters of the Everglades. Captain Armando will prepare everything you need for your day of fishing, you only need to pack some snacks and bring your sun protection.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    Explore the waters of the Everglades and go after various species, like Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Trout. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join, including the ones that have never held a rod before.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip- Later Start
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    Explore the waters of the Everglades and go after various species, like Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Trout. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join, including the ones that have never held a rod before.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    Family Time Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    Spend the whole day targeting Tarpon, Redfish, Trout, and Snook with your loved ones. Explore these pristine waters with Captain Armando and learn the best tricks to catch these fish. All fishing equipment is included in the price.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $900
    Spend the whole day targeting Tarpon, Redfish, Trout, and Snook. Explore these pristine waters with Captain Armando and learn the best tricks to catch these fish. All fishing equipment is included in the price.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Fly Fishing Trip (See description)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,000
    This trip is designed for an fly angler and guest- Ideally one or both guests should be avid fly anglers or with a moderate amount of experience with fly fishing. This trip starts early by design and is designed to target mainly tarpon, we may also target other species like Redfish, Snook and others.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Melissa B.
Estero, Florida
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Capt. Armondo was truly professional and personable. Our whole day was enjoyable. He was very well prepared truly attentive...
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Public service personnel. on March 26, 2024
Had a great time. Learn a lot abot how to fish the everglades and new techniques to fish too.
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10/10 would recommend Armando

8 Hour Trip on November 10, 2023
Armando was not only a wonderful captain, but a wonderful tour guide while fishing in the Everglades. My husband and I were...
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Mesquite, Texas
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Exciting Day With Captain Armando

8 Hour Trip on December 3, 2023
Armando is a top notch guide.ย  Heโ€™s extremely knowledgeable and had us catching fish all day.ย  We felt extremely welcomed...
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Manuel S.
Miami, Florida
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Best Day of Fishing Ever!!!

8 Hour Trip on March 6, 2021
I grew up fishing deep water in the keys. I have never fished inshore. I booked a trip with my son with A squared charters...
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FAQs about A2 Fishing Charters Est. 2016

A2 Fishing Charters Est. 2016 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - Season Special (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Public service personnel. (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Public srv. personnel- Later Start (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip- Later Start (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Family Time Trip (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Fly Fishing Trip (See description) (9 hours)

When you book a trip with A2 Fishing Charters Est. 2016, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with A2 Fishing Charters Est. 2016 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

A2 Fishing Charters Est. 2016 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

A2 Fishing Charters Est. 2016 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with A2 Fishing Charters Est. 2016 include:
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Armando Alejo, M.S.
Everglades City, Florida, United States
70 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
187 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2017
Captain Armando's dad took him fishing at about the age of 6. It didn't take long for him to explore this hobby as he took any available free time to go fish. On his 17th birthday, he and his brother DJ, also a charter captain took to the Flamingo Everglades not having a clue what to expect. It was on this trip that Armando caught his first Redfish, and simply never looked back. In his teenage years, Armando idolized the "Spanish Fly" Jose Wejebe and aspired to be just like him. Armando has achieved humble success in the industry, the highlights include entry and wins into local and national tournaments and a TV commercial for his sponsor at the time, Evinrude engines. At close to 200 FIVE star reviews, Armando takes pride in showing his clients what he knows about fishing the Flamingo Everglades for the past three decades. Quite simply, there isn't a Captain in the area that has the experience Armando has- jump aboard and be pampered by world class customer service! A2 Fishing Charters

The fish you can target

Redfish Redfish
Snook Snook
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon Tarpon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha 250 SHO
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

Whichย types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Fly Fishing

Whichย amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Whatย the listing policiesย 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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