A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016 (II)

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Hop aboard A2 Fishing Charters for a fun-filled fishing adventure in SW Florida. Captain Armando is one of the areas FEW Spanish speakers, and is well known for his local knowledge as he has navigated these waters for 3 decades. His clients describe him as knowledgeable, personable and just "fun to be around"!  He and his clients often become friends…

The Captain has verified results (200+ FIVE Star Reviews) along with proven tournament results in local and National tournaments. First place in the 4th Annual Hook'em in the Glades (out of Everglades City), The Top Guide Award in the Swamp Guides Ball, and top 10 finishes in the National Redfish Tours. His accomplishments, positive personality, and genuine love for fishing will help ensure you enjoy a fun and productive day on the water. Enjoy the Everglades’ unique ecosystem with your daughter or son, your fishing buddy, or spouse.

Hop aboard his industry leading 2300 Pathfinder bay boat (A fast and stable 24 foot vessel) and enjoy all of its comforts and features. The boat is powered by a new 250 HP Yamaha engine, which can comfortably accommodate two buddies or a family. The boat is also rigged with a GPS, trolling motor, and power poles for quick boat positioning on a dime. 

Capt. Armando is generously sponsored in the industry, his sponsored equipment will help ensure you hook and land more fish!  Your party will need a $35 Everglades National Park "vehicle/ vessel pass" and can be purchased on the Everglades National Park website. Guest fishing licenses, gear and live bait (when available) along with drinking water are all provided by the captain- Bring your sandwich! 

Weather permitting, the captain will take you on a wonderful and scenic boat ride into Lost man's river, one of the areas most productive areas. When you return to shore, your catch will be filleted and bagged ready for you to enjoy! A cigar or adult beverage when enjoyed in moderation is welcomed. 

Welcome aboard, A2 Fishing Charter



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Take your son or daughter fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jun 2
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $350
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    Public service personnel
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    This trip is designed to HONOR our Teachers, Military and First Responders. Although I highly recommend more time on the water, this trip will enable our heroes to enjoy a quick glimpse of the beautiful Flamingo Everglades, a world class fishery. We may catch Redfish, Snook, Trout or Tripletail (Species vary by season). Consider booking a 6 or 8 hour trip, I will honor a discount on those trips as well.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    Public svc. personnel- Late Risers
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    This trip is designed to HONOR our Teachers, Military and First Responders. Although I highly recommend more time on the water, this trip will enable our heroes to enjoy a quick glimpse of the beautiful Flamingo Everglades, a world class fishery. We may catch Redfish, Snook, Trout or Tripletail (Species vary by season). Consider booking a 6 or 8 hour trip, I will honor a discount on those trips as well.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    I always recommend this trip for one reason, time on the water! This trip will enable you and your party to enjoy the beautiful Flamingo Everglades, a world-class fishery. We may catch Redfish, Snook, Trout, or Tripletail (species vary by season).
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    6 Hour trip- Late Risers
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    Although I always recommend an 8 hour trip, this trip will enable you and your party to enjoy the beautiful Flamingo Everglades, a world class fishery after breakfast. We may catch Redfish, Snook, Trout or Tripletail (Species vary by season).
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    Family time trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    Best bang for your buck! Designed to get a full day’s worth of fishing with your loved ones! This trip bring us into the Flamingo Everglades, one of the worlds best fisheries!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    8 Hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $900
    Best bang for your buck! Deaigned to get a full day’s worth of fishing! This trip will also bring us into the Flamingo Everglades, one of the worlds best fisheries!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    Fly Fishing- Please see description
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jun 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,000
    This trip is designed for the avid fly angler, or one that has a moderate amount of experience with fly fishing. For this trip, we will meet at the Visitor center of Everglades National Park (Homestead). 4001 State HWY 9336. Homestead, 33196. We will mainly target Tarpon, Snook or other gamefish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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Customer reviews

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Best Fishing Ever!

VERIFIED   8 Hour trip on May 25, 2024
We caught fish all day with Armando! He knew all the spots to take us. We caught 11 varieties of fish!  We went all over the...
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour trip on March 17, 2024
He knows what he’s doing. He put us on the fish as soon as we left the dock and even caught our limit of trout. Real cool...
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WOW!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour trip on May 11, 2024
Incredible trip. Capt Armando knows what he’s doing. We had an awesome day with multiple species of fish. I highly recommend...
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Captain Armando

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 2, 2024
Great day for us and two nieces.  Caught lots of fish, saw a ton of wildlife.  Dolphins, bald eagle, osprey, manatees, pelicans,...
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Great experience. Tons of fish!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 14, 2024
Capt. Armando is a great guide.  Super nice and helpful.  He put us in a ton of fish.
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FAQs about A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016 (II)

A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016 (II) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Take your son or daughter fishing (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Public service personnel (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Public svc. personnel- Late Risers (6 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- Late Risers (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 $50 per person after 2 guests - Fly Fishing- Please see description (9 hours)

When you book a trip with A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016 (II), you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet I have a means for folks to use the restroom.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016 (II) include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (All of my trips include live bait! Your time aboard will never be wasted trying to catch it. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting and bagging is included with all trips. )
  • Drinks (Water is always included and free to all my guests. )
  • Fishing License (My license covers my guests. )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Please request in advanced)

A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016 (II) offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (I specialize in fishing the waters near shore. )
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing (Will venture onto flats, tide dependent )
  • Backcountry Fishing (Some of the most beautiful backwater in the world!)

A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016 (II) offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (We try for the biggest fish on the lightest tackle)
  • Spinning (IRT reels used aboard! )
  • Fly Fishing (I welcome anglers! )

Top targeted fish species with A2 Fishing Charters, Est. 2016 (II) include:
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Armando Alejo, M.S.
Everglades City, Florida, United States
71 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
Tarpon Tarpon
Tripletail Tripletail

What the boat is like

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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 SHO
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
65 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
I specialize in fishing the waters near shore.
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Will venture onto flats, tide dependent
Backcountry Fishing
Some of the most beautiful backwater in the world!

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
We try for the biggest fish on the lightest tackle
Spinning
IRT reels used aboard!
Fly Fishing
I welcome anglers!

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
I have a means for folks to use the restroom.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All of my trips include live bait! Your time aboard will never be wasted trying to catch it.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting and bagging is included with all trips.
Drinks
Water is always included and free to all my guests.
Fishing License
My license covers my guests.
Fly Fishing Equipment
Please request in advanced

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
I love teaching the next generation!
You Keep Catch
I clean and bag fish for my customers!
Catch and Release Allowed
Depends on clients preference

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.

What’s biting in Everglades City right now

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Recent fishing reports

GREAT winter bite.
GREAT winter bite.
December 29, 2024
Welcome to A2 Fishing Charters! This winter we are catching LARGE numbers of speckled trout, and it hasn't been difficult to catch daily bag limits either.. Recently, Ruben and his son Isaac hooked and landed nearly 100 or more speckled trout keeping only their share for the day, then had it cooked at the Rod and Gun Club with the "cook your catch". In other recent trips, we have good success with large (for us) Redfish! Neil and his family hooked and landed their boat limit of Redfish both fish upwards of 7lbs, which by tournament standards is a GOOD fish! Our best season of the year is NOW, book your trip today and be pampered by the areas most personable captain! See y'all aboard! A2 Fishing Charters
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