Hop aboard A2 Fishing Charters for a fun-filled Floridian fishing adventure. Captain Armando is the areas most personable, knowledgeable, and informative guide. Join him aboard and be pampered by his world class customer service.

The Captain has verified results (167 FIVE Star Reviews and counting) along with proven tournament results in local and National tournaments, such as; First place in the 4th Annual Hook’em in the Glades, The "Top Guide Award" in the Swamp Guides Ball and seventh in the National Redfish circuit.

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 your spouse.

Hop aboard his 23’ Pathfinder bay boat (An industry leading vessel) and enjoy all of its comforts and features. The boat is powered by a meticulously maintained 250 HP Yamaha SHO engine, which can comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests, and get you to the grounds quicker than many other vessels. The boat is also rigged with a GPS, trolling motor, and power poles for quick boat positioning on a dime.  While aboard you can also enjoy your music preference using the on board blue tooth sound system. 

Capt. Armando is generously sponsored in the industry, he and his sponsored equipment will help ensure you catch more fish!  No need to buy a fishing license, all guests are covered while aboard,also the gear and bait you’ll need will be aboard when you arrive.

Weather permitting, the captain will take you on a wonderful and scenic boat ride into the Flamingo Everglades, a world class fishery!  In the event of challenging weather in Key Largo, guests will be given the option to meet in Homestead.  When you return to shore, your catch will be fileted and bagged ready for you to enjoy! 

Water is provided, please bring your own snacks or lunch.  The captain welcomes a cigar and/or and adult beverage.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Take a child fishing.
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 21 - Dec 22
    US $300
    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 7:30 AM
    US $750
    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
    US $750
    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 7:30 AM
    US $800
    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
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $800
    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
    Tarpon. Shark. Inshore Hybrid
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $850
    This trip is designed for the Shark and Tarpon enthusiast. While on this trip I will work hard to get you the shark, and we'll try for the pesky Tarpon. Also on this trip we will spend some time chasing the some of our inshore favorites- Speckled trout, Redfish, Snook, and other popular game fish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    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
    Family time trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $900
    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
    Fly Fishing- Please see description
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jun 30
    US $950
    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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FAQs about A2 Fishing Charters (KL)

A2 Fishing Charters (KL) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Take a child fishing. (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Public service personnel (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Public svc. personnel- Late Risers (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour trip- Late Risers (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Tarpon. Shark. Inshore Hybrid (7 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour trip (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Family time trip (8 hours)
  • US $950 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 (KL), 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 (KL) 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 (KL) 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 (KL) 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 (KL) include:
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Armando Alejo, M.S.
Key Largo, Florida, United States
70 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
183 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

About this listing

Targeted species

Redfish Redfish
Snook Snook
Tarpon Tarpon
Tripletail Tripletail

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Bay boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha SHO engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 65 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
5 persons

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!

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

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

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 165 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (265)
Great fishing
Great fishing
Great experience. Tons of fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Al H.
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Utah 🏜️ Loves A2 Fishing Charters !!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour trip on January 17, 2024
An A+ experience 👍🏼  Having fished with many quality guides domestically and internationally over my 60+ years of fishing,...
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Zach W.
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Key Largo Full Day Father / Son Trip

8 Hour trip on December 27, 2023
I highly recommend Captain Armando for your Key Largo inshore fishing experience.  Spoke to him on the phone the day before...
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Marsha P. S.
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Great guide!

6 Hour Trip on October 2, 2023
We are so thrilled to have found ARMANDO for our fishing trip. He was able to accommodate us for an extra day. We finished...
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Dakota C.
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Kathleen M.
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Captain Armando

VERIFIED   NEW  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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