Captain
Ariel "DJ" Alejo, M.S

Member since June 2018 Chokoloskee, United States
Background
Captain DJ is the owner and operator of ARF Charters LLC and he invites you to spend a fun day onboard with him. With over 25 years of local fishing experience, Capt. DJ is the perfect man to take you out on these waters. He has spent much of this time exploring the beautiful Everglades National Park and can get you on some incredible catches as you make your way through these timeless waters. Capt Kent Daniels partners with ARF Charters with the overflow.

Hey, I'm Captain Ariel "DJ" Alejo, M.S

Chokoloskee, United States
Background
Captain DJ is the owner and operator of ARF Charters LLC and he invites you to spend a fun day onboard with him. With over 25 years of local fishing experience, Capt. DJ is the perfect man to take you out on these waters. He has spent much of this time exploring the beautiful Everglades National Park and can get you on some incredible catches as you make your way through these timeless waters. Capt Kent Daniels partners with ARF Charters with the overflow.
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5.0 / 5
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4.9 / 5
(105 reviews)
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Chokoloskee
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $350

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 273 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anthony S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience and Captain!

VERIFIED   6 hour on March 31, 2025
My brother in law and I arrived at the marina and were immediately greeted in the parking area by the Captain. He directed...
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Travis S.
Excellent
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Great trip, local guide with knowledge!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 7, 2025
DJ, is an earls class guide. It was very refreshing getting a native local who understands the environment and ecosystem in...
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Thomas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Enjoyable time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Beat the heat on July 18, 2025
DJ is a fantastic Captain!ย  He works hard to make sure your trip is a success.ย  That means catching fish!ย  If you want to...
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Pj I.
Excellent
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Capt DJ Saved the day

VERIFIED   4 hour on April 22, 2025
After I had a last minute cancellation by another guide, DJ saved the day with me and my kids. Quick to respond to me message,...
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John K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Fishing with Ariel "DJ"

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hour on July 17, 2025
We had a lot of fun fishing with Captain DJ. He was great with the girls,ย  kept us on the move in the search for fish. Would...
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