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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 275 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
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Lynette F.
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Best Captain in Chokoloskee

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour military/1st responders on August 9, 2025
Our trip was perfect. The captain made sure we were comfortable and catching fish the whole time. I think we caught one of...
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Anthony S.
Excellent
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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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Johnathan H.
Excellent
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Caught fish all day long

VERIFIED   NEW  full day on August 13, 2025
DJ did a great job of keeping us on fish all day. If we went 5 minutes without a bite we loaded up and went somewhere else...
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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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Pj I.
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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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