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Ariel Alejo, M.S
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Ariel Alejo, M.S

Chokoloskee, United States
Veteran owned
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
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.

Charters

Rating

5.0
305 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (305)

Showing 1 – 5 of 305 reviews
  • Roberto Mendoza
    Roberto Mendoza
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Patient, Professional, and Put Us on Fish All Morning!

    4 Hour military/1st responders • 4 adults

    What an awesome morning on the water with Captain Ariel! From the moment we left the dock, it was clear he knew exactly what he was doing. We had two teenagers in our group with very little fishing experience, and Captain Ariel was incredibly patient. He took the time to teach them the basics, explain different techniques, and made sure they were having fun every step of the way. Despite the Florida heat, we caught a great variety of fish. Captain Ariel knew exactly when a spot had produced all it was going to and didn’t waste our time, he kept us moving to productive locations, which kept the action going all morning. If you’re looking for a captain who is knowledgeable, works hard to put you on fish, and genuinely enjoys helping everyone have a great experience, whether you’re a seasoned angler or a first-timer, I highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Ariel. We’ll definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    ty Roberto god bless

  • Jarod Morgan
    Jarod Morgan
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    10/10 Would Recommend

    Kids trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    What can I say, we booked this as a “family trip” and it was one of the best charters I’ve been on. A great way to see the Everglades most won’t. We caught over 10 species and easily 40-50 fish. Understand not every trip is like that but he put us on the fish non-stop. We kept a couple nice Mackerel and took them to a nearby cafe where they grilled them for lunch. Don’t pass this one by!

    Response from Captain

    ty much god bless

  • Randen Barajas
    Randen Barajas
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Really enjoyed our in shore trip!!

    kids trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    My wife, two daughters, and I had a great time! Good memories! The boat was nice, clean, and smooth. Ariel worked hard to keep us on fish, i wouldn't hesitate to use his service again! Thanks again!

    Response from Captain

    ty to a beautiful family god bless

  • Lee Broyles
    Lee Broyles
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Tough Weather! Great Captain!

    6 hour • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a great trip today despite super cold, windy, and rough conditions. Our captain worked tirelessly to move us to different spots, keep us out of the worst of the weather, and still put us on fish. He stayed positive the entire time and was fantastic with our family. Truly a hardworking, professional captain — we would absolutely book again.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    ty god bless

  • Dave Payne
    Dave Payne
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great captain

    4hr pm trip • 2 adults

    Captain Ariel has tons of experience and put us on the Fish. We had nonstop action we caught Spanish, mackerel, trout, lighting, and tons of catfish I asked about mangrove snapper and he took us to a spot where we caught three keepers and then he recommended island Café where they cooked our catch and it was outstanding.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    ty god bless

Real catches shared by our community

  • ARF Charters (Veteran) Hablo espanol
    ARF Charters (Veteran) Hablo espanolChokoloskee, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a caught sheepshead aboard a fishing boat on calm coastal waters at sunset.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Mark J.
    Mark J.
    My son and I had a great time! We were blessed with good weather, and Captain Ariel was a pleasure to spent time with. We highly recommend his charter.
  • ARF II Charters (Veteran)
    ARF II Charters (Veteran)Chokoloskee, FL
    A variety of fish including Bluefish and Trout laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Olaf E.
    Olaf E.
    caught multiple species of fish. Had a great time. i caught a lot of fish that were a 1st time for me. the captain was great
  • ARF II Charters (Veteran)
    ARF II Charters (Veteran)Chokoloskee, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a serene coastal environment.
    Josh N.
    Josh N.
    even with a cold frint going through we caught some fish. It was a good time!
  • ARF II Charters (Veteran)
    ARF II Charters (Veteran)Chokoloskee, FL
    A family proudly displaying their catch of striped bass and sheepshead at Chokoloskee Island, Florida, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Jon C.
    Jon C.
    Caught Ladyfish, Snook, Catfish, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Lizardfish, Redfish- alot (Red Drum), Sea Trout, Grouper, Jack Cravel, and another weird fish with legs…. The best time!!! Captain Ariel kept us on the move and catching fish!
  • ARF II Charters (Veteran)
    ARF II Charters (Veteran)Chokoloskee, FL
    A smiling angler holding a large Spanish Mackerel while sitting on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jarod M.
    Jarod M.
    What can I say, we booked this as a “family trip” and it was one of the best charters I’ve been on. A great way to see the Everglades most won’t. We caught over 10 species and easily 40-50 fish. Understand not every trip is like that but he put us on the fish non-stop. We kept a couple nice Mackerel and took them to a nearby cafe where they grilled them for lunch. Don’t pass this one by!
  • ARF II Charters (Veteran)
    ARF II Charters (Veteran)Chokoloskee, FL
    A happy angler proudly displaying a striped fish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a successful catch from a boat.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Chris M.
    Chris M.
    caught tons of fish, lady fish, jacks, mangrove, snapper, snook, sea trout, lizardfish, two kinds of catfish, and a big puffer. Very fun!
  • ARF II Charters (Veteran)
    ARF II Charters (Veteran)Chokoloskee, FL
    A large Amberjack and two smaller Snapper displayed on a cleaning table at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Jeremy S.
    Jeremy S.
  • ARF II Charters (Veteran)
    ARF II Charters (Veteran)Chokoloskee, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Snook caught during a fishing trip on calm waters, showcasing the joy of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Lynette F.
    Lynette F.
    Our trip was perfect. The captain made sure we were comfortable and catching fish the whole time. I think we caught one of everything that was out there and left with a cooler full of fillets for dinner. The captain made sure my son caught his dream fish, a snook, before we finished our day. We caught numerous sea trout, several large red fish, black drum, a shark, numerous pompanos, a giant jack and several others. We will be back for sure!
  • ARF Charters (Veteran) Hablo espanol
    ARF Charters (Veteran) Hablo espanolChokoloskee, FL
    A variety of fish, including several Yellowtail Snapper, neatly arranged on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Thomas H.
    Thomas H.
    DJ is a fantastic Captain! He works hard to make sure your trip is a success. That means catching fish! If you want to make some great memories DJ has the charter for you! Give him a try, you will like it.
  • ARF II Charters (Veteran)
    ARF II Charters (Veteran)Chokoloskee, FL
    Two young anglers actively fishing on a boat in open water, showcasing a sunny day on the Gulf Coast.
    John K.
    John K.
    We had a lot of fun fishing with Captain DJ. He was great with the girls, kept us on the move in the search for fish. Would recommend

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with ARF II Charters (Veteran) in Chokoloskee

Temperatures are cooling down in Chokoloskee, and you can expect very little rainfall this month. You can catch a wide variety of fish inshore, including Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Black Drum, and more.

Top catches for November