Captain
Ariel 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 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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Chokoloskee
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 297 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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great trip . captain was knowledgeable and  works to get fish
great trip . captain was knowledgeable and  works to get fish
great trip . captain was knowledgeable and  works to get fish
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Jarod M.
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10/10 Would Recommend

VERIFIED   Kids trip on December 29, 2025
What can I say, we booked this as a โ€œfamily tripโ€ and it was one of the best charters Iโ€™ve been on. A great way to see...
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Lee B.
Excellent
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Tough Weather! Great Captain!

VERIFIED   6 hour on March 19, 2026
We had a great trip today despite super cold, windy, and rough conditions. Our captain worked tirelessly to move us to different...
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Dave P.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great captain

VERIFIED   4hr pm trip on March 25, 2026
Captain Ariel has tons of experience and put us on the Fish. We had nonstop action we caught Spanish, mackerel, trout, lighting,...
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Lynette F.
Excellent
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Best Captain in Chokoloskee

VERIFIED   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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Jon C.
Excellent
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Best charter we have had in Florida!

VERIFIED   6 hour on January 1, 2026
Caught Ladyfish, Snook, Catfish, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Lizardfish, Redfish- alot (Red Drum), Sea Trout, Grouper,ย ...
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