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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 299 reviews
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Excellent
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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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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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Roberto M.
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Patient, Professional, and Put Us on Fish All Morning!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour military/1st responders on July 7, 2026
What an awesome morning on the water with Captain Ariel!  From the moment we left the dock, it was clear he knew exactly what...
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Lee B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Kevin H.
Excellent
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4hr pm trip on July 21, 2026
My son and I had a great time, captain Ariel was knowledgeable and very kind.I would highly recommend anyone to book a trip!
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