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 284 reviews
Boat
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4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Jarod M.
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10/10 Would Recommend

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

VERIFIED   NEW  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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James R.
Excellent
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Awesome Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour military/1st responders on January 2, 2026
DJ was very accommodating. He took us out today and we caught several species of fish ( redfish, sheephead, snapper). We really...
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