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
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out of 5 stars from 268 reviews
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Dave T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Dave Thorp on January 14, 2025
We caught 8 species of fish and caught over 35 Sea Trout. Captain DJ is great and cleaned our keepers for a fish dinner. Nice...
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Todd L.
Excellent
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Captain DJ is OUTSTANDING!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 27, 2024
My two sons and I have now done two trips with Captain DJ.ย  Both years we caught tons of fish and importantly had an absolute...
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William M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hour on May 7, 2025
Captain was knowledgeable and very helpful. Caught a variety of fish and plenty to take home.
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Aldo N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 hour on April 1, 2025
Ariel is very knowledgeable, we had a wonderful time and caught lots fish, looking forward to another trip.
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Claus G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Morning trip

VERIFIED   4 hour on March 28, 2025
Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Moved around a lot to find best spots. Would definitely go with him again.
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