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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Keenan F.
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Great Way to Spend 4 Hours

VERIFIED   4 hour on February 19, 2025
AJ did a great job finding fish and instructing newbie fishermen in pulling in the fish. A little costly but what isnโ€™t now...
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Bernard B.
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Fun filled Day

VERIFIED   full day on January 18, 2025
Ariel knows the area inside and out. He is an awesome captain and most of all a great man. Thank you for a fun filled day!
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Ralph H.
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   3 hour excursion on July 21, 2024
Ariel showed us all around the 10k islands on our very first every trip out here. We had an awesome time getting our lines...
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Kathleen C.
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Fantastic Time

VERIFIED   4 hour on March 4, 2025
We had a great time on our trip. Caught a lot of fish, our guild was fun to hang out with.
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Patrick D.
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Great Experience!

VERIFIED   4 hour on March 19, 2025
Great day on the water! Highly recommend booking DJ.
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