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 273 reviews
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Jonathan I.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025
Captain was great when the bite turned off he was quick to adjust and bring us on some fish. Caught our limit in 4 hours.
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Corbin W.
Excellent
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Great day with captain DJ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 4, 2025
Definitely worth it.
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Dave T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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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JOSEPH D.
Excellent
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Excellent
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You won't be disappointed

VERIFIED   3 hour excursion on November 16, 2024
Great personality.ย  He took care of my daughter and lady completely.ย  We probably caught over 50 fish.ย  My daughter hooked...
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William M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Good Trip

VERIFIED   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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