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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Claus G.
Excellent
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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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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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Kathleen C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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.
Excellent
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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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Jonathan I.
Excellent
4.7 / 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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