If you’re looking for a world‑class fishing experience in Everglades City, look no further than Capt. Armando Alejo with A2 Fishing Charters. My son and I are repeat customers, and after two years of fishing with Armando, I can honestly say he’s become more than just our go‑to guide — he’s become a friend. We’ve even taken a couple of non‑charter trips together simply because we enjoy the time on the water with him that much.

Armando is incredibly patient with new anglers and always creates a relaxed, confidence‑building environment on the boat. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or someone with years of experience, he knows exactly how to make the day memorable. And when it comes to finding the fish? He knows every spot worth hitting — and then some.

Our most recent trip over the Christmas holidays was nothing short of amazing. We managed to put 9.5 different species in the boat — the “.5” being a shark that made an appearance right at the side before snapping the line (a small blessing, honestly, since none of us were eager to wrestle a hook out of it!).

Every trip with Armando is fun, safe, productive, and full of good energy. I highly recommend A2 Fishing Charters to anyone looking for a true Everglades experience with a captain who cares about both the fishing and the people on board. We’re already looking forward to our next adventure — whether using his charter service again or linking up with him somewhere new.

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The captain made a huge effort to take us to where the fish were and it paid off.  We prob caught 8-10 different species with several of them being good keeper fish that the captain happily filleted for us back at the dock. My 10 year old can be very difficult and the captain was super patient all day and just happily agreed to all my son’s requests.  Was a pleasure and would highly recommend!

Very quickly Captain Armando had us on the fish and the bite didn’t stop all day long. He made sure he took very good care of us, and as someone who gets seasick, he made sure that I was comfortable. We caught trout, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, and a bunch of other fish. I highly recommend him.

My son David and I had an absolutely incredible day fishing with Captain Armando of A2 Fishing Charters out of Everglades City. From start to finish, he was the perfect host—knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what he does.

We fished in July and caught a fantastic variety: sheepshead, trout, snapper, and redfish. Captain Armando knew exactly where to go and put us right on the fish. His boat was clean and well-equipped, and he made sure we were comfortable the entire time.

Beyond just the fishing, what really stood out was Captain Armando’s warm personality. He’s not only a skilled guide, but a great conversationalist who made the day feel like an outing with an old friend. I’ve been on quite a few fishing charters over the years, and I can confidently say this was the very best experience I’ve had.

Highly recommend A2 Fishing Charters and Captain Armando—this trip was a memory David and I will treasure!

Captain Armandos service was topnotch. Great communicating before the trip and very organized and knows his fishing. All the equipment was premium and was an amazing guide thru out our day. We caught a lot of fish today but most importantly you can count on Armando to do everything on his end to help you enjoy your experience and catch fish! Definitely would do this charter again.