About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Ariel (AKA: Captain DJ) to explore the maze of beautiful mangroves, backcountry flats, and shallow-water honey holes that make the Florida Everglades one of the top fishing destinations in the world!

On these 4, 6, or 8 hour trips, there are plenty of fish to go ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: C-Hawk
Boat Length: 23
Engine Manufacturer: Honda
Total Horsepower: 225
Number of Engines: 1

About Your Guide

Join Captain Ariel (aka Captain DJ) for a variety of trips on the beautiful waters of Everglades National Park and find out what his charter operation is all about. Capt. DJ is a US Navy veteran with an honest attitude towards his business and his life in general. He’s also ... Read More

Start Location

Parkway Motel & Marina, Chokoloskee Drive, Chokoloskee, FL, USA

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: You'll need to buy an Everglades fishing permit at 15$ per head.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Reviews

Maan

Verified Review Fishing

Our trip was fantastic. Captain DJ knew all the spots and how to fish them. He knew when to move on and switch spots. He always replaced our baits before we even got a chance to ask him. He knew the sandbars and how to ...Read More

Benjamin

Verified Review Fishing

Captain DJ was Awesome! We were catching fish on the first cast, and we caught fish throughout the morning. Great day on the water! I highly recommend booking with DJ. He was very good with the kids. Plenty of room for 4 or 5 to comfortably fish ...Read More

Ruben B.

Fishing

Captain DJ was very professional and planned the trip well. We had a great experience and caught plenty of fish. Captain DJ went out of his way to make sure my sons were having fun and staying safe. We look forward to doing again soon.

Perry L.

Fishing

DJ the captain was great! He took us to good locations to catch fish, and we caught every kind of local fish. We had an amazing day out on the water. He was helpful with teaching us about how to fish the area. Would highly recommend his ...Read More charter, very nice and super clean !

Darragh T.

Fishing

We were looking for an extreme island survival camping experience and Ariel was able to take us out to a very remote island and come pick us up when we were ready. Ariel is a Very skilled boatman! He was a pleasure to work with and we had a laugh! ...Read More Can’t recommend him highly enough!

Tyler H.

Fishing

I took my dad for a full day on his 65th birthday last weekend. We are experienced fishermen, but far from experts. We had a blast. Caught all sorts of fish. Limited out on trout and caught a beautiful overslot red. The boat was very smooth ...Read More

Megan F.

Fishing

We had such a great time. Everyone caught something. We caught a variety of fish. Highly recommend this charter. Captain was awesome with our boys!!! Looking forward to making this an annual trip!

Derlin H.

Fishing

Went fishing with Captain DJ had an awesome day captain DJ put us on fish, gave us great instruction and tips on how to improve without being condescending very encouraging and pleasant person to spend the afternoon fishing with

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!