Captain
Jonathon Welch

Member since April 2023 Nags Head, United States
Background
I was raised here on the Outer Banks and my love for fishing stretches back to when I was a young kid. I've spent many of days and nights on the water and can't wait to share my experiences. After high school I joined the United States Marine Corps in which I spent 4 years serving this beautiful nation. After getting out I began commercial fishing on a pelagic long line fishing vessel. Needless to say I have a few tricks up my sleeve so come join me on the water for a memorable experience.

Hey, I'm Captain Jonathon Welch

Nags Head, United States
Background
I was raised here on the Outer Banks and my love for fishing stretches back to when I was a young kid. I've spent many of days and nights on the water and can't wait to share my experiences. After high school I joined the United States Marine Corps in which I spent 4 years serving this beautiful nation. After getting out I began commercial fishing on a pelagic long line fishing vessel. Needless to say I have a few tricks up my sleeve so come join me on the water for a memorable experience.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(260 reviews)
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Nags Head
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 260 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Killer last minute trip
Captain Jonathon + Drums = Best Fishing trip ever! :)
Captain Jonathon + Drums = Best Fishing trip ever! :)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  6 hour- Ocean on August 26, 2026
A group of 4 of us went out with Capt. Jon on a ocean trip with a days notice and he didnโ€™t fail to put us on the meat! We...
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Joan T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Jonathon + Drums = Best Fishing trip ever! :)

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Sunset Fishing on August 25, 2026
As Captain Jonathon said โ€œwe warmed up catching croakers and then we ended with the big drums!โ€ Awesome trip! Not...
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Alice L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Sound Fishing Trip on August 2, 2026
We caught some croaker and a large crab. Things were a bit quiet, but not for the lack of trying. Jonathon tried a bunch of...
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Christian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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One of the best!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Sound Fishing Trip - 3:30 PM on June 24, 2026
Wanted to surprise my dad for fathers day, We rolled the dice, booking a 4 hour trip with Johnathan. We have been on hundreds...
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Joshua W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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A great trip as always

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Sound on August 29, 2025
3rd year with John and will continue coming back. After allowing us to push our charter a few days in search of better conditions...
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