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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My Charter Listing

JW Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(199 reviews)
Nags Head
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $333

Fishing Reports

Back in action
Back in action
Feb 11, 2024 Nags Head
Got out on the water had plenty of trout action catching our limit pretty quick and continued to catch them for another couple of hours. Ive gotten new axels on my trailer and im ready to fish spring is approaching!
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Thank you for a great 1st year.
Thank you for a great 1st year.
Oct 19, 2023 Nags Head
This will be my last week avaible for the winter. I would like to take the time to say thank you to everyone that booked and came fishing with me. For my 1st year as a captain I am very thankful for all you of that supported me and I hope i get to see yall again next year. Ive ran a couple trips in the last couple weeks not very many but we did come out succesful and im glad these last couple trips have been alot of fun fishing. Have a safe and blessed holdiay season.
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Falling into place
Falling into place
Sep 24, 2023 Nags Head
Fall fishing is amung us and its been fun. Catches of red drum, flounder and some trout. Book now and get in on some of the action!
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Flounder season
Flounder season
Sep 18, 2023 Nags Head
Weve got 2 weeks of flounder and this fishing is good. Got some pups and a couple flounder for the boys to take home and eat.
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That time of year
That time of year
Sep 12, 2023 Nags Head
Bookings have really slowed down for me as summer comes to an end. The drum bite is still good and the trout fishing hasnt been bad. Definitely still working for them but weve managed to catch a few. Sheepshead fishing is still up and down its nice when i can get a day to catch a handful of them. Flounder season starts friday and ive been catching those as well.
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Drum
Drum
Aug 23, 2023 Nags Head
Been some slow fishing and theres been some fun fishing. Drum have been biting fairly well along with some big drum at night. Inquire with me to make a sunset/night drum fishing trip if youre looking to catch big red drum!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 199 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great morning
Great morning
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Judah E.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great sheephead fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Sound Fishing/Cruise on October 1, 2024
All I wanted was to get some sheep head. And our Captain delivered. He got us fresh bait, got us to the fishing spot and got...
Judah E. recommends JW Charters
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Cullen K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Awesome Captain!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Sound (PM) on August 12, 2025
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Chandlor G.
Excellent
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Fishing with Jonathon

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Sound (AM) on August 8, 2025
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Justin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Trip of a lifetime!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Sound (PM) on July 17, 2025
What a great experience! Jonathon is a class act! Passionate about fishing and extremely knowledgeable. Looking forward to...
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Ian V.
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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WOW!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Sound (PM) on July 9, 2025
We caught Red Drum,Puppy Drum,Blue Fish and Stingrays.ย  The Captain worked the baits hard and made sure we had a good time...
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