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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(182 reviews)
Nags Head
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
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Trips from US $333

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 182 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Best birthday gift for dad! Book Capt. Welch!!
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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
91%
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James T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome first time out

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Sound (AM) on June 30, 2025
Very good trip out.ย  Knowledgable, and tried hard to keep us on fish all day.ย  Was a beautiful day out on the water and managed...
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Nathan K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   2 Hour Sound Fishing/Cruise on September 20, 2024
Booked at 8pm the night before and Jonathon met us first thing next morning.ย  Trip was great. Jonathon knew the area very...
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Nick P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Above and beyond !

VERIFIED   2 Hour Sunset Fishing/Cruise on August 28, 2024
My fiancรฉ and I booked a 2hr sunset cruise and it was the best experience we have had so far in outer banks. He was determined...
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Lee H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We should have booked a longer trip :-)

VERIFIED   2 Hour Sound Fishing/Cruise on August 22, 2024
Capt. Jonathon was great and very personable! Very knowledgeable, he had everything ready when we got to the boat. He was also...
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Ian V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

WOW!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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