Captain
David Welch

Member since November 2018 Branson, United States
Background
Captain David Welch has been fishing these waters for over 30 years. He runs the family business, after fishing the ozarks As a local, he knows these waters intimately and will make sure you have the best possible time out there. He takes great pride in this, and will even help with any lodging questions you have. Capt. David looks forward to welcoming you on board for a great day of fishing.
Techniques
Spin cast and fly rod.

Hey, I'm Captain David Welch

Branson, United States
Background
Captain David Welch has been fishing these waters for over 30 years. He runs the family business, after fishing the ozarks As a local, he knows these waters intimately and will make sure you have the best possible time out there. He takes great pride in this, and will even help with any lodging questions you have. Capt. David looks forward to welcoming you on board for a great day of fishing.
Techniques
Spin cast and fly rod.
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(437 reviews)
Angler's choice
Branson
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
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Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 437 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1304)
Dave put us on the trout!!  Caught both quality and plentiful.
Great Trout Trip
Right gear, right Captain, right time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Ian P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Dave is the GOAT!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025
Had an awesome day on the water with Dave. Even though the area had been hit hard over the holiday weekend, he still put us...
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Jimmy % Michele Denton
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a fun day with Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 23, 2025
Dave started us off right. Nothing better than watching the wife land a 5 pound 25 inch Walleye first thing. ( 4 lb test line)...
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Jack H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spring break 26

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip โ€“ mid morning on March 19, 2026
fishing trip was great. Good communication with guide and was able to get us in a little earlier than set schedule. Definitely...
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Patrick O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dave is the man!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - afternoon on July 30, 2025
Dave reminds me a lot of your favorite fishing uncle. He knows the river, he knows the fish, he has the equipment and youre...
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Chad O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Dave put us on the trout!! Caught both quality and plentiful.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2026
Had a blast with Dave.ย  He kept us realing in fish the entire time. Little man caught a trophey brown trout and was able to...
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