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
(429 reviews)
Angler's choice
Branson
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 429 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Corinn H.
St Louis, Missouri
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - Noon on June 3, 2023
It was amazing, caught a huge trout on the first cast and kept catching the entire time. The captain was great. He even taught...
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James C.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Dave deserves a promotion!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 22, 2021
After starting with confusion on the dock,ย  an older man was sure it was his charter because he was โ€˜detailed orientedโ€™....
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Denise S.
Paducah, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trout fishing with Dave in Branson

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 19, 2021
Dave is highly skilled and has a wonderful personality.ย  We caught some nice sized rainbows on this trip.ย  He knew Lake Taneycomo...
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Blaine D.
Wichita, Kansas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt. Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2023
Capt. Dave was great! he was very friendly, patient with the children, and was able to get every knot untangled. He baited...
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Rona G.
Wildwood, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 2, 2023
Had a great day out with Dave, lots of action. He was professional and gave good advice during the trip. Both caught our biggest...
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