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.

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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
427
Reviews
8
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Dave's Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(427 reviews)
Angler's choice
Branson
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 427 reviews
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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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Joseph C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025
We had a great trip out with Dave this morning. We picked up a handful of nice rainbow trout.
Joseph C. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Cindy S.
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 fishing trip!!

VERIFIED   Late trip on May 7, 2025
My husband and I will definitely be back again next year. . Captain Dave was awesome. It was my first trip fishing with Captain...
Cindy S. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Alicia L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dave knows where the fish are!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (4pm on August 14, 2024
So many options to choose from and we are so hlad we went with Catain Dave and his knowledge! Shortly after we got in the water...
Alicia L. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Douglas P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - Noon on March 9, 2025
It was great!!! He had us on fish immediately and for the whole time! The captain was knowledgeable and a great guy. Couldnโ€™t...
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Micheal B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great times and good fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 28, 2025
Dave was great we asked for brown trout and he got us on them. We had a great time landed one big brown and lost an even bigger...
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