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
415
Reviews
8
Fishing Reports
Verified

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Dave's Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(415 reviews)
Angler's choice
Branson
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Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 415 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 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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Trevor J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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River Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 23, 2025
We had a great time and landed plenty of fish!
Trevor J. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Heather J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Nice and cool down by the water!

VERIFIED   Late trip on June 25, 2024
After enduring the close to 100° weather, it was nice to be cool enough to need a light weight jacket cruising on the water!...
Heather J. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Leigh A. S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip and experience

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (4pm on August 2, 2024
He was very good and patient with our 4 year old! He made sure we caught fish and we had a wonderful experience! We will definitely...
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Ken T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Got our limit!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2024
Fishing was better in the afternoon so he texted asking if we preferred pm.  We didn’t get our limit so he stayed out late...
Ken T. recommends Dave's Guide Service
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Benjamin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip fish on!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 29, 2024
Captain Dave is a great guide. He was super knowledgeable and had great communication. He helped my son have the best fishing...
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