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
(426 reviews)
Angler's choice
Branson
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
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Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 426 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1275)
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
+1272
Angler rating
399
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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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Chad N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 25, 2024
Captain Dave was a great host, he knew every part of the river and was determined to make sure my boys and I had a great time....
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Amie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A successful 15th Birthday Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Late trip on August 3, 2024
Captain Dave was kind and helpful and made for a successful fishing trip for our boys. We booked the trip for our oldest son’s...
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Theresa G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Catch fish with Captain Dave!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2024
Went fishing for 1/2 day on Taneycomo with Captain Dave. He put us on the fish right away and had us catching trout when others...
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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
Overall

River Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 23, 2025
We had a great time and landed plenty of fish!
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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
Overall

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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