Captain
Christopher Welch

Member since July 2019 Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Background
Captain Christopher was practically born in the water. Growing up, he was always on the water and knew his destiny was to work in the fishing industry. A passionate angler to this day, he boasts over 30 years of experience in the water sports industry, and has had a license since 1983. With the ocean as his office, he's always in a good mood, and hopes to make sure you enjoy the same thrill of fishing as he does.
Techniques
My style of fishing is looking for the birds and weed lines and drift logs. I was born Fishing I also use the current to navigate my fish .. Fishing is my life

Hey, I'm Captain Christopher Welch

Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Background
Captain Christopher was practically born in the water. Growing up, he was always on the water and knew his destiny was to work in the fishing industry. A passionate angler to this day, he boasts over 30 years of experience in the water sports industry, and has had a license since 1983. With the ocean as his office, he's always in a good mood, and hopes to make sure you enjoy the same thrill of fishing as he does.
Techniques
My style of fishing is looking for the birds and weed lines and drift logs. I was born Fishing I also use the current to navigate my fish .. Fishing is my life
28
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Swordfish

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(28 reviews)
Ocho Rios
Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
72%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
72%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
64%
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Deanna W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Christopher

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on October 10, 2025
Deanna W. recommends Swordfish
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David Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2025
Captain Christopher and first mate DJ were very knowledgeable and friendly. Tough bite today, but not from lack of effort!
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Christopher H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Blue Marlin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 31, 2024
We deep water trolled the whole time and caught a blue marlin.ย  First time catching a marlin for us.ย  Captain and crew were...
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Aimee B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Professional, safe and knowledgeable

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 11, 2025
Even though we didnโ€™t catch anything fish (no other boats in area did either) we had a great experience.ย  The capt and crew...
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Sean M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with the swordfish crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 16, 2025
captain and crew very knowledgeable.ย  got me my fish of a lifetime.ย  blue marlin.
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