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

My Charter Listing

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
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
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Angler rating
19
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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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Gary G.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Rough day but still caught fish.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2025
Even though we donโ€™t catch many fish we did catch fish.ย  No other boats caught that either.ย  Captain and crew were on point...
Gary G. recommends Swordfish
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Scotty F. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Blue marlin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 28, 2025
Great capt. And crew. Good peaple
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Matt W.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Nice day searching for Marlin

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 16, 2024
We had a 6 hour tour and hooked a big marlin but it spit the hook. Had juvenile marlin chasing but didnโ€™t land any. Nice...
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John J.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good knowledgeable guides

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 18, 2025
We caught a large mahi and almost hooked up on a large blue marlin. Conditions were a bit rough.
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Edyta M.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Horror fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 2025
Capitan Christopher took our family of 4 (2 boys 15 and 17) fishing at 7 am in very bad windy conditions not offering life...
Edyta M. does not recommend Swordfish
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