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
4.4 / 5
(25 reviews)
Ocho Rios
Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Blue Marlin
We catch today, we don't fish.
We catch today, we don't fish.
+12
Angler rating
17
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
72%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
72%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
59%
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Tom S.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Christopher

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on July 10, 2025
Booked this charter for a boat my wife could be comfortable in and booked it for Thursday the 10th which was a full moon and...
Tom S. does not recommend Swordfish
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Dean L.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

We caught several barracuda

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 1, 2025
Good captain and crew very professional
Dean L. recommends Swordfish
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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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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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Dave C.
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning with Captain Dave!!

VERIFIED   Half day on December 29, 2022
Started out early for an all guys pre-wedding excursion on the fishing boat Swordfish!! Captain Dave was there waiting for...
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