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
(23 reviews)
Ocho Rios
 Last booking: 6 days ago
Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 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
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
60%
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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
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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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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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Brian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We catch today, we don't fish.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 3, 2024
Incredible team of Captain โ€œDaveโ€, DJ and Eddie put us on some great fish today.ย  On time, a great time to be around and...
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Lamont D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time great day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 16, 2023
The captain and his crew understand how to fish what most people donโ€™t get is its called fishing not catching even though...
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