Hookin It Up Guide Service

Want to hook some world-famous fish and make some brand new angling buddies at the same time? Hookin It Up Guide Service is ready and waiting for you. Captain Desmond Endquist has one goal in mind: to introduce you to the best that the waters of the Pacific NW have to offer. Whether you want to chase Salmon species, battle prehistoric Sturgeon, or have an awesome family day out, your captain and his team will give it their all to get you on fish!

Capt. Desmond is a lifelong fisherman who was raised in a family of anglers. When it comes to the waters of the Pacific NW, he has over 35 years of experience exploring them, and hooking the many species that live here. He loves using his wealth of knowledge to introduce guests to the ample angling opportunities on offer here, as well as teaching newbies his favorite local tips and tricks. For Capt. Desmond, the reward at the end of each trip isn’t just the fish you’ll reel in, but the smile on your face.

You’ll be exploring these waters from Capt. Desmond’s 23’ Alumaweld aluminum fishing vessel. She can accommodate up to 6 guests, making her the perfect option for a family day out, or single anglers who want to meet up to 5 new friends. She’s decked out with GPS, fishfinder, and life jackets in a variety of sizes – Capt. Desmond recommends bringing your own vests for little ones, however, to provide maximum comfort.

Ridgefield is known for being home to a variety of world-famous fish, including Salmon species such as huge Chinook, hard-fighting Coho, and tasty Sockeye, as well as prehistoric Sturgeon, Steelhead, and plenty more. Capt. Desmond offers his guests the chance to target all of these brag-worthy species, and if you’re a brand new angler, he’ll happily show you how to hook (and reel in!) your dream catch.

Your trip includes top-notch rods and reels, bait, and tackle. Grab a fishing license and your favorite snacks, and come aboard Hookin It Up Guide Service to see the best that Pacific NW has to offer!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $300
    Join your captain on this morning adventure, and make some new angling buddies! This shared trip will see you exploring the waters around Ridgefield for a variety of Salmon, including huge Chinook, hard-fighting Coho, and Kokanee (also known as Sockeye), prehistoric Sturgeon, Steelhead, and plenty more. This trip is open to anglers of all skill levels who are looking for a sociable fishing adventures – if you're a newbie, Capt. Desmond will show you the ropes. Rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $300
    This afternoon adventure is the perfect opportunity to hook incredible fish and make some new angling friends at the same time! On this shared trip, you'll have the chance to target anything from Sturgeon, to Steelhead, and a variety of Salmon including Coho, Chinook, and Kokanee – as well as indulging in plenty of socializing on board the boat! This trip is suitable for anglers of all skill levels, and your captain will show you the ropes. Rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included. Just bring a license.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
    If you want to experience the best that the waters of Ridgefield have to offer, and make some lifelong angling friends, too, then this 8-hour adventure is the perfect trip for you. You'll have the chance to target a variety of Salmon, including Coho, Chinook, and Kokanee, Steelhead, and prehistoric Sturgeon. More time on the water means you'll get to battle some seriously huge varieties of these species. Your captain will provide rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Just bring a fishing license!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Private (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $800
    This 4-hour private adventure is the perfect option for larger groups who want to fish together, or families who want to introduce their little ones to these waters. Up to 6 guests can come aboard, and Capt. Desmond will have you exploring Ridgefield's fishing grounds for Salmon (Coho, Chinook, and more), Sturgeon, Steelhead, and more. Don't worry if you've never wielded a rod before – he'll be on hand to show you the ropes, and provide you with rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Just bring a fishing license!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Private (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $800
    If you want your captain's expert knowledge and advice all to yourself, or are part of a group that wants to fish together, this 4-hour private afternoon adventure is the perfect option for you. Capt. Desmond will take you out to target anything from a variety of Salmon species, to Steelhead, prehistoric Sturgeon, and whatever else is biting. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome, which makes this the perfect family trip. You'll be provided with rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Bring a license.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Private
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,000
    If you're traveling with a group of 6, or want Capt. Desmond's expert advice and guidance all to yourself, then join him on this 8-hour private adventure. You and your group will have the chance to explore the best that Ridgefield's waters have to offer, including Coho, Chinook, and Kokanee Salmon, huge Sturgeon, Steelhead, and whatever else is biting. This trip is suitable for groups of mixed skill levels, from beginners to expert anglers. Rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included. Just bring a license!
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FAQs about Hookin It Up Guide Service

Hookin It Up Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $150 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $200 per person - Full Day Trip – Shared (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Private (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Private (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $200 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Private (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hookin It Up Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Hookin It Up Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Hookin It Up Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Hookin It Up Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Hookin It Up Guide Service include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Desmond Enquist
Ridgefield, Washington, United States
26 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since March 2019
Captain Desmond was born and raised in a fishing family, and angling has been his passion ever since he was a little kid! He has over 35 years of experience fishing here in the Pacific NW, and loves introducing guests from all over to these incredible fishing grounds. Nothing beats seeing the smiles on his clients' faces when they've hooked into their trophy catch, and he's also very patient and enjoys helping young and new anglers master various techniques, as well as teaching them all about fishing at the same time. Come aboard and let him get you hooked!

About this listing

Targeted species

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon
Salmon (Sockeye) Sockeye Salmon

Boat specs

Alumaweld (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2003, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 250HP Yamaha SHO VM engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Love teaching kids how to fish
You Keep Catch
Unless you do not want it!
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
Awesome!
Awesome!
Full day with Captain Desmond Enquist
+4
Angler rating
11
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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Sheldon C.
Kelso, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Private on July 3, 2023
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Becky K.
Vancouver, WA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on August 28, 2023
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Craig K.
Webster, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) on October 2, 2022
Captain Desmond was very accommodating and a great guide! He landed us on some Sturgeon very quickly and had a blast catching...
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Steve W.
Vancouver, Washington
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Desmond Enquist

Full Day Trip – Shared on March 19, 2017
Booked a full day guided salmon trip with Desmond and couldn’t have been happier with my choice. Desmond’s knowledge of...
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Lana G.
Vancouver, WA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Shared on June 12, 2021
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