Hookin It Up Guide Service III 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 3420 Leif Erikson Drive, Astoria, OR 97103, United States
5.0/5 (6 reviews)
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3420 Leif Erikson Drive
Astoria, OR, United States
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If you’re visiting the famous port city of Astoria, OR, make sure that a trip with Hookin It Up Guide Service III is at the top of your “to-do” list! Surrounded by some world-famous waterways, with everything from Salmon species to prehistoric Sturgeon on offer, you’ll need an experienced, local captain to guide you to the hottest spots around – Captain Desmond Enquist, the man at the helm of Hookin It Up, is more than up to the job!

A lifelong fishing fanatic, Capt. Desmond has over 35 years of experience when it comes to exploring the waters of the Pacific NW. No matter your age or level of angling experience, Capt. Desmond and his crew will give it everything they’ve got to put you on fish, by offering a variety of shared and private trips. Whether you’re looking to cast off and meet new friends, or want to take your kids out on a family adventure, they’ve got you covered!

You’ll be traveling on a 23’ Alumaweld aluminum fishing vessel, newly-restored in 2018. She’s perfectly built to cruise these waters, and has room for up to 6 anglers on board – which means there’s plenty of space to bring along the whole family, or to socialize with your new angling buddies! She’s decked out with GPS, fishfinder, and life jackets in a variety of sizes, although Capt. Desmond recommends bringing along your own vests for little ones.

Astoria is located along the famous Columbia River, as well as a variety of other impressive waterways and fishing grounds, so you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to the locations (and species!) on offer here. You’ll have the chance to target anything from hard-fighting Coho Salmon, to gigantic Chinook Salmon, Kokanee, Sturgeon, Steelhead, and whatever else is biting. Capt. Desmond will show you the best techniques to use to hook your dream catch, too.

Each trip includes rods, reels, bait, and tackle, so all you need to bring is a license. Come aboard Hookin It Up Guide Service III and experience the best of the Pacific NW!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Amazing
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+5

Angler rating

5
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Brandy P.
Brandy P.
5.0/5

Jun 25, 2025

Full Day Trip – Private

Amazing

VERIFIED

He was great. It was a very slow start at the beginning but he found sturgeon for us in a big way. We ended up catching 1 at about 5ft, one at about 6ft and one over 5ft. It was amazing.

He was great. It was a very slow start at the beginning but he found sturgeon for us in a big way. We ended up catching 1 at about...  

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 Brandy P. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
1 person finds this review helpful
 Brandy P. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
1 person finds this review helpful

Alejandro E.
Alejandro E.

Woodfin, NC

5.0/5

May 22, 2021

Full Day Trip – Shared

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED

The captain was great, sadly the weather was terrible and miserable but I would most definitely book again!

The captain was great, sadly the weather was terrible and miserable but I would most definitely book again!  

 Alejandro E. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
 Alejandro E. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III

Bret B.
Bret B.
5.0/5

Aug 18, 2021

Half Day Trip – Shared (PM)

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED

 

 Bret B. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
1 person finds this review helpful
 Bret B. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
1 person finds this review helpful

Jerald R.
Jerald R.

Portland, OR

5.0/5

Sep 4, 2019

Full Day Trip – Shared

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED

 

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 Jerald R. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
 Jerald R. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
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Replied on September 17, 2019
Thanks for coming out. See you next time

Robert G.
Robert G.

Miami, FL

5.0/5

Jul 29, 2019

Full Day Trip – Shared

Full day sturgeon fishing

VERIFIED

 

 Robert G. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
 Robert G. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Shared (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $450 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day Trip – Shared
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Half Day Trip – Private (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Private (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Amazing
Amazing
Amazing
+5

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Brandy P.
Brandy P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Private on June 25, 2025

He was great. It was a very slow start at the beginning but he found sturgeon for us in a big way. We ended up catching 1 at about 5ft, one at about 6ft and one over 5ft. It was amazing.

He was great. It was a very slow start at the beginning but he found sturgeon for us in a big way. We ended up catching 1 at about 5ft, one at about 6ft and one over 5ft. It was amazing.  

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 Brandy P. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
1 person finds this review helpful

Alejandro E.
Alejandro E.

Woodfin, NC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Shared on May 22, 2021

The captain was great, sadly the weather was terrible and miserable but I would most definitely book again!

The captain was great, sadly the weather was terrible and miserable but I would most definitely book again!  

 Alejandro E. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III

Bret B.
Bret B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) on August 18, 2021

 

 Bret B. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
1 person finds this review helpful

Jerald R.
Jerald R.

Portland, OR

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Shared on September 4, 2019

 

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 Jerald R. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 17, 2019
Thanks for coming out. See you next time

Robert G.
Robert G.

Miami, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day sturgeon fishing

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Shared on July 29, 2019

 

 Robert G. recommends Hookin It Up Guide Service III

FAQs about Hookin It Up Guide Service III

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha SHO V-Max
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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