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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Desmond Enquist
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100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
80%
Caught fish
67%
Woodfin, NC
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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!
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Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) on August 18, 2021
Portland, OR
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Full Day Trip – Shared on September 4, 2019
Miami, FL
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Full Day Trip – Shared on July 29, 2019
Trip was supposed to happen on August 13, 2021
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Astoria, Oregon, United States
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!
River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
GPS
Fishfinder
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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.
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
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.