Hookin It Up Guide Service III 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
 3420 Leif Erikson Drive, Astoria, OR 97103, 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!

Desmond Enquist

Captain

Desmond Enquist

16 years of experience

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Shared (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for 2 people
US $450 
Full Day Trip – Shared
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for 2 people
US $500 
Half Day Trip – Private (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,200 
Half Day Trip – Private (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,200 
Full Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,500 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

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

Photo by reviewers (1)

Fishing with Desmond

Angler rating

4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

80%

Caught fish

67%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
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
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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
Desmond Enquist
Desmond Enquist (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

Kevin H.
Kevin H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

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.

 


FAQs about Hookin It Up Guide Service III

What are the trip rates for Hookin It Up Guide Service III?

Hookin It Up Guide Service III offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $225 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip – Shared (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Private (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Private (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Private (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Hookin It Up Guide Service III?

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

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with Hookin It Up Guide Service III?

Trips booked with Hookin It Up Guide Service III include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Hookin It Up Guide Service III offer?

Hookin It Up Guide Service III offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Hookin It Up Guide Service III offer?

Hookin It Up Guide Service III offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Hookin It Up Guide Service III?

Top targeted fish species with Hookin It Up Guide Service III include:

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

Your captain

Desmond Enquist

Astoria, Oregon, United States

32 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!

The fish you can target

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

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Astoria right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
SturgeonSturgeon