Hook Set Guide Service 

4.9/5 (48 reviews)
 Temple's Lake Park Road, Belton, TX 76513, United States

Hook Set Guide Service 

Belton, TX, United States
24 ft
6
4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Come spend the day fishing on beautiful Lake Belton with the help of Hook Set Guide Service. Together with your guide, Charles Howard, you'll have a trip to remember for years to come. With more than 20 years of fishing experience under his belt, he knows all there is to know about this fishery and where to find the best angling spots.

His boat is a 24' Skeeter center console that runs on a powerful 250 HP Yamaha V6 four stroke engine. It's got room for up to 6 guests, which means you can take your family along for the ride and share the fun and excitement. The boat has everything you need for this type of fishing, including a GPS and fishfinder device, a livewell for bait storage, and a wireless trolling motor.

As for the fishing itself, Lake Belton is a real paradise for Striped Bass fishing. You'll be using live bait for Stripers and artificials when fishing for White Bass. It's good fishing throughout the year, so you're more than welcome to come fishing any time you want!

You'll be provided with all the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle for getting the job done. Not only that but Capt. Charles will clean and fillet your catch after the trip. All you need to do is bring a valid fishing license, proper clothing for the weather, some drinks or snacks, and a cooler to take your catch home in. Hook Set Guide Service looks forward to getting you on some fish very soon!

Come spend the day fishing on beautiful Lake Belton with the help of Hook Set Guide Service. Together with your guide, Charles Howard, you'll have a trip to remember for years to come. With more than 20 years of fishing experience under his belt, he knows all there is to know about this fishery and where to find the best angling spots.

His boat is a 24' Skeeter center console that runs on a powerful 250 HP Yamaha V6 four stroke engine. It's got room for up to 6 guests, which means you can take your family along for the ride and share the fun and excitement. The boat has everything you need for this type of fishing, including a GPS and fishfinder device, a livewell for bait storage, and a wireless trolling motor.

As for the fishing itself, Lake Belton is a real paradise for Striped Bass fishing. You'll be using live bait for Stripers and artificials when fishing for White Bass. It's good fishing throughout the year, so you're more than welcome to come fishing any time you want!

You'll be provided with all the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle for getting the job done. Not only that but Capt. Charles will clean and fillet your catch after the trip. All you need to do is bring a valid fishing license, proper clothing for the weather, some drinks or snacks, and a cooler to take your catch home in. Hook Set Guide Service looks forward to getting you on some fish very soon!

Charles Howard
Captain
Charles Howard

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (White)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
48 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (55)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (48)

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Michael Harold
Michael Harold
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
The Bass were biting
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 20262 adults

My son and I had. A great time Sat morning. We are not greedy so the 15+ we caught were plenty. The Hybrid Striped Bass gave enough fight to have fun but still be reeled in. The Captain (Charles) was very knowledgeable of Belton Lake and history of the area. Bring a small ice chest with ice & drinks. It also doubles as a cold transport for all the fish you catch that Charles fillets and bags up for you.

Joe Leavelle
Joe Leavelle
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
I caught a Smallmouth and my brother didn't 😁
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 20264 adults

This was my birthday trip with my 2 brothers and my son. We didn't limit, but we did catch fish. It was a good day. Captain Howard knows the lake, has great gear and a nice boat. If I didn't mention it, I caught a nice smallmouth but my brother didn't Hahahaaaa.

Reported catch:
White Bass
Charles Howard
Response from Captain

Happy birthday enjoyed the day🎣🎣🎣

Judy Bayliss
Judy Bayliss
us
New Mexico, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip woth the grandkids
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 20262 adults2 children

We had such a great time making memories with our grandsons. Captain Charles was very patient and taught them so much. We’ll definitely be repeat customers! So many fish!!

Reported catch:
White Bass
Charles Howard
Response from Captain

Thank you Judy enjoyed the trip with your family.

Tim Ritter
Tim Ritter
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Family Trip
Full Day Trip on May 29, 20266 adults

We wanted a day of catch and release and we did just that.. caught a mix of fish and was hitting all morning.. Great Capt. Great Boat.

Reported catch:
White Bass
James Kassal
James Kassal
us
California, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Finally catching fish at Belton
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 28, 20261 adult1 child

Myself and my son finally caught fish on Lake Belton. We caught 27 white bass which we think was awesome. We had a great time. Great memories. The captain actually stayed out an extra hour to see if we can catch more.

FAQs about Hook Set Guide Service

Hook Set Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Hook Set Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Hook Set Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Ugly Stiks, Shimano)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Hook Set Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing (Lake Belton)
Hook Set Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hook Set Guide Service include:
  • Bass (White)

Your captain

Charles Howard
Charles Howard
Charles Howard

Belton, Texas, United States

48 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since June 2019

Captain Charles Howard has been fishing for more than 20 years now, his love for the sport going back to early childhood. Born and raised in this part of Texas, he likes nothing more than to help people make their fishing dreams come true. He's also the proud winner of a Texas Association Tournament for Hybrid Striper.

48 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since June 2019

Captain Charles Howard has been fishing for more than 20 years now, his love for the sport going back to early childhood. Born and raised in this part of Texas, he likes nothing more than to help people make their fishing dreams come true. He's also the proud winner of a Texas Association Tournament for Hybrid Striper.

The fish you can target

White Bass
White Bass
White Bass
White Bass

Real catches by this captain

  • The Bass were biting
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
  • Great trip woth the grandkids
    Judy B.
    Judy B.
  • I caught a Smallmouth and my brother didn't 😁
    Joe L.
    Joe L.
  • Family Trip
    Tim R.
    Tim R.
  • Finally catching fish at Belton
    James K.
    James K.
  • Half day with Capt Charlie
    Jeff G.
    Jeff G.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha 250 four stroke
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Lake Belton

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Ugly Stiks, Shimano
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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