Hook Set Guide Service 

4.8/5 (41 reviews)
 Temple's Lake Park Road, Belton, TX 76513, United States

Hook Set Guide Service 

4.8/5 (41 reviews)
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Temple's Lake Park Road
Belton, TX, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

Half day with Charles
Half day with Charles
Half day with Charles
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Angler rating

37
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1
1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 41 reviews
Showing: 5 of 41 reviews
Ward G.
Ward G.
5.0/5

Mar 12, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Captain Charles - Gentleman - Easy Going

VERIFIED

We have a really good trip. Weather was cold and wind was whipping but we kept at it and ended up with some nice keepers and over 60 fish caught. The Taco Lady never showed up on her boat with our fresh Chorizo and egg tacos, but that is okay. Lol.

We have a really good trip. Weather was cold and wind was whipping but we kept at it and ended up with some nice keepers and over...  

 Ward G. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
 Ward G. recommends Hook Set Guide Service

Raymond J.
Raymond J.
5.0/5

Sep 26, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

September fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

 Raymond J. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
 Raymond J. recommends Hook Set Guide Service

Kolbi W.
Kolbi W.
5.0/5

Aug 15, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Fishing with Charles

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Kolbi W. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
 Kolbi W. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 16, 2025
Thank you Kolbi enjoyed the day fishing with great group of guys.

Susan K.
Susan K.

McGregor, TX

5.0/5

Jan 21, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

Morning Trip with Captain Charles

VERIFIED

Fishing trip with Hook Set Guide Service (Captain Charles) was outstanding. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The fishing was great and we walked away with 30+ fish for a great fish fry that evening. Highly recommend and will book again with Captain Charles.

Fishing trip with Hook Set Guide Service (Captain Charles) was outstanding. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great...  

 Susan K. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
 Susan K. recommends Hook Set Guide Service

Mike S.
Mike S.

Belton, TX

5.0/5

Mar 18, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great time with the family!

VERIFIED

Highly recommend, knows the lake and where they are biting. Did great with my kids and helped them so I could fish too. 10/10 we will do it again! Thanks for helping to make some memories!

Highly recommend, knows the lake and where they are biting. Did great with my kids and helped them so I could fish too. 10/10...  

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 Mike S. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
 Mike S. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

Half day with Charles
Half day with Charles
Half day with Charles
+33

Angler rating

37
1
1
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 41 reviews
Showing: 5 of 41 reviews
Ward G.
Ward G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Charles - Gentleman - Easy Going

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 12, 2025

We have a really good trip. Weather was cold and wind was whipping but we kept at it and ended up with some nice keepers and over 60 fish caught. The Taco Lady never showed up on her boat with our fresh Chorizo and egg tacos, but that is okay. Lol.

We have a really good trip. Weather was cold and wind was whipping but we kept at it and ended up with some nice keepers and over 60 fish caught. The Taco Lady never showed up on her boat with our fresh Chorizo and egg tacos, but that is okay. Lol.  

 Ward G. recommends Hook Set Guide Service

Raymond J.
Raymond J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on September 26, 2025

 

 Raymond J. recommends Hook Set Guide Service

Kolbi W.
Kolbi W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Charles

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on August 15, 2025

 

 Kolbi W. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 16, 2025
Thank you Kolbi enjoyed the day fishing with great group of guys.

Susan K.
Susan K.

McGregor, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Morning Trip with Captain Charles

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on January 21, 2023

Fishing trip with Hook Set Guide Service (Captain Charles) was outstanding. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The fishing was great and we walked away with 30+ fish for a great fish fry that evening. Highly recommend and will book again with Captain Charles.

Fishing trip with Hook Set Guide Service (Captain Charles) was outstanding. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The fishing was great and we walked away with 30+ fish for a great fish fry that evening. Highly recommend and will book again with Captain Charles.  

 Susan K. recommends Hook Set Guide Service

Mike S.
Mike S.

Belton, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time with the family!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2023

Highly recommend, knows the lake and where they are biting. Did great with my kids and helped them so I could fish too. 10/10 we will do it again! Thanks for helping to make some memories!

Highly recommend, knows the lake and where they are biting. Did great with my kids and helped them so I could fish too. 10/10 we will do it again! Thanks for helping to make some memories!  

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 Mike S. recommends Hook Set Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Hook Set Guide Service

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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
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