Hook N Up River and Lake Guide 

4.7/5 (21 reviews)
  Recent reports
 Marina Point Road 397, Dadeville, AL 36853, United States

Hook N Up River and Lake Guide Service is located in Dadeville and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Randy will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4-hour trips and 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Striped Bass depending on the season and conditions on the day. Also, spotted bass, white bass, crappie and catfish can be targeted. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 26’ Angler Qwest boat that can safely take up to 10 anglers. This boat comes with a fighting chair and wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with waters, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions and feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks, no chips please.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide Service.

Randy Cound

Captain

Randy Cound

25 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

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

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 21 hours ago

Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $625 
Half Day Trip (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $625 
Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $875 
There are 5 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

85%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

93%

Satisfied with the boat

93%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

89%

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Robert W.
Robert W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

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Half Day Trip (PM) on June 5, 2025

We booked a pre-wedding trip with the groomsmen and had a great time. Captain Randy had s great set up, caught some big Striped Bass, everyone enjoyed the fun. Would highly recommend him.

We booked a pre-wedding trip with the groomsmen and had a great time. Captain Randy had s great set up, caught some big Striped Bass, everyone enjoyed the fun. Would highly recommend him.  

 Robert W. recommends Hook N Up River and Lake Guide

Nick K.
Nick K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Really enjoyed fishing.

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Half Day Trip (AM) on April 25, 2025

Caught a bunch of stripers and learned about different techniques to catch them. Very clean and stocked boat. My daughter and I had a lot of fun. I would recommend Randy for anyone looking to catch any fish the lake has to offer.

Caught a bunch of stripers and learned about different techniques to catch them. Very clean and stocked boat. My daughter and I had a lot of fun. I would recommend Randy for anyone looking to catch any fish the lake has to offer.  

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 Nick K. recommends Hook N Up River and Lake Guide
Randy Cound
Randy Cound (The Captain)
Replied on April 25, 2025
Great tonhqve met yall!! Enjoyed guiding you!

Cliff C.
Cliff C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

listen to csptain

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Half Day Trip (PM) on April 12, 2025

due to scheduling problem, we went out on very windy day at the wrong time of day. Captain warned us of poor time to fish. Captain tried every trick and worked hard but fish not biting. I look forward to going again when Captain says is time.

due to scheduling problem, we went out on very windy day at the wrong time of day. Captain warned us of poor time to fish. Captain tried every trick and worked hard but fish not biting. I look forward to going again when Captain says is time.  

 Cliff C. recommends Hook N Up River and Lake Guide

Joshua E.
Joshua E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July half day session

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Half Day Trip (PM) on July 17, 2024

Captain Randy has obviously been doing this for a long time. He was able to put us right on top of the fish on a summer afternoon in July. We had a half day session in the afternoon and came home with 7 big striped bass. The whole time he was talking with the whole party answering whatever questions we had, engaging in good conversation, and let us watch him fillet the fish at the end of the day.

Captain Randy has obviously been doing this for a long time. He was able to put us right on top of the fish on a summer afternoon in July. We had a half day session in the afternoon and came home with 7 big striped bass. The whole time he was talking with the whole party answering whatever questions we had, engaging in good conversation, and let us watch him fillet the fish at the end of the day.  

 Joshua E. recommends Hook N Up River and Lake Guide
Randy Cound
Randy Cound (The Captain)
Replied on July 18, 2024
Great to have your group!!! Looking forward to the next trip!!
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Dennis R.
Dennis R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Randy

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Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2025

 

 Dennis R. recommends Hook N Up River and Lake Guide

FAQs about Hook N Up River and Lake Guide

What are the trip rates for Hook N Up River and Lake Guide?

Hook N Up River and Lake Guide offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $625 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide?

When you book a trip with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide?

Trips booked with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting ( 15% Gratuity for this service)
What types of fishing does Hook N Up River and Lake Guide offer?

Hook N Up River and Lake Guide offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Hook N Up River and Lake Guide offer?

Hook N Up River and Lake Guide offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide?

Top targeted fish species with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide include:

  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie

Your captain

Randy Cound

Dadeville, Alabama, United States

15 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019

Captain Randy Cound has been a fishing fanatic all his life and he is eager to introduce you to the waters of this part of Alabama. He's a native with vast knowledge of how to make your Alabaman freshwater adventure the best possible! Captain Randy has also competed in many Striper tournaments and he once won a lake record for large 50 lbs Striped Bass. Join Hook N Up River And Lake Guide Service and get ready for a trip of a lifetime.

The fish you can target

Spotted Bass
Spotted Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Angler Qwest
Boat type
Pontoon

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

15% Gratuity for this service

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

No Smoking

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank Transfer

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

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