Hook N Up River and Lake Guide

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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $625
    Come and join a family multi-species fishing excursion on the most comfortable boat on Lake Martin! Captain Randy provides all fishing equipment you need, fish cleaning, as well as drinks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $625
    A family trip on beautiful Lake Martin!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $850
    An 8-hour multi-species trip starting at 6:00 a.m.
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FAQs about 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 $850 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Gratuity for this service)
  • Drinks

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

Hook N Up River and Lake Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Hook N Up River and Lake Guide include:
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie

Meet the Captain

Randy Cound
Dadeville, Alabama, United States
78 Fishing Reports
45 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Catfish Catfish

Boat specs

Angler Qwest (Pontoon) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Gratuity for this service
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Dadeville to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Great Trip
Nice half day of fishing with Captain Randy
Nice half day of fishing with Captain Randy
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
83%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
83%
Caught fish
86%
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Mike W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain - Very Enjoyable

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 22, 2023
Weather didn’t cooperate but Capn did as good as you can do, as tough as fishing conditions get,  great guy, very experienced...
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Adam S.
Odenville, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Fishing Trip with Capt Randy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 24, 2023
First class experience. Randy is very knowledgeable and makes everything easy. Picked us up and dropped us off at our lake...
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Virginia M.
Lebanon, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top-Rated Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 30, 2023
CPT Randy is a true professional. Put the family right on the fish for an incredibly memorable fishing experience. Can’t...
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Daniel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 19, 2024
We had a great fishing trip with Capt. Randy.  Would recommend to anyone looking for a guided trip.
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Kalla B.
Daphne, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Nice half day of fishing with Captain Randy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2022
Captain Randy was knowledgeable, friendly and able to put us on some fish. He made sure we got what we wanted from the experience....
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