Playin Hooky Fishing Guide 

4.8/5 (19 reviews)
 2101 North Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212, United States
4.8/5 (19 reviews)
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2101 North Lake Drive
Columbia, SC, United States

If fishing in Columbia is on your bucket list, look no further than Playin Hooky Fishing Guide. Your guide for the day is Captain Ronnie, so you'll benefit from years of professional experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Striped Bass and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any Striped Bass within the legal limit of 5 per person is yours to keep. The captain offers catch cleaning and filleting for an additional cost.

Your boat for the day is a 24' Angler Qwest pontoon boat with space for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips with Playin Hooky Fishing Guide are child-friendly, so get 'em offline and onto the water! It's always wise to bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Now and then, the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen with Playin Hooky Fishing Guide!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (16)

Good Time
Good Time
We Caught Big Fish
+13

Angler rating

15
4
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews
Showing: 5 of 19 reviews
Mike W.
Mike W.
5.0/5

Apr 16, 2025

Half Day Trip – 3+ People

We Caught Big Fish

VERIFIED

The trip with Captain Ronnie was excellent. He picked us up exactly on time, we only boated a short distance, and we started catching stripers. Captain Ronnie took care of everything--rods, reels and bait--and provided great stories between getting the fish onto the boat. I really liked his boat, too. It is a tri-pontoon boat with lots of room so that you can move around, and it has comfortable seating. Since it was cool this morning, he even had transparent curtains that kept the wind off of us. All in all, a very pleasurable morning fishing.

The trip with Captain Ronnie was excellent. He picked us up exactly on time, we only boated a short distance, and we started...  

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 Mike W. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide
 Mike W. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Joseph M.
Joseph M.
5.0/5

Aug 26, 2025

Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish

Great Fishing!!!

VERIFIED
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Very knowledgeable Captain put us on the fish— loved his pontoon boat- Captain Ronnie was awesome!!

Very knowledgeable Captain put us on the fish— loved his pontoon boat- Captain Ronnie was awesome!!  

 Joseph M. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide
 Joseph M. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Tom M.
Tom M.
5.0/5

Apr 14, 2025

Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish

Captain Ronnie is the best!

VERIFIED

My son and I had an awesome day with Captain Ronnie. Caught the limit! He knows the best spots and has the right equipment. Great conversation with the captain. He even drove us back to our hotel!! Highly recommend.

My son and I had an awesome day with Captain Ronnie. Caught the limit! He knows the best spots and has the right equipment....  

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 Tom M. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide
 Tom M. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Tony G.
Tony G.
5.0/5

Jun 5, 2025

Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish

Good Time

VERIFIED

The Skipper very knowledgeable, turned a bad weather day for fishing into a great time on the water catching fish

The Skipper very knowledgeable, turned a bad weather day for fishing into a great time on the water catching fish  

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 Tony G. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide
 Tony G. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Ralph C.
Ralph C.
5.0/5

Oct 8, 2024

Half Day Trip – 3+ People

Captain Ronnie is the BEST!

VERIFIED

We really enjoyed the trip with Playin Hooky! Everyone had a wonderful time! My Grandson said it was the best fishing adventure he had ever been on! We will be going out again for sure! We caught plenty of fish! Captain Ronnie sure knows how to make you feel at home! 😃

We really enjoyed the trip with Playin Hooky! Everyone had a wonderful time! My Grandson said it was the best fishing adventure...  

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 Ralph C. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide
 Ralph C. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – 3+ People
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (16)

Good Time
Good Time
We Caught Big Fish
+13

Angler rating

15
4
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews
Showing: 5 of 19 reviews
Mike W.
Mike W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

We Caught Big Fish

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – 3+ People on April 16, 2025

The trip with Captain Ronnie was excellent. He picked us up exactly on time, we only boated a short distance, and we started catching stripers. Captain Ronnie took care of everything--rods, reels and bait--and provided great stories between getting the fish onto the boat. I really liked his boat, too. It is a tri-pontoon boat with lots of room so that you can move around, and it has comfortable seating. Since it was cool this morning, he even had transparent curtains that kept the wind off of us. All in all, a very pleasurable morning fishing.

The trip with Captain Ronnie was excellent. He picked us up exactly on time, we only boated a short distance, and we started catching stripers. Captain Ronnie took care of everything--rods, reels and bait--and provided great stories between getting the fish onto the boat. I really liked his boat, too. It is a tri-pontoon boat with lots of room so that you can move around, and it has comfortable seating. Since it was cool this morning, he even had transparent curtains that kept the wind...  

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 Mike W. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Joseph M.
Joseph M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Fishing!!!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on August 26, 2025

Very knowledgeable Captain put us on the fish— loved his pontoon boat- Captain Ronnie was awesome!!

Very knowledgeable Captain put us on the fish— loved his pontoon boat- Captain Ronnie was awesome!!  

 Joseph M. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Tom M.
Tom M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Ronnie is the best!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on April 14, 2025

My son and I had an awesome day with Captain Ronnie. Caught the limit! He knows the best spots and has the right equipment. Great conversation with the captain. He even drove us back to our hotel!! Highly recommend.

My son and I had an awesome day with Captain Ronnie. Caught the limit! He knows the best spots and has the right equipment. Great conversation with the captain. He even drove us back to our hotel!! Highly recommend.  

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 Tom M. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Tony G.
Tony G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good Time

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on June 5, 2025

The Skipper very knowledgeable, turned a bad weather day for fishing into a great time on the water catching fish

The Skipper very knowledgeable, turned a bad weather day for fishing into a great time on the water catching fish  

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 Tony G. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Ralph C.
Ralph C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Ronnie is the BEST!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – 3+ People on October 8, 2024

We really enjoyed the trip with Playin Hooky! Everyone had a wonderful time! My Grandson said it was the best fishing adventure he had ever been on! We will be going out again for sure! We caught plenty of fish! Captain Ronnie sure knows how to make you feel at home! 😃

We really enjoyed the trip with Playin Hooky! Everyone had a wonderful time! My Grandson said it was the best fishing adventure he had ever been on! We will be going out again for sure! We caught plenty of fish! Captain Ronnie sure knows how to make you feel at home! 😃  

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 Ralph C. recommends Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

FAQs about Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Angler Qwest
Boat type
Pontoon

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