Hooked Up Guide Services invites you to join experienced captain and angling aficionado Harvey Abke for a day of freshwater fishing on Lake Somerville! If you’re looking to hook some world-famous species, including a variety of Bass and Catfish, then head down to Brenham, TX, for an incredible angling adventure alongside a captain who was raised on these waters. Get ready for a local-style freshwater fishing adventure!
Capt. Harvey’s passion for angling started at a young age. He was born into a family of fishing fanatics, and has explored a diverse variety of fishing grounds, including coastal waters and Texas’s many lakes and rivers. He started guiding on Lake Somerville in 2001, and knows exactly what it takes to provide guests with a fun and productive day. He also has some bragging rights under his belt, and has landed 32” Hybrid Striped Bass on the lake.
You’ll be traveling out to the hotspots on board a 23’ Lowe pontoon, capable of accommodating up to 4 guests. Children are welcome, so bring the whole family along, or get ready to settle some scores with your fellow freshwater enthusiasts. She’s decked out with GPS, fishfinder, and life jackets for all ages. There’s a fighting chair to help you battle huge Hybrid Striped and White Bass, as well as outriggers to cover plenty of ground when trolling.
Lake Somerville is famous throughout this part of Texas for being home to some big-name freshwater fish, and Capt. Harvey knows the best spots to hit to reel them in. You’ll have the chance to troll and jig for a variety of Bass, Catfish, and Crappie. Never fished before? Don’t worry – your captain will show you the ropes, and a friendly first mate will be on hand to help you out with whatever you need.
You’ll be provided with top-quality rods and reels to hook your catch, as well as a variety of live bait and lures. Grab a fishing license, and join Hooked Up Guide Services for a fantastic freshwater fishing adventure!
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Harvey Abke
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99%
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5 Hour Trip on May 22, 2025
We had an excellent experience with our crew. Lots of fun, laughter AND we limited out on Lake Somerville! They handled everything from start to finish, even cleaned all our fish, and gave my boyfriend a birthday cake since I booked this as a present to him. Captain James was very knowledgeable! Definitely would use them again. Don't hesitate to book them.
We had an excellent experience with our crew. Lots of fun, laughter AND we limited out on Lake Somerville! They handled everything from start to finish, even cleaned all our fish, and gave my boyfriend a birthday cake since I booked this as a present to him. Captain James was very knowledgeable! Definitely would use them again. Don't hesitate to book them.
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5 Hour Trip on June 7, 2025
Capt.Harvey and crew took care of everything. Most exhaustive thing we did was reel in the fish, 100 White Bass. I will definitely be planning another trip. With grandkids and even my wife. Have four bags of fish filets that will be cooked in do time. All I can say is come on down. Capt Harvey is the best.
Capt.Harvey and crew took care of everything. Most exhaustive thing we did was reel in the fish, 100 White Bass. I will definitely be planning another trip. With grandkids and even my wife. Have four bags of fish filets that will be cooked in do time. All I can say is come on down. Capt Harvey is the best.
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5 Hour Trip on May 26, 2025
Our captain James and deckhand Payton were the best for my grandkids. They never fished before like this and they are totally hooked now and begging to go back. Thanks
Our captain James and deckhand Payton were the best for my grandkids. They never fished before like this and they are totally hooked now and begging to go back. Thanks
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5 Hour Trip on June 29, 2024
Our second trip with Captain Harvey and it was quite successful. The service he and his deck hand, Craig, provided was 2nd to none. He put us on the fish early and we ended the day with a four man limit before the heat of the day set in. Another great day on the water and looking forward to our next trip with Hooked Up Guide Service and Captain Harvey.
Our second trip with Captain Harvey and it was quite successful. The service he and his deck hand, Craig, provided was 2nd to none. He put us on the fish early and we ended the day with a four man limit before the heat of the day set in. Another great day on the water and looking forward to our next trip with Hooked Up Guide Service and Captain Harvey.
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5 Hour Trip on May 18, 2025
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Brenham, Texas, United States
Capt. Harvey grew up on Lake Somerville, so it's safe to say that he knows it like the back of his hand! As well as this, he was raised in a family of fishing fanatics, and soon developed his own love for angling. He's been guiding on Lake Somerville since 2001, and knows the hottest spots to target for a huge variety of incredible freshwater fish. He's landed some seriously impressive catches, too, including 58" bull Redfish, and 32" Hybrid Striped Bass. In
Lake Fishing
Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Toilet
Portable
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We supply all the live for your trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning and bagging your fish is no cost to you
Drinks
You are more than welcome to bring your own drinks of your choice. We supply bottled water for all our customers
First Mate
We always have a first mate on board and he works hard to help the customers with your fish and is there to serve you as you enjoy your trip with us
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
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:
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