Captain
Gary Stanford

Member since January 2023 Buchanan Dam, United States
Background
Running trips out of Texas' beautiful Lake Buchanan, Hook Fish & Company is a freshwater fishing service targeting Striper, Hybrid, and White Bass. Captain Gary “Diesel” Stanford, the owner and co-founder, started fishing Lake Buchanan at age nine. After surviving cancer at age 35, Captain Diesel and his young family decided to embark on an adventurous lifestyle focused on fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. This is how Hook Fish & Company was born. For Captain Diesel, every day is a blessing! Join him for the ultimate fishing experience.

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Buchanan Dam, United States
Background
Running trips out of Texas' beautiful Lake Buchanan, Hook Fish & Company is a freshwater fishing service targeting Striper, Hybrid, and White Bass. Captain Gary “Diesel” Stanford, the owner and co-founder, started fishing Lake Buchanan at age nine. After surviving cancer at age 35, Captain Diesel and his young family decided to embark on an adventurous lifestyle focused on fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. This is how Hook Fish & Company was born. For Captain Diesel, every day is a blessing! Join him for the ultimate fishing experience.
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Hook Fish & Company

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Buchanan Dam
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Trips from US $500

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Larry M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect fall fishing!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) MAX 2 PEOPLE on October 11, 2025
Gary is a great guide for any age. Iโ€™m retired and I was meeting my possible new brother inlaw for the first time and a little...
Larry M. recommends Hook Fish & Company
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Harold M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Lake Buchanan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) MAX 2 PEOPLE on August 2, 2025
Great trip, knowledgeable guide, very helpful, great tips for catching fish. Would recommend this guide for all levels of anglers
Harold M. recommends Hook Fish & Company
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Randy L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) 3-4 PEOPLE on June 8, 2024
Great fishing trip! I would recommend Captain Graham. Caught lots of fish & had a great time
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Russell E.
Georgetown, TX
Excellent
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Half Day Trip (AM) 3-4 PEOPLE on June 15, 2024
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Charles D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Better than expected, had a great time, Gary was enthusiastic, knowledgeably, and truly worked to make the trip successful and enjoyable!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) 6 PEOPLE on April 23, 2024
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