Captain
Ray Poulin

Member since January 2023 Boulder City, United States
Background
Started fishing in 1968 and have fished in Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Maine, Florida, Wyoming, Montana, South Carolina, Canada, Japan and Scotland. Retired ICU RN certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Saving. Fully licensed and insured. National Park Service CUA holder.
Techniques
anchored with live bait, trolling and casting along the shoreline with different types of lures and chasing the boils then casting into the school of feeding frenzied fish !

Hey, I'm Captain Ray Poulin

Boulder City, United States
Background
Started fishing in 1968 and have fished in Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Maine, Florida, Wyoming, Montana, South Carolina, Canada, Japan and Scotland. Retired ICU RN certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Saving. Fully licensed and insured. National Park Service CUA holder.
Techniques
anchored with live bait, trolling and casting along the shoreline with different types of lures and chasing the boils then casting into the school of feeding frenzied fish !
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My Charter Listings

Hooked On Stripers โ€“ Lake Mead

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(58 reviews)
Boulder City
Trips from US $225

Hooked On Stripers โ€“ Lake Mohave

Excellent
4.3 / 5
(5 reviews)
Bullhead City
Trips from US $225

Hooked On Stripers โ€“ Willow Beach

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Willow Beach
Trips from US $225

Hooked on Stripers -Temple Bar

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Temple Bar Marina
Trips from US $225

Fishing Reports

Fantastic fishing on lake Mead Arizona
Fantastic fishing on lake Mead Arizona
Jul 27, 2024 Boulder City
Striped bass bite is phenomenal this summer on our night trips! Averaging 40 fish per angler, it's a great way to fill your freezer with tasty fish or have a fish fry for the whole family. Give Capt Ray a call and book your own fishing adventure!
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Beat the heat and catch fish!
Beat the heat and catch fish!
Jun 26, 2024 Boulder City
Night time fishing trips are the best way to beat the heat and have a great time catching striped bass on lake Mead. Don't sit in those smokey casinos losing your money. Book a night fishing trip with Hooked On Stripers guide service and have an awesome time reeling in tasty, good eating striped bass. No hot sun beating down on you. Coyotes howling across the lake. Birds singing and fish biting! Your skilled Captain provides a safe, comfortable experience where you can relax and enjoy the night. Water, soda and light snacks are provided. Trips start at 7pm and end after midnight.
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Willow Beach did not disappoint!
Willow Beach did not disappoint!
Jun 10, 2024 Willow Beach
Gary pulled in a big fat striped bass like a pro. A short time later Mike jr. Did the same thing! Two big striped bass from Willow Beach is a great day!! Thank you guys for the booking.
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Plenty of fish in lake Mead!
Plenty of fish in lake Mead!
Jun 4, 2024 Boulder City
Stripers are hitting well at lake Mead Arizona/Nevada. Why waste your money at the casinos when you could be catching fish? Only 30 minutes from the Vegas strip is America's biggest reservoir and it's calling your name.
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Lake Mead Arizona is on fire !
Lake Mead Arizona is on fire !
Apr 23, 2024 Boulder City
Striped bass are biting very well with our trips averaging 30 fish! Day or night trips available. We fish at night to avoid the hot sun ?. Day trips start early for the same reason. Reserve your trip today!
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Beautiful day of catching on lake Mead A
Beautiful day of catching on lake Mead A
Jul 22, 2023 Boulder City
John and Bill got a nice bunch of striped bass trolling around lake Mead.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great guide and fishing
Great guide and fishing
incredible trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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William L.
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5.0 / 5
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A Wild Night in Vegas

VERIFIED   Night Time Striped Bass Fishing on August 31, 2025
When people think of coming to Las Vegas they think of the lights and flash of the Strip.ย  But, as a local it gets old fast.ย ...
William L. recommends Hooked On Stripers โ€“ Lake Mead
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Russell W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Donโ€™t book anyone else

VERIFIED   Night Time Striped Bass Fishing on March 16, 2025
Youโ€™re not gonna have a good time if you book with anyone other than Captain Ray. Not only is he knowledgeable but he is...
Russell W. recommends Hooked On Stripers โ€“ Lake Mead
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Tom C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Weekend getaway

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Striper Fish (AM) on September 21, 2025
Had a Awesome time on Colorado River,with Captain Ray,Beautiful scenery up and down river.Weather conditions were perfect,Captain...
Tom C. recommends Hooked On Stripers โ€“ Willow Beach
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Anthony K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Incredible trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Striper Fish (AM) on October 5, 2025
I highly recommend Captain Ray. My experience was phenomenal. My 2 sons will never forget the moments shared on the waters....
Anthony K. recommends Hooked On Stripers โ€“ Willow Beach
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NIKKI H.
Excellent
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Exceptional!!

VERIFIED   Night Time Striped Bass Fishing on August 10, 2025
We had the best time. Capt Ray was amazing. He provided great communication from the time of booking till the trip. He went...
NIKKI H. recommends Hooked On Stripers โ€“ Lake Mead
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