A father and daughter holding up a largemouth bass on a fishing boat at sunrise near Fellsmere, Florida
Fellsmere, Florida

CATCH FISH. MAKE MEMORIES.

Four hours on the water. Everything you need to fish. No experience required.

4-Hour Private Trips
Family Friendly
All Skill Levels
Gear Included

JUST SHOW UP. WE'LL HANDLE THE FISHING.

Whether you've been fishing your whole life or you're bringing your kid out for the first time, Hooked & Happy is about having a great morning on the water.

Lane provides the boat, rods, reels, tackle and everything you need for artificial-bait fishing. No expensive gear, no experience, no stress — just show up and get ready to fish.

Meet your guide, Lane
Lane driving the Hooked & Happy fishing boat across the water at sunrise

ONE BOAT. FOUR HOURS. LET'S GO FISHING.

Typical fishing time is 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Plan to arrive around 6:30 AM — depending on conditions, the boat may leave slightly early.

1 Angler$400Private 4-Hour Fishing TripBook Your Trip
2 Anglers$500Private 4-Hour Fishing TripBook Your Trip
Want to bring a third guest? Contact us before booking. Depending on your group, we may be able to accommodate a third angler.

What's included

  • Private guided fishing trip
  • Approximately four hours on the water
  • Boat
  • Rods and reels
  • Artificial bait and tackle
  • Cold drinking water
  • Experienced local guide

Experienced anglers may bring a reasonable amount of their own fishing equipment.

Live shiners

Want that live-bait experience? Lane recommends live shiners — $30 per dozen. Not included in the standard trip price, and must be requested in advance since availability isn't guaranteed morning-of.

Florida fishing license required for anglers who need one
A mom and son holding up a large bass they caught together
Family Fishing

THE BEST CATCH MIGHT BE THE MEMORY.

Parents, grandparents, first-time anglers, vacationing families — this boat has seen it all. Lane genuinely loves putting people on fish, and you don't need to be a serious angler to have the time of your life out there.

Bring the kids. Bring your parents. Bring your sense of adventure. We'll handle the rest.

A grandfather and his grandson fishing together on the boat

"I've fished my whole life, including some of the biggest tournaments around. But Hooked & Happy isn't about tournament fishing. It's about putting you on fish, enjoying the water, and making sure you leave with a story worth telling."

— Lane, Hooked & Happy

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Ready to catch some fish?

Grab a spot on the boat — four hours, Fellsmere, Florida, memories guaranteed.

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