WayPoint Guide Service operated by Dave Hogge, Guiding on Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes. I provide Bass Fishing and Hybrid/White Bass Fishing Trips for all group sizes, experience level and all ages.

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I take great care in providing exactly the type of fishing adventure you are desiring. Rather; it is a family get away on the lake for a day, or to the tournament angler looking for that sack of fish. I provide well maintained fishing equipment, from the Ugly Sticks for Hybrids to the top of line Bass equipment from Shimano and Power Tackle Rods. My boat is a Ranger Bay Boat, top of the line and safe. I can accommodate large groups (up to 5) and can make arrangements for larger groups if necessary. I pride myself on being reliable, knowledgeable and safe for all my fishing adventures.

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Ranger 2200 Bay
 22 foot Center Console Powered with Yamaha 250 4 Stroke

Are you wanting to catch fish, learn to fish off shore structure, learn where to catch fish on the particular lake or just wanting an enjoyable day on the lake, I am the guide for you.

I have fished for Hybrid Stripers since 1986 and have learned how to consistently locate and catch these great fighters. I offer both artificial or live bait trips and a combination of both.

I have extensive knowledge of Bass Fishing, and have competed on both the local level and FLW Pro/Am events with great success. (View my Professional Angler Profile at FLW Angler Profile) My favorite bass fishing technique is structure fishing off shore. My guiding experience in 1998 to 2001 was a great opportunity to meet and teach fishermen the art of locating structures and fishing off shore. In 2001 I resigned from guiding excursions to compete professionally. As of December 2008 I again began providing my service to those looking to improve their bass fishing knowledge of off shore fishing, as well as provide a great fishing trip to both novice and experienced fishermen. My service was utilized by the Hook-n-line Fishing Map Company to create the most accurate fishing maps of both Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lake in 1999.

Belton Lake is a popular tournament lake with a good population of both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Five pound smallmouth bass are common on Belton Lake. Tournament weights range from thirteen to twenty pounds to win, with sixteen pounds being a solid weight for five bass on average.

Belton Lake is a  reservoir on the Leon River in the Brazos River basin, 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Belton, Texas, USA. The lake extends into both Bell County and Coryell County. Belton Dam and the lake are both managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1954, and serves to provide flood control and drinking water for Belton, Temple, and the surrounding communities. Belton Lake is a popular recreational destination.

Lake Stillhouse Hollow is located just off I-35 out of Belton Texas, Stillhouse Hollow acquired hydrilla in 1997 and until the flood of 2007 was a strong grass lake, the grass is slowly coming back, but for now the key to large fish is structure fishing deep. Fishing on Stillhouse has improved lately for keeper size bass, the giants are still few and far between. I do expect the larger fish coming back in 2012 with the great grass that has returned to the lake.

Stillhouse Hollow Lake,  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Lampasas River n the Brazos River basin, 5 miles southwest of Belton. The unincorporated town of Stillhouse Hollow in Bell County is adjacent to the reservoir, as are portions of Salado, a small town south of Belton. The Harker Heights area also makes significant use of the Lake as a recreational and wildlife area. Stillhouse Hollow Dam and the reservoir are both managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a majority of the lake is man made. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1968, and serves to provide flood control for the communities downstream. The lake also functions as a water supply for several of the surrounding communities. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is a popular recreational destination.