Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters
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Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters

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4.9 / 5
(5 reviews)
Map of Sheboygan, WI, United States
641 Riverfront Drive
Sheboygan, WI, United States
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Make an adventure out of your next trip to Sheboygan and go fishing with Playin’ Hooky Sportfishing Charters. Captain Dave is prepared to put you on fish.

These waters are known for Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and occasionally Pink Salmon – with any luck, it won’t take long to hook into some. On these trips, you can expect to troll.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, and there are class 1 life vests on board.  Feel free to bring your own if you like instead! And, you can’t go wrong with snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You’ll be welcome aboard a 36’ Chris-Craft with room for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 15–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. There are all licenses and stamps necessary and available for purchase aboard the boat for your convenience.

Don’t leave home without bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Make sure to bring a cooler along to bring home your catch!

Now, it’s time to hit the water with Playin’ Hooky Sportfishing Charters!

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Evening Mini Charter
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $425
    We will target trout and salmon on this three hour mini charter. The shortened length limits us to fishing closer to shore but many times the fish are close to shore anyway.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $612
    We will target Trout and Salmon on this trip which runs 5 hours.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (Midday)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $612
    We will target Trout and Salmon on this 5-hour trip.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $612
    We will target Trout and Salmon on this 5-hour evening trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Henry K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our trip with Playing Hooky

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2024
All in all great experience with them. Was my wife and I first fishing charter trip. The owner Dave made a last minute trip...
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Annie Y.
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Fun family trip

VERIFIED   Evening Mini Charter on July 1, 2024
We took an evening charter with Capt Dave and First Mate Jake. While the fish weren’t too interested in biting this particular...
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Shenandoah G. S.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Bucket list adventure!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Midday) on August 1, 2024
Absolutely amazing fishing trip! Captain and first mate were outstanding and supportive. Started fishing about 1130 and by...
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Jim B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 4, 2024
Captain Dave and his First Mate were great.  We brought each fish in except one and ended up 8 for 10.  We had an awesome...
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Stephen P.
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Best charter out there, highly recommend!

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2022
My friend and I have booked with Playin’ Hooky every year since he started his business.  His boat is very comfortable and...
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FAQs about Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters

Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group - Evening Mini Charter (3 hours)
  • US $612 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $612 per group - Half Day Trip (Midday) (5 hours)
  • US $612 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Radar
Trips booked with Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Works for tips)
Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (We fish close to shore when the fish are there.)
  • Offshore Fishing (We fish offshore when the fish are offshore.)
Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Charter Operator

Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2020
I began guiding because I fell in love with hearing the reel scream with a big King Salmon on the line. I wanted to share that experience with as many people as I could!

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Chris-Craft
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
We fish close to shore when the fish are there.
Offshore Fishing
We fish offshore when the fish are offshore.

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Works for tips

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
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Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:

Cash

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