Hold'em Sportfishing LLC 

5.0/5 (104 reviews)
 1750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

Hold'em Sportfishing LLC 

5.0/5 (104)
 Angler's Choice
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1750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive
Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan waters offer world class fishing for several highly sought gamefish species. Let Hold’em Sportfishing help you experience this awesome fishery!

Depending on the season, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Pink Salmon, and anything else that bites.

Capt. Greg, a native to the area, has over 45 years experience fishing the Wisconsin Ports of Lake Michigan.  We cater to all age groups and skill levels - but especially families with young children, and first time Lake Michigan anglers. No previous experience is necessary!  We offer a relaxed and fun atmosphere, with our crew being patient and supportive while teaching how to fight and land these impressive fish. Fishing is a FUN experience, and we strive to keep it FUN and relaxed for everyone on board.

You’ll be setting lines from a 32’ Sportfish Convertible with capacity for 6 passengers. It has downriggers, live sonar and charting, top of the line trolling equipment, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a flush toilet on board for your convenience.  Our boat offers a fully enclosed salon with a comfortable seating area for 5. Our guests can come inside, out of the elements to enjoy a snack, or socialize with the Captain - while waiting for their turn to fight the next fish!

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

You can’t go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Feel free to bring drinks and food. And an additional cooler with space for ice and your fish filets.

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Customer reviews

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The charter features a two-person crew delivering hands-on, family-friendly coaching with advanced onboard tech and a weather-protected, comfortable vessel.
The vessel has a compact back deck that may limit movement during peak fishing moments.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Two-person crew (Captain Greg and First Mate Cathy) provides constant guidance and personalized coaching, including hands-on instruction for fishing techniques and allowing guests to select lures.
  • Onboard technology and top-tier gear enable real-time visualization of fish beneath the boat, complemented by a clean, enclosed cabin and an onboard bathroom for comfort in varying conditions.
  • Versatile itineraries target multiple species on Lake Michigan (Coho, King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout) with 4- to 6-hour options and scenic views of the Milwaukee skyline.

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (171)

Great first time experience!
Great first time experience!
Great Time!!
+168

Angler rating

101
3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

100%

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Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
The charter features a two-person crew delivering hands-on, family-friendly coaching with advanced onboard tech and a weather-protected, comfortable vessel.
The vessel has a compact back deck that may limit movement during peak fishing moments.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Two-person crew (Captain Greg and First Mate Cathy) provides constant guidance and personalized coaching, including hands-on instruction for fishing techniques and allowing guests to select lures.
  • Onboard technology and top-tier gear enable real-time visualization of fish beneath the boat, complemented by a clean, enclosed cabin and an onboard bathroom for comfort in varying conditions.
  • Versatile itineraries target multiple species on Lake Michigan (Coho, King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout) with 4- to 6-hour options and scenic views of the Milwaukee skyline.
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Showing: 5 of 104 reviews
Kathleen Raley
Kathleen Raley
5.0
Verified
New
Great first time experience!
5 Hour Trip – Mid-Day (AM) on October 26, 20256 adults
Purchased as a Christmas gift for my husband to take the whole family. We are all very inexperienced. We had such a great time! Greg and Kathy were wonderful to work with through the whole process from booking all the way through to the trip. Teaching us not only about fishing but a little history of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan as well. We ended up catching 9 salmon and 2 rainbow trout! We were over joyed! Greg cleaned the fish at the end of the trip and Kathy made sure to tell us how to cook them. Highly recommend!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Pink Salmon
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Katie Barnes
Katie Barnes
5.0
Verified
Recommend 10/10
4 Hour Sunset - Captain's Favorite on September 12, 20255 adults1 child
We had a family trip planned for the charter with quite a span of ages and experiences- the youngest being almost 3 years old. Greg and Kathy were absolutely amazing and their boat perfectly accommodated us including an interior area (especially for the little one), a bathroom, and an overall sense of safety and comfort. They made us feel at home right away on the boat- it quickly felt like we were just fishing with friends! Greg and Kathy were great with communication and answering all of our (many) questions. We had so much fun and caught some amazing fish which will never be forgotten. Overall, I can't imagine a better charter for our family and we would gladly be back on their boat anytime.
Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
0
Kevin Clark
Kevin Clark
5.0
Verified
Top Notch Professional Fishing Crew and Experience
4 Hour Sunset - Captain's Favorite on September 1, 20255 adults
Our fishing charter trip was absolutely fantastic. Thank you to Captain Greg and his First Mate. They were very friendly, professional, and made everyone feel right at home on their fishing vessel. Communication was spot-on, keeping us completely informed throughout the entire experience. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time, sharing tips and stories that made the trip even more enjoyable. We caught 10 fish on our charter. Bringing in mostly king salmon (Chinook) and 1 Lake Trout. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a fun fishing adventure.
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Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
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Enos Swartzentruber
Enos Swartzentruber
5.0
Verified
2025 fishing trip
8 hour Trip – Whole Day (AM) on August 11, 20253 adults3 children
Our experience with Kings Full, captain Greg and his 1st Mate were outstanding, we did and 8 hour fishing trip which them which I would highly recommend , as fish move around the lake to feed in different locations due to weather and different water temperature’s and time of the year , 8 hours gives them time to locate them better if they moved from the previous trip, There was a lot of debris in the water from a 11” rain they got a couple days , which made the trip more challenging for captain Greg and his 1st Mate, our experience was still a 10 out 10 they worked extra hard all day to keep us on fish, We will definitely be back, Thank you from Me my 2 cousins and our boys !
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Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
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Patrick Nealis
Patrick Nealis
5.0
Verified
Fun, Fun, Fun!
Special 6 hour trip for Patrick Nealis on July 21, 20253 adults
Fished a PM trip followed by one the next morning. The bite was tough due to extreme weather conditions days before but Captain Greg got us on fish and worked endlessly to keep us on them. His first mate Cathy handled lines and swapped out tackle with speed and great effort, timing and skill. Her instincts paid off leaving us with a full box of quality fish each trip. I have been on fifty or more Lake Michigan charters over the years and have never seen a crew like Captain Greg and First Mate Cathy work so smoothly together to fill our expectations and provide so much fun. Highly recommend them to everyone.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
1

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US $675 
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US $675 
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US $750 
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US $750 
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US $825 
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US $950 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (171)

Great first time experience!
Great first time experience!
Great Time!!
+168

Angler rating

101
3
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

100%

Powered by Ai
 
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
The charter features a two-person crew delivering hands-on, family-friendly coaching with advanced onboard tech and a weather-protected, comfortable vessel.
The vessel has a compact back deck that may limit movement during peak fishing moments.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Two-person crew (Captain Greg and First Mate Cathy) provides constant guidance and personalized coaching, including hands-on instruction for fishing techniques and allowing guests to select lures.
  • Onboard technology and top-tier gear enable real-time visualization of fish beneath the boat, complemented by a clean, enclosed cabin and an onboard bathroom for comfort in varying conditions.
  • Versatile itineraries target multiple species on Lake Michigan (Coho, King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout) with 4- to 6-hour options and scenic views of the Milwaukee skyline.
Showing 1 - 5 of 104 reviews
Showing: 5 of 104 reviews
Kathleen Raley
Kathleen Raley
5.0
Verified
New
Great first time experience!
5 Hour Trip – Mid-Day (AM) on October 26, 20256 adults
Purchased as a Christmas gift for my husband to take the whole family. We are all very inexperienced. We had such a great time! Greg and Kathy were wonderful to work with through the whole process from booking all the way through to the trip. Teaching us not only about fishing but a little history of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan as well. We ended up catching 9 salmon and 2 rainbow trout! We were over joyed! Greg cleaned the fish at the end of the trip and Kathy made sure to tell us how to cook them. Highly recommend!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Pink Salmon
0
Katie Barnes
Katie Barnes
5.0
Verified
Recommend 10/10
4 Hour Sunset - Captain's Favorite on September 12, 20255 adults1 child
We had a family trip planned for the charter with quite a span of ages and experiences- the youngest being almost 3 years old. Greg and Kathy were absolutely amazing and their boat perfectly accommodated us including an interior area (especially for the little one), a bathroom, and an overall sense of safety and comfort. They made us feel at home right away on the boat- it quickly felt like we were just fishing with friends! Greg and Kathy were great with communication and answering all of our (many) questions. We had so much fun and caught some amazing fish which will never be forgotten. Overall, I can't imagine a better charter for our family and we would gladly be back on their boat anytime.
Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
0
Kevin Clark
Kevin Clark
5.0
Verified
Top Notch Professional Fishing Crew and Experience
4 Hour Sunset - Captain's Favorite on September 1, 20255 adults
Our fishing charter trip was absolutely fantastic. Thank you to Captain Greg and his First Mate. They were very friendly, professional, and made everyone feel right at home on their fishing vessel. Communication was spot-on, keeping us completely informed throughout the entire experience. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time, sharing tips and stories that made the trip even more enjoyable. We caught 10 fish on our charter. Bringing in mostly king salmon (Chinook) and 1 Lake Trout. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a fun fishing adventure.
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Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
0
Enos Swartzentruber
Enos Swartzentruber
5.0
Verified
2025 fishing trip
8 hour Trip – Whole Day (AM) on August 11, 20253 adults3 children
Our experience with Kings Full, captain Greg and his 1st Mate were outstanding, we did and 8 hour fishing trip which them which I would highly recommend , as fish move around the lake to feed in different locations due to weather and different water temperature’s and time of the year , 8 hours gives them time to locate them better if they moved from the previous trip, There was a lot of debris in the water from a 11” rain they got a couple days , which made the trip more challenging for captain Greg and his 1st Mate, our experience was still a 10 out 10 they worked extra hard all day to keep us on fish, We will definitely be back, Thank you from Me my 2 cousins and our boys !
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Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
1
Patrick Nealis
Patrick Nealis
5.0
Verified
Fun, Fun, Fun!
Special 6 hour trip for Patrick Nealis on July 21, 20253 adults
Fished a PM trip followed by one the next morning. The bite was tough due to extreme weather conditions days before but Captain Greg got us on fish and worked endlessly to keep us on them. His first mate Cathy handled lines and swapped out tackle with speed and great effort, timing and skill. Her instincts paid off leaving us with a full box of quality fish each trip. I have been on fifty or more Lake Michigan charters over the years and have never seen a crew like Captain Greg and First Mate Cathy work so smoothly together to fill our expectations and provide so much fun. Highly recommend them to everyone.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
1

FAQs about Hold'em Sportfishing LLC

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1984
Boat manufacturer
Carver
Boat type
Convertible

Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
2 x 260HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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