Hold'em Sportfishing LLC 

5.0/5 (130 reviews)
 1750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

Hold'em Sportfishing LLC 

Milwaukee, WI, United States
32 ft
6
5.0/5 (130 reviews)

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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.

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.

Greg Windau
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Trip availability and prices

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Create Your Own Custom Trip!
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
1 hour trip starts at 12:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 4
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
4 for 4 Captain's Sunset Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 19 - Aug 31
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Spring Morning Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 18
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Spring Mid-Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 18
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Morning Trip - RECOMMENDED
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 4
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Spring Mid-Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 18
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Summer Evening Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 19 - Aug 31
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Summer Trip (8 hours)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 19 - Aug 31
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Fall Trip (8 hours)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Oct 4
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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5.0
130 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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What anglers say

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Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
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Caught fish

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Bradley Smith
Bradley Smith
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great time!
6 Hour Morning Trip - RECOMMENDED on August 3, 20263 adults

Captain Greg and First Mate Kathy made our trip from Iowa well worth it! Not only did we catch plenty of fish, but we (my son and I) were made to feel like we mattered to them. They are wonderful people who genuinely want their "customers" to enjoy the adventure on their boat. They went over safety issues before leaving and explained the different methods of fishing we were doing. They also filleted our catch in a manner as to fit neatly in our cooler. I highly recommend these two expert "fisher-people". You can't go wrong with these two at the helm!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Jacob Lindholm
Jacob Lindholm
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Family Charter – We'll Definitely Be Back!
5 Hour Spring Morning Trip on June 28, 20265 adults

We had an awesome day on the water with Captain Greg and his first mate, Shane. From the time we got on the boat until we headed back to the marina, they made sure everyone in our family had a great time. They were especially good with our three teenagers, answered all of our questions, and took the time to explain what they were doing throughout the trip. The boat was very comfortable, the weather was perfect, and Greg was just a great guy to spend the morning with. He was easy to talk to, shared a lot of knowledge, and you could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. Shane was just as friendly and worked hard all morning to keep us on fish and make sure everyone was having fun. The fishing was excellent. We caught several steelhead, including a 30-inch, 10.5-pound fish that Greg said was only a couple pounds away from being tournament caliber. With the weather being so nice and a little extra time available, Greg took us to one more fishing spot before heading back to the marina. We really appreciated him making the most of the great conditions. If you're looking for a charter with great people who genuinely care about giving you a memorable experience, we highly recommend Captain Greg and Shane. We had an amazing day and are already looking forward to fishing with them again the next time we're in Milwaukee.

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
John HOOVER
John HOOVER
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
6 Hour Spring Mid-Day Trip on June 5, 20264 adults

First off, Greg and Cathy were first rate. Great personalities, great conversation, and very knowledgeable and experienced. We were booked the day prior and thunderstorms and rain were predicted all day and they communicated with us and were able to offer us the next day which we took. It was a sunny, beautiful, flat water day- simply gorgeous. We opted for the afternoon trip fully knowing that the early morning bite is usually better, but we did well enough with eight boated and several hookups that we lost. Had 3 on at the same time once. Highly recommend these guys!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Steve Zeller
Steve Zeller
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Full Day Summer Trip (8 hours) on June 21, 20265 adults

Captain Greg and First Mate Kathy did an awsome job! Both of them were experienced and knowledgeable, not only where to put us on fish but also the history of fishing in Lake Michigan. They worked hard from beginning to end to give us the best experience possible. We ended up with 3 King Salmon, 3 Rainbow Trout, and 6 Coho Salmon. I’ve done a number of charters around the country and this was the best experience overall. I will definitely use the again when we travel back to the area. Thanks for a great experience Captain Greg and Kathy.

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Mandy Gustavus
Mandy Gustavus
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip!
6 Hour Summer Evening Trip on July 4, 20266 adults

We were a mix of first time and veteran charter fishers and we all had a great time. The conditions weren’t great and it was a slow start but Captain Greg tried his best to get us fish and we ended up with 1 rainbow trout, 2 brown trout, & 5 salmon. We appreciated that there is a network of other charter Captains that he was able call for hot spots when things were slow, it’s great to see his motivation is to get fish on board and keeping the sport friendly. He’s an invaluable asset to Milwaukee fishing!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon

FAQs about Hold'em Sportfishing LLC

Hold'em Sportfishing LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 for 4 Captain's Sunset Special (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Create Your Own Custom Trip! (1 hour)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Spring Mid-Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Spring Morning Trip (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Morning Trip - RECOMMENDED (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Spring Mid-Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Summer Evening Trip (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Fall Trip (8 hours) (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Summer Trip (8 hours) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Hold'em Sportfishing LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers Multiple Planer Boards in lieu of Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Hold'em Sportfishing LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (20% Gratuity is Customary)
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Hold'em Sportfishing LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Hold'em Sportfishing LLC include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Your captain

Greg Windau
Greg Windau
Greg Windau

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Greg is experienced in navigating the waters of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew has you covered if you wish to try trolling, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Greg is experienced in navigating the waters of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew has you covered if you wish to try trolling, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Multiple Planer Boards in lieu of Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
20% Gratuity is Customary

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Milwaukee right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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