Hold'em Sportfishing LLC
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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (128)
+125Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 11, 2025
8 hour Trip – Whole Day (AM)
2025 fishing trip
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 !
Our experience with Kings Full, captain Greg and his 1st Mate were outstanding, we did and 8 hour fishing trip which them which...
Jul 21, 2025
Special 6 hour trip for Patrick Nealis
Fun, Fun, Fun!
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.
Fished a PM trip followed by one the next morning. The bite was tough due to extreme weather conditions days before but Captain...
Jun 20, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Afternoon (PM)
Great Trip!
Our group of five friends booked a 6-hour trip targeting a variety of salmon and trout. Captain Greg did a great job of locating fish and putting us in the best position to get bites. The first mate, Cathy, was awesome in helping set various methods of trolling lines and helping us get fish in the boat. The Captain and Cathy were very knowledgeable about fishing on Lake Michigan, and it was great talking with them—we learned a lot throughout the trip. Between catching fish, we had great conversation and a lot of laughs. They were both incredibly friendly, which made the whole experience even better. The boat was also very comfortable and accommodating, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We ended the day with 10 fish, with one being over 10 lbs and the other over 15 lbs! This was a great experience, and we can’t thank Captain Greg and Cathy enough!
Our group of five friends booked a 6-hour trip targeting a variety of salmon and trout. Captain Greg did a great job of locating...
Jun 6, 2025
6 Hour Trip - Recommended (AM)
GREAT OUTING!!!!!
Brought 5 boys along. Greg got us on fish immediately. After everyone caught fish, he asked if we wanted to move elsewhere to try and catch some larger ones. We moved and had a few larger fish hit but we lost. All but 1 son caught 3 on the day. Cathy was great as well. We enjoyed talking with her while she took care of everything at the back of the boat. I know not all charters have the same success. However, due to their efforts and friendliness, we’d have considered it a great day even if we didn’t have success. Thanks again Greg & Cathy. You’re our crew when we do it again.
Brought 5 boys along. Greg got us on fish immediately. After everyone caught fish, he asked if we wanted to move elsewhere to...
Columbus, OH
May 26, 2025
6 Hour Trip - Recommended (AM)
Amazing trip!
My son and I had the best time on this trip! Captain Greg and his first mate Cathy gave us an experience I did not expect. The boat is very comfortable and accommodating. The Captain is extremely knowledgeable on fishing Lake Michigan and had us on fish for the majority of our trip. We had no problem catching our limit that day, including the fact that my son caught a tournament winning sized rainbow trout! Fist mate Cathy is very hard working and as sweet as anyone could be. They made us feel like we were family or life long friends. I can not thank them enough for the best charter experience anyone could ask for. I also can not wait to go back out on the water with them!!!
My son and I had the best time on this trip! Captain Greg and his first mate Cathy gave us an experience I did not expect. The...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (128)
+125Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
2025 fishing trip
8 hour Trip – Whole Day (AM) on August 11, 2025
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 !
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun, Fun, Fun!
Special 6 hour trip for Patrick Nealis on July 21, 2025
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.
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip!
6 Hour Trip – Afternoon (PM) on June 20, 2025
Our group of five friends booked a 6-hour trip targeting a variety of salmon and trout. Captain Greg did a great job of locating fish and putting us in the best position to get bites. The first mate, Cathy, was awesome in helping set various methods of trolling lines and helping us get fish in the boat. The Captain and Cathy were very knowledgeable about fishing on Lake Michigan, and it was great talking with them—we learned a lot throughout the trip. Between catching fish, we had great conversation and a lot of laughs. They were both incredibly friendly, which made the whole experience even better. The boat was also very comfortable and accommodating, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We ended the day with 10 fish, with one being over 10 lbs and the other over 15 lbs! This was a great experience, and we can’t thank Captain Greg and Cathy enough!
Our group of five friends booked a 6-hour trip targeting a variety of salmon and trout. Captain Greg did a great job of locating fish and putting us in the best position to get bites. The first mate, Cathy, was awesome in helping set various methods of trolling lines and helping us get fish in the boat. The Captain and Cathy were very knowledgeable about fishing on Lake Michigan, and it was great talking with them—we learned a lot throughout the trip. Between catching fish, we had great conversation...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
GREAT OUTING!!!!!
6 Hour Trip - Recommended (AM) on June 6, 2025
Brought 5 boys along. Greg got us on fish immediately. After everyone caught fish, he asked if we wanted to move elsewhere to try and catch some larger ones. We moved and had a few larger fish hit but we lost. All but 1 son caught 3 on the day. Cathy was great as well. We enjoyed talking with her while she took care of everything at the back of the boat. I know not all charters have the same success. However, due to their efforts and friendliness, we’d have considered it a great day even if we didn’t have success. Thanks again Greg & Cathy. You’re our crew when we do it again.
Brought 5 boys along. Greg got us on fish immediately. After everyone caught fish, he asked if we wanted to move elsewhere to try and catch some larger ones. We moved and had a few larger fish hit but we lost. All but 1 son caught 3 on the day. Cathy was great as well. We enjoyed talking with her while she took care of everything at the back of the boat. I know not all charters have the same success. However, due to their efforts and friendliness, we’d have considered it a great day even...
Columbus, OH
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing trip!
6 Hour Trip - Recommended (AM) on May 26, 2025
My son and I had the best time on this trip! Captain Greg and his first mate Cathy gave us an experience I did not expect. The boat is very comfortable and accommodating. The Captain is extremely knowledgeable on fishing Lake Michigan and had us on fish for the majority of our trip. We had no problem catching our limit that day, including the fact that my son caught a tournament winning sized rainbow trout! Fist mate Cathy is very hard working and as sweet as anyone could be. They made us feel like we were family or life long friends. I can not thank them enough for the best charter experience anyone could ask for. I also can not wait to go back out on the water with them!!!
My son and I had the best time on this trip! Captain Greg and his first mate Cathy gave us an experience I did not expect. The boat is very comfortable and accommodating. The Captain is extremely knowledgeable on fishing Lake Michigan and had us on fish for the majority of our trip. We had no problem catching our limit that day, including the fact that my son caught a tournament winning sized rainbow trout! Fist mate Cathy is very hard working and as sweet as anyone could be. They made us...
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