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David Protzmann
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David Protzmann

Port Washington, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
Capt. David Protzmann is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Keep your eyes peeled for Coho Salmon, Brown Trout and Chinook Salmon as you try your hand at trolling, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Charter

Fishin Da Net

Fishin Da Net

Port Washington
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $475

Rating

4.9
31 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (31)

Showing 1 – 5 of 31 reviews
  • Andy Metten
    Andy Metten
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip, great fishing

    4 Hour Trip Weekday - 3:00 PM • 4 adults • 2 children

    Our family booked with Captain Dave after looking at many charters from Port Washington to Sheybogan. Captain Dave and First Mate Glen were great hosts and made our family feel welcomed. We had a 5&9 year old on born and Glen was excellent at keeping the kids engaged. Dave worked the whole trip to ensure lines had all the different lures needed for a good trip. Dave kept the lines in the water all the way to the end with 3 of our fish coming on the way back into the harbor. We ended up with 8 nice fish and we all had a great time. Would absolutely book with Dave again!

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review, Andy. It was our pleasure to have you and your family on board for a fun fishing adventure. We would love to have you back for another trip in the future!

  • Regina Conway
    Regina Conway
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another great day of fishing with Captain Dave!

    5 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    This was our second outing with Captain Dave. Our trip was originally planned for Monday, but small craft advisory prevented us going out. Dave reached out early Sunday evening to let us know and he so kindly rescheduled us to Wednesday morning. The trip was so educational, exciting for our 14 yr old grandson and friend not to mention Gma/Gpa. We can't wait to go again! Thanks Dave and Todd!!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thanks again for the review, Regina. Day 2 was another great day indeed. Todd, Glenn, and I sure enjoyed having you all aboard for the two day trip. I hope to have you back in the future! Thanks for booking!

  • Elizabeth Ward
    Elizabeth Ward
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Wonderful trip!

    4 Hour Trip Weekday - 3:00 PM • 3 adults

    We did not have any luck for the first couple of hours. Then a couple of fish. The fish started biting towards the end of our time, and they took the time to let us reel in all the bites despite the hour. They even helped us figure out a plan for the fish since we were from out of town and staying at a hotel. Great trip and great service! Highly recommend!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review and for booking the trip. Patience pays off when fishing. We enjoyed having you and crew on board with us. Happy Birthday to your son Alex once again! Surely a memorable birthday on the water catching salmon and trout for him.

  • Brian Borchert
    Brian Borchert
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great half day charter!

    5 Hour Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Dave and First Mate Brad were fantastic hosts for our half day charter. They had a great boat setup, clearly communicated what they needed from us to reel in big fish, and answered a lot of questions from my 10yo son. Overall, experience was one I would highly recommend and we walked away with 12 salmon and one nice brown trout neatly filleted for quite a bounty.

    Reported catch:
    Brown Trout
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review and for booking the trip, Brian. We enjoyed having your crew fishing with us. I hope to have you back again!

  • Perry Robinson
    Perry Robinson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent service

    5 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Captain Dave and mate Todd are a terific team! They’re personable, engaging and knowledgeable about their craft. We’re repeat customers and each time we’ve gone out with them we’ve had great outcomes - today we were one fish shy of limit! Highly recommend if you’re heading out from Port Washington, WI to do some salmon fishing on the “Big Lake.”

    Response from Captain

    Thank you, Perry! Todd and I enjoy fishing with you and is our pleasure to have you on board with us. We appreciate the excellent company. Thanks again for the repeat booking. Smooth sailing till next time!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Another great fishing trip with Dave and Jeff!!
    Trevor S.
    Trevor S.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Great half day charter!
    Brian B.
    Brian B.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Fishing with Grandkids
    Craig M.
    Craig M.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    FIRST RATE OUTFIT
    Bryan B.
    Bryan B.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Book this charter above all the rest
    Maurice R.
    Maurice R.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Fantastic trip, great fishing
    Andy M.
    Andy M.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Another great day of fishing with Captain Dave!
    Regina C.
    Regina C.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Great trip!!
    Regina C.
    Regina C.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Fishing with David
    Rosalyn S.
    Rosalyn S.
  • Fishin Da Net
    Fishin Da NetPort Washington, WI
    Quick trip
    Jan P.
    Jan P.

What's biting with Fishin Da Net in Port Washington

Troll for large, spawning Lake Trout on Lake Michigan's reefs. Brown Trout are biting in shallow waters. Catches of non-spawning Chinook Salmon and Steelhead are common in October, too!

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Great Trip with Happy Crew

Aug 16, 2026 • Port Washington
Fun times and good fishing. Thanks, Brian for booking the trip! Had a great time with your crew. Hope to have you back again!
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Young angler proudly holding a freshly caught salmon on a boat during a fishing trip.

Finding Fish Morning After Storms

Jun 12, 2026 • Port Washington
Cole booked a morning trip aboard Fishin Da Net with his friend Andrew, each with their respective child, Huck and Aubrey. My favorite trips are with children old enough to remember their first experience on Lake Michigan. The air and water was chilly early on. The sunshine warmed everyone up nicely as the morning progressed. Yesterday's storms scattered the fish so we had to work to find them. We did manage to land 6 nice coho salmon, 1 average size king salmon, and 1 small king salmon for the group to enjoy. Everyone, including the first mate Kim and captain yours truly, had a wonderful time on the water enjoying the company along with the sun. The kiddos even got a little nap in too! Thanks Cole for booking the trip!
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Two anglers proudly display their catch of multiple fish on the dock, with a fishing charter boat in the background.

Fast and Furious Coho Salmon

May 20, 2026 • Port Washington
Jan booked a trip aboard Fishin Da Net for some May coho salmon action. The action was fast and furious indeed! Jan and Jim landed their limit of 9 coho salmon and 1 king salmon in just under an hour of fishing time. The company was great and so was the fishing! Thanks, Jan for booking the trip.
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Salmon Fishing Tutorial Live

Aug 6, 2025 • Port Washington
Yesterday morning, Gary booked a charter trip aboard Fishin Da Net wanting to learn more about how we fish for salmon on Lake Michigan here in Port Washington. He recently moved to the area from Washington state. He has lots of experience fishing salmon in the Pacific northwest but realized our fishing techniques here for salmon are quite different. Thus, he booked a charter to learn about the quirks we have here in Wisconsin. First mate Todd and I explained everything we did and the rationale behind our choices to coax the salmon to bite our lures. Gary said he enjoyed the trip and learned much while reeling in his limit of 4 king salmon and 1 coho salmon to Da Net! We also landed a bonus king salmon while reeling in lines at the end of the trip. Thanks, Gary, for booking the trip and good luck to you fishing here in Port Washington! I have some openings this weekend and next week. Here are my current openings for a charter trip through next weekend: Mornings: **hidden content** Afternoon/Evenings: **hidden content** Give me a holler to book your trip. We can do a tutorial session like Gary had or a traditional charter trip. You decide and let me know! Capt. Dave Protzmann **hidden content** **hidden content**
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A family poses proudly in front of a catch board displaying several Salmon at Washington Marina, showcasing their successful fishing trip.

Georgia Rain and Big Kings

Jul 30, 2025 • Port Washington
Yesterday morning, Mike and his wife and three children stopped for a day in Port Washington after traveling from Georgia to experience what Lake Michigan has to offer. They battled some rough yet fishable seas and heavy rain during the ride back to the harbor to step up toe to toe with big king salmon and coho salmon. We ended up bringing 4 king salmon and 2 coho salmon to Da Net. The three biggest fish were all in the 15-17 pound range which means big salmon filets to feed the family for quite some time. Thanks, Mike for booking the trip! The king salmon are around and putting up great fights! Give me a holler to book your trip. I have openings in the morning on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday next week as well as afternoons on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Capt. Dave Protzmann **hidden content** **hidden content**
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An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Rescheduling Rewards

Jun 14, 2025 • Port Washington
After a big northeast blow yesterday, new to Fishin Da Net customer Michael rescheduled his charter he originally booked for Friday. We were blessed with much calmer seas than yesterday, and he was rewarded with a limit catch of 3 king salmon and 2 coho salmon. Thank you Michael for rescheduling for today, and I hope to see you again! We found active fish in 80-120 feet of water. Spoons and flasher & fly both took fish.
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