Captain
Nate Radke

Member since July 2025 Milwaukee, United States
Background
With over 40 years of family fishing experience on Lake Michigan, our legacy runs deep in these waters. Fishing isn't just a pastime—it's a way of life passed down through generations. We've spent decades mastering the art of chasing salmon and trout, and that dedication has led to over 10 tournament victories in Salmon-A-Rama, one of the Midwest’s premier fishing competitions. From early morning lines to hard-fought weigh-ins, every trip is fueled by passion, tradition, and a commitment to excellence on the water.
Techniques
Whether we're trolling the big boards or dropping jigs into a feeding frenzy, it’s all about the thrill of the chase. Trolling is like setting a spread at the all-you-can-eat buffet—covering water and tempting kings, cohos, and steelhead with a smorgasbord of baits. Jigging, on the other hand, is hands-on and high-adrenaline—feeling every thump, every strike, and going toe-to-fin with fish in real time. Two styles, one goal: hook into Lake Michigan giants and make some memories while we’re at it!

Hey, I'm Captain Nate Radke

Milwaukee, United States
Background
With over 40 years of family fishing experience on Lake Michigan, our legacy runs deep in these waters. Fishing isn't just a pastime—it's a way of life passed down through generations. We've spent decades mastering the art of chasing salmon and trout, and that dedication has led to over 10 tournament victories in Salmon-A-Rama, one of the Midwest’s premier fishing competitions. From early morning lines to hard-fought weigh-ins, every trip is fueled by passion, tradition, and a commitment to excellence on the water.
Techniques
Whether we're trolling the big boards or dropping jigs into a feeding frenzy, it’s all about the thrill of the chase. Trolling is like setting a spread at the all-you-can-eat buffet—covering water and tempting kings, cohos, and steelhead with a smorgasbord of baits. Jigging, on the other hand, is hands-on and high-adrenaline—feeling every thump, every strike, and going toe-to-fin with fish in real time. Two styles, one goal: hook into Lake Michigan giants and make some memories while we’re at it!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(41 reviews)
Milwaukee
Trips from US $175

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (101)
Ice fishing with Captain Nate
Ice fishing with Captain Nate
Ice fishing with Captain Nate
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Darin E.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best salmon fishing I ever had!!!!

Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (AM) on July 8, 2025
I brought my son-in-law out fishing before he was being deployed and we decided to go out on a charter with Nate. The experience...
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Pashoua Y.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Iโ€™ve had the pleasure of going out on open water and ice fishing with Nate and both were the best fishing experiences Iโ€™ve...
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Morgan S.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning Salmon Fishing with Nate

Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (AM) on June 7, 2025
Nate is incredibly knowledgeable about all things fishing! I went into the trip with no fishing experience and he made this...
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Zubin E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Blessed to fish with captain Nate!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (AM) on September 15, 2025
Wow what an epic trip! Captain Nate knows his waters and what technique is appropriate for catching fish! I can tell you we...
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Joseph S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Couldn't of asked for any better

VERIFIED   Special 5 hour trip for Joseph Spakow on November 26, 2025
great knowledge friendly guide. caught our limit and more! definitely will be back! had some real bad weather on the day we...
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