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!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(37 reviews)
Angler's choice
Milwaukee
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
95%
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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
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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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Jake M.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day evening trip with Captain Nate.

Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (PM) on September 22, 2025
Caught four large king salmon. The largest was over 20 pounds. Most in the 15 pound range. Lost another five or six. Caught...
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Eric R.
St. Charles, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Frozen Fishin Frontier #Tip Up Territory

Brown Trout/Steelhead (Ice Fishing) on March 1, 2025
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Absolutely Incredible Ice Fishing Trip! Captain Nate delivered an unforgettable day out...
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Tony Y.
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Salmon Slammin!!!

Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (AM) on August 2, 2025
I recently decided to try out trolling for salmon and man it was a blast. The guide Nate was an awesome guy! Nate was very...
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Francisco C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Slow day, still a good day.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (PM) on August 30, 2025
Capt. Nate was very knowledgeable. He gave us a heads up for a slow day of fishing and a chance to reschedule. We were...
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