Hold'em Sportfishing Customer Reviews

Name: Hold'em Sportfishing
Brand: Hold'em Sportfishing
Rating: 5 (20 reviews)

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Captain Greg and first mate Cathy consistently deliver exceptional Lake Michigan fishing experiences, with customers regularly catching limits of king salmon, coho, lake trout, and rainbow trout. Their expertise shines through challenging conditions - whether navigating debris from heavy rains or adapting to tough weather patterns. Greg's local knowledge helps locate fish across different areas of the lake, while Cathy's skilled line handling and tackle expertise keeps anglers productive all day. Multiple groups report catching 10-20 fish per trip, including impressive specimens over 15 pounds. Greg and Cathy create a welcoming atmosphere that makes every charter feel like fishing with friends. Families especially appreciate their patience with young children and thorough explanations for beginners, while the comfortable Kings Full boat features interior space, bathroom facilities, and top-notch safety equipment. Their genuine passion for fishing shows in every interaction, from detailed communication before trips to expert fish cleaning and packaging afterward. Customers consistently book return trips and bring new groups, praising the husband-wife team's professionalism and fun personalities.

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Katie B

September 12, 2025

Trip - Private 4-Hour Sunset Charter – Captain’s Favorite on September 12, 2025

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Max 6 guests

We had a family trip planned for the charter with quite a span of ages and experiences- the youngest being almost 3 years old. Greg and Kathy were absolutely amazing and their boat perfectly accommodated us including an interior area (especially for the little one), a bathroom, and an overall sense of safety and comfort. They made us feel at home right away on the boat- it quickly felt like we were just fishing with friends! Greg and Kathy were great with communication and answering all of our (many) questions. We had so much fun and caught some amazing fish which will never be forgotten. Overall, I can't imagine a better charter for our family and we would gladly be back on their boat anytime.

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Kevin C

September 1, 2025

Trip - Private 4-Hour Sunset Charter – Captain’s Favorite on September 1, 2025

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Max 6 guests

Our fishing charter trip was absolutely fantastic. Thank you to Captain Greg and his First Mate. They were very friendly, professional, and made everyone feel right at home on their fishing vessel. Communication was spot-on, keeping us completely informed throughout the entire experience. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time, sharing tips and stories that made the trip even more enjoyable. We caught 10 fish on our charter. Bringing in mostly king salmon (Chinook) and 1 Lake Trout. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a fun fishing adventure.

Coho salmon and bluefish caught in unknown location while fishing

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Enos S

August 11, 2025

Trip - Private Full-Day Lake Michigan Salmon Charter – Catch Guarantee on August 11, 2025

4:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 6 guests

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 !

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Patrick N

July 21, 2025

Trip - Private 6-Hour Afternoon Fishing Trip on July 21, 2025

2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Max 6 guests

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.

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Andrew K

June 20, 2025

Trip - Private 6-Hour Afternoon Fishing Trip on June 20, 2025

2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Max 6 guests

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!

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Kendra Kay R

June 9, 2025

Trip - on June 9, 2025

We did the evening charter and the water was perfect!! We will deffinatly be going with them again, they were fun, talkative, explanatory for the kids and us and just all around AMAZING!!!

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Stephanie M

June 1, 2025

Trip - on June 1, 2025

We had a mid-day trip and had a great time. The water was a little choppy at first, but as the day went on the winds died down and conditions got better...and we caught a bunch of fish!! Greg and Cathy are true professionals and know what they're doing...highly recommend

Group of 5 people fishing in an unknown location

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