Knotty Girl Charter Fishing
Knotty Girl Charter Fishing
Knotty Girl Charter Fishing is located in the Historic Maritime Port of Ludington. From May through October, we fish for salmon and trout species on Lake Michigan. We offer 6 hour morning and afternoon charters, accommodating up to 6 people max. All trips include the use of rods, reels, tackle, lures, as well as your catch properly filleted and bagged for you to take home. We ask you to provide your own food/snacks, beverages, sweatshirt/jacket, valid Michigan fishing license, and a cooler for your catch after cleaning.
The boat, “Knotty Girl III” is a 1993 Tiara 4300 Open. She’s something special and is completely outfitted for what we do. This vessel is powered by a pair of 550 H.P. turbocharged Detroit Diesels and features the latest Raymarine electronics as well as all safety equipment. Knotty Girl III boasts a spacious bathroom and has plenty of cabin room for personal belongings.
Operating with a first mate, we possess a wealth of knowledge. Onboard this vessel the professionalism will not go unnoticed.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (154)
+151Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
99%
Jul 26, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Awesome crew and boat, fun trip!
Had a great trip with Captain Steve and first mate Brad this past Saturday. They were awesome and worked very hard to get us on fish and try whatever it took to catch some salmon. The boat was incredibly clean and in great shape and you can tell they take pride in their work and their equipment and boat. The weather was good however the previous day it had stormed and so the fish were turned off and not biting very well but Captain Steve and Brad worked very hard and did get us on some fish and we were able to take home some nice fillets including King and Coho and steelhead. Obviously we always hope to catch more but considering all the circumstances, could not have went any better. Highly recommend the Knotty Girl and Captain Steve and Brad for your fishing trip in Ludington.
Had a great trip with Captain Steve and first mate Brad this past Saturday. They were awesome and worked very hard to get us on...
Aug 22, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Good times
While the fish didn't cooperate, captain Steve and mate Bob, put up a valiant effort to find them. Lots of lure changes and water coverage. Grand kids experienced the thrill of bringing in a beast. While catching fish was part of it, time spent with family, good people, on the water on a beautiful day was the experience we looked for. We got that from "Knotty Girl "
While the fish didn't cooperate, captain Steve and mate Bob, put up a valiant effort to find them. Lots of lure changes and water...
Aug 15, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Early bird always catches the salmon
This was my 2nd trip with Knotty Girl fishing charter. Captain Steve and his first mate Brad, are great guys, and absolutely amazing fishermen. 2 years in row and looking into booking again. Recommend booking the early trip if you can get up and moving, you wont be let down. The monsters always bite in the dark.
This was my 2nd trip with Knotty Girl fishing charter. Captain Steve and his first mate Brad, are great guys, and absolutely...
Aug 11, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
An amazing experience!
My wife was anxious about being on the big lake. My boys had never been salmon fishing before. And it had rained in the morning. The afternoon charter ended up being an absolute delight. Captain Steve and Brad treated my entire family extremely well and we will be definitely back next year!
My wife was anxious about being on the big lake. My boys had never been salmon fishing before. And it had rained in the morning....
May 31, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Amazing Crew
Knotty Girl III crew is amazing. The equipment and boat are top notch and Captain Steve and first mate Brad are very knowledgeable and great guys! We caught fish even though its was cold and windy! Still made for a good time! We will definitely book again next year!
Knotty Girl III crew is amazing. The equipment and boat are top notch and Captain Steve and first mate Brad are very knowledgeable...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (154)
+151Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
99%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome crew and boat, fun trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2025
Had a great trip with Captain Steve and first mate Brad this past Saturday. They were awesome and worked very hard to get us on fish and try whatever it took to catch some salmon. The boat was incredibly clean and in great shape and you can tell they take pride in their work and their equipment and boat. The weather was good however the previous day it had stormed and so the fish were turned off and not biting very well but Captain Steve and Brad worked very hard and did get us on some fish and we were able to take home some nice fillets including King and Coho and steelhead. Obviously we always hope to catch more but considering all the circumstances, could not have went any better. Highly recommend the Knotty Girl and Captain Steve and Brad for your fishing trip in Ludington.
Had a great trip with Captain Steve and first mate Brad this past Saturday. They were awesome and worked very hard to get us on fish and try whatever it took to catch some salmon. The boat was incredibly clean and in great shape and you can tell they take pride in their work and their equipment and boat. The weather was good however the previous day it had stormed and so the fish were turned off and not biting very well but Captain Steve and Brad worked very hard and did get us on some fish...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Good times
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 22, 2025
While the fish didn't cooperate, captain Steve and mate Bob, put up a valiant effort to find them. Lots of lure changes and water coverage. Grand kids experienced the thrill of bringing in a beast. While catching fish was part of it, time spent with family, good people, on the water on a beautiful day was the experience we looked for. We got that from "Knotty Girl "
While the fish didn't cooperate, captain Steve and mate Bob, put up a valiant effort to find them. Lots of lure changes and water coverage. Grand kids experienced the thrill of bringing in a beast. While catching fish was part of it, time spent with family, good people, on the water on a beautiful day was the experience we looked for. We got that from "Knotty Girl "
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Early bird always catches the salmon
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 2025
This was my 2nd trip with Knotty Girl fishing charter. Captain Steve and his first mate Brad, are great guys, and absolutely amazing fishermen. 2 years in row and looking into booking again. Recommend booking the early trip if you can get up and moving, you wont be let down. The monsters always bite in the dark.
This was my 2nd trip with Knotty Girl fishing charter. Captain Steve and his first mate Brad, are great guys, and absolutely amazing fishermen. 2 years in row and looking into booking again. Recommend booking the early trip if you can get up and moving, you wont be let down. The monsters always bite in the dark.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
An amazing experience!
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 11, 2025
My wife was anxious about being on the big lake. My boys had never been salmon fishing before. And it had rained in the morning. The afternoon charter ended up being an absolute delight. Captain Steve and Brad treated my entire family extremely well and we will be definitely back next year!
My wife was anxious about being on the big lake. My boys had never been salmon fishing before. And it had rained in the morning. The afternoon charter ended up being an absolute delight. Captain Steve and Brad treated my entire family extremely well and we will be definitely back next year!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing Crew
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2025
Knotty Girl III crew is amazing. The equipment and boat are top notch and Captain Steve and first mate Brad are very knowledgeable and great guys! We caught fish even though its was cold and windy! Still made for a good time! We will definitely book again next year!
Knotty Girl III crew is amazing. The equipment and boat are top notch and Captain Steve and first mate Brad are very knowledgeable and great guys! We caught fish even though its was cold and windy! Still made for a good time! We will definitely book again next year!
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