Knotty Girl Charter Fishing
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Knotty Girl Charter Fishing

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(81 reviews)
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Map of Ludington, MI, United States
800 South Washington Avenue sl…
Ludington, MI, United States
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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.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $999
    Spend the morning trolling for Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and more! Your Captain will provide your group with all of the fishing equipment you'll need for a successful trip. Be sure to bring a small personal cooler, or have a plan to bring your fresh fillets home!
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $999
    Spend the afternoon trolling for Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and more! Your Captain will provide your group with all of the fishing equipment you'll need for a successful trip. Be sure to bring a small personal cooler, or have a plan to bring your fresh fillets home!
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Excellent
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Our Grandson’s Birthday Wish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2024
Captain Steve and Brad were the best hosts to our venture on the big lake out of Ludington for our grandson’s 10th birthday...
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Karen P.
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Full Cooler, Mixed Bag

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2024
Captain Steve and Deck Hand Brad were fintastic. We were on fish within 20 minutes of leaving dock and the first was a big...
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Daniel S.
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5.0 / 5
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Now that was fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2024
This was the first time my family and I have experienced salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. And we picked the best charter you...
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Robert N.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Limited out!!!!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 13, 2024
We took our 3 grandchildren ages 10, 14 and 17. Only lost 3 fish. Had 4 on at once. Ended up with15 one gallon ziplock bags...
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Daniel S.
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Everyone had a great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 11, 2024
6 of us went fishing. Everyone caught fish. The Captain and First Mate were able to relate to everyone including the teenagers....
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FAQs about Knotty Girl Charter Fishing

Knotty Girl Charter Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $999 per group, additional US $99 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $999 per group, additional US $99 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Knotty Girl Charter Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private & Spacious
  • GPS Raymarine
  • Fishfinder Garmin Panoptics
  • Multimedia System Sirius XM
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Raymarine
Trips booked with Knotty Girl Charter Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Top of the line Shimano and Okuma products)
  • Lures (Spoons, flashers, flies, meat rigs and plugs.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Please bring a cooler for your catch )
  • First Mate (20% tip customary )
Knotty Girl Charter Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Offshore Fishing (Lake Michigan)
Knotty Girl Charter Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Downriggers, leadcore/copper, wire divers )
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Knotty Girl Charter Fishing include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Steven Lauer
Ludington, Michigan, United States
1 Fishing Report
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81 Customer reviews
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Member since July 2021
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Captain Steve Lauer welcomes you aboard the "KNOTTY GIRL III" fishing from the port of Ludington, Michigan. Ludington is considered one of Michigan's "top" ports for trophy catches of salmon and trout. Captain Steve Lauer has been successfully sport fishing Lake Michigan for over 20 years. You'll fish from a comfortable 4300 Tiara Open with a wide beam (15-2”). All tackle is included, our boat is air-conditioned, has an auto-pilot, 2 marine radios, fish finder, GPS, electric downriggers w/water temp, and twin 550 H.P. Detroit Diesel engines to quickly put you over the best fishing spots. A well appointed and beamy cockpit makes for comfort and practical fishing on the Big Lake.
Our Team
Brad K.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
1993
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 550HP
Max cruising speed
33 knots

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Offshore Fishing
Lake Michigan

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Downriggers, leadcore/copper, wire divers
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Private & Spacious
GPS
Raymarine
Fishfinder
Garmin Panoptics
Multimedia System
Sirius XM
Ice Box
Radar
Raymarine

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Top of the line Shimano and Okuma products
Lures
Spoons, flashers, flies, meat rigs and plugs.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Please bring a cooler for your catch
First Mate
20% tip customary

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome and encouraged.
You Keep Catch
Bring a cooler for your catch after cleaning!
Disabled Accessible
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Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
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Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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