Unwrapped Outdoors

5.0/5 (15 reviews)

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Gravel Lake Drive 93310, Lawton, MI 49065, United States–

Unwrapped Outdoors

5.0/5 (15 reviews)

Gravel Lake Drive 93310

Lawton, MI, United States

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Spend the day with Unwrapped Outdoors and discover what fishing in Southwest Michigan is all about! Captain Derek focuses on a quality experience for all anglers and creates a time on the water that everyone can enjoy.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Crappie, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bowfin, and anything else that bites. While Derek specializes in fly fishing, he is an expert with spinning, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. All necessary gear is included.

You can keep the fish you catch within size and bag limits. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home to eat. You can't go wrong when you bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. All river fishing is catch-and-release only.

Capt. Derek welcomes you aboard a 16' Aluminum fishing with room for 3 passengers. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself. Trips with Unwrapped Outdoors are child-friendly. Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group.

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Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Ice box

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Ice box

Rating

5.0

15 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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Mandie Maddox

Indiana, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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New

Great fishing

Half Day Trip - Evening on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Derek created a fishing experience that was great and specific to my goals. Wonderful time.

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Response from Captain

May 24, 2026

It was my pleasure to have you both on my boat. I knew we would have a chance at your goals, and I am glad we met them!

John Ortlund

Illinois, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Fantastic Trip

Half Day Trip - Evening on August 10, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Derek was awesome. Professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a very fun guide. His boat and equipment were very clean and worked great. Captain Derek was easy to communicate with before the trip. I would highly recommend Unwrapped Charters. We will definitely be booking more trips with Captain Derek in the future.

Response from Captain

August 11, 2025

John,

Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate the time spent on the boat with you three. Looking forward to the next trip!

Derek

Julie Alexander

Michigan, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Wonderful experience!

Half Day Trip - Morning on July 31, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child

We took this trip to celebrate my son's 7th birthday. Derek truly enhanced our experience. Regardless of our skill level, he was eager to assist with everything we required and helped us catch fish... and we caught LOTS. It was an amazing adventure with a fantastic guide, and we will certainly return.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

August 1, 2025

Julie, thank you so much for the kind words. All of the things you mention are things I strive for. I hope the rest of his birthday was awesome. Looking forward to the next trip! 

Kenneth Post

Repeat angler

Michigan, US

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Member since 2019

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

Fishing with Derek

Half Day Trip - Evening on June 30, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Dereck pleasured my son and i with some outstanding fishing. Gills , crappie, perch reelin em one after another.  Why spend 600 or more to fish the big lake?. Catchin fish with Unwrapped for 1/2 the price🤑 suits me

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Response from Captain

July 1, 2025

Thank you for the kind words Ken and again, thank you for your service to our Country. I’ll always work hard to get people on fish. I’m very glad it worked out for you and Eric. I’ll be ready again for next time!

Jeremy Henson

Repeat angler

Illinois, US

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Member since 2023

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3 trips

5.0

Verified

Amazing Charter Service!

Half Day Trip - Morning on August 9, 2024 • 3 adults

Captain Derek, was the best! My family and I go on fishing charters everywhere we go on vacation. Most of those charters are trolling for fish, sitting and waiting while hoping no one gets motion sick. This was the fishing I was looking for on vacation. Going out on a boat with  the family and enjoying a morning of fishing together, it was exactly what we needed. Casting, Jigging, and Catching, this charter was fantastic. If you are looking for a great time to relax and have some laughs with the family, this is the way to go. Captain Derek was great. He has so much information when it comes to fishing. We all have fished for most of our lives, but Derek was a great teacher. Methods of fishing, staying in the strike zone longer, and overall conservational awareness; were just some of the topics we covered. Whether you are a novice or experienced angler, he is the guide you want. Derek was professional and family-friendly. His hospitality is second to none. He kept us on the fish and kept conversation going the whole time. There was never a dull moment.  We will be back to go out with Derek again.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

August 10, 2024

Thanks for the thorough and kind review Jeremy! Clients help make the trip with their attitudes and your group was wonderful. Thanks for being such a fun group to have on the boat. It brings me joy to see others enjoy what I love, which means I have a great morning on my end! It would be my pleasure to have you out again anytime you want!

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June 2026

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Half Day Trip - Morning

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

Warmwater Fly Fishing - River

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

Half Day Trip - Evening

4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

Warmwater Fly Fishing - River

4 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

Full Day Trip - Morning

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

Full Day Trip - Afternoon/Evening

8 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0

15 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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All reviews (15)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 15 reviews

Mandie Maddox

Indiana, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Great fishing

Half Day Trip - Evening on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Derek created a fishing experience that was great and specific to my goals. Wonderful time.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

May 24, 2026

It was my pleasure to have you both on my boat. I knew we would have a chance at your goals, and I am glad we met them!

John Ortlund

Illinois, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Fantastic Trip

Half Day Trip - Evening on August 10, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Derek was awesome. Professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a very fun guide. His boat and equipment were very clean and worked great. Captain Derek was easy to communicate with before the trip. I would highly recommend Unwrapped Charters. We will definitely be booking more trips with Captain Derek in the future.

Response from Captain

August 11, 2025

John,

Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate the time spent on the boat with you three. Looking forward to the next trip!

Derek

Julie Alexander

Michigan, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Wonderful experience!

Half Day Trip - Morning on July 31, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child

We took this trip to celebrate my son's 7th birthday. Derek truly enhanced our experience. Regardless of our skill level, he was eager to assist with everything we required and helped us catch fish... and we caught LOTS. It was an amazing adventure with a fantastic guide, and we will certainly return.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

August 1, 2025

Julie, thank you so much for the kind words. All of the things you mention are things I strive for. I hope the rest of his birthday was awesome. Looking forward to the next trip! 

Kenneth Post

Repeat angler

Michigan, US

Member since 2019

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Fishing with Derek

Half Day Trip - Evening on June 30, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Dereck pleasured my son and i with some outstanding fishing. Gills , crappie, perch reelin em one after another.  Why spend 600 or more to fish the big lake?. Catchin fish with Unwrapped for 1/2 the price🤑 suits me

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 1, 2025

Thank you for the kind words Ken and again, thank you for your service to our Country. I’ll always work hard to get people on fish. I’m very glad it worked out for you and Eric. I’ll be ready again for next time!

Jeremy Henson

Repeat angler

Illinois, US

Member since 2023

3 trips

5.0

Verified

Amazing Charter Service!

Half Day Trip - Morning on August 9, 2024 • 3 adults

Captain Derek, was the best! My family and I go on fishing charters everywhere we go on vacation. Most of those charters are trolling for fish, sitting and waiting while hoping no one gets motion sick. This was the fishing I was looking for on vacation. Going out on a boat with  the family and enjoying a morning of fishing together, it was exactly what we needed. Casting, Jigging, and Catching, this charter was fantastic. If you are looking for a great time to relax and have some laughs with the family, this is the way to go. Captain Derek was great. He has so much information when it comes to fishing. We all have fished for most of our lives, but Derek was a great teacher. Methods of fishing, staying in the strike zone longer, and overall conservational awareness; were just some of the topics we covered. Whether you are a novice or experienced angler, he is the guide you want. Derek was professional and family-friendly. His hospitality is second to none. He kept us on the fish and kept conversation going the whole time. There was never a dull moment.  We will be back to go out with Derek again.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

August 10, 2024

Thanks for the thorough and kind review Jeremy! Clients help make the trip with their attitudes and your group was wonderful. Thanks for being such a fun group to have on the boat. It brings me joy to see others enjoy what I love, which means I have a great morning on my end! It would be my pleasure to have you out again anytime you want!

FAQs about Unwrapped Outdoors

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Skiffs and flats boats

Capacity

3 persons

Boat length

16 ft

Year built

1994

Boat manufacturer

Sylvan

Boat type

Aluminum fishing

Engine model

Mercury

1 x 50HP

Max cruising speed

25 knots

Unwrapped Outdoors

Rating

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All reviews (15)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (29)

All reviews (15)

FAQs about Unwrapped Outdoors

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