Unwrapped Outdoors

5.0/5 (16 reviews)

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

Unwrapped Outdoors

Lawton, MI, United States

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16 ft

5.0/5 (16 reviews)

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

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

16 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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Kurt Buhts

Kentucky, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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New

Fishing trip

Half Day Trip - Evening on June 10, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

My 5-year-old son and I booked a fishing trip with Derek, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Derek was fantastic with my son—patient, encouraging, and eager to teach him about fishing. Not only did my son learn a lot, but Derek also helped him catch plenty of fish, which made the trip even more exciting.

At one point, I mentioned that my son had seen fishermen using a cast net on TV to catch minnows for bait. Derek went out of his way to make that happen, giving my son the chance to try it himself. It was one of the highlights of the trip and something he’ll remember for a long time.

Derek was also very accommodating and flexible. He agreed to move our start time a couple of hours earlier to better fit our family’s schedule, which we greatly appreciated. He arrived on time, was professional throughout the trip, and clearly has a wealth of fishing knowledge.

I highly recommend Derek to anyone looking for a great fishing experience, especially families with young children. We had an amazing time and will definitely be booking another trip with him in the future.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

June 12, 2026

Kurt, 

Thank you for the kind words. It was a truly enjoyable trip on my end as well. Seeing a young person’s passion for the outdoors and angling specifically is why I do this. I would happily fish with you two again. I look forward to hearing more of your future fishing exploits the next time we share a boat.

Derek

Mandie Maddox

Indiana, US

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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

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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

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!

Trip availability and prices

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June 2026

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2 adults • 0 children

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Half Day Trip - Morning

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

Warmwater Fly Fishing - River

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

Half Day Trip - Evening

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

Warmwater Fly Fishing - River

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

US $280

Entire boat: 2 people

Full Day Trip - Morning

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

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

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

16 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (29)

All reviews (16)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 16 reviews

Kurt Buhts

Kentucky, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Fishing trip

Half Day Trip - Evening on June 10, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

My 5-year-old son and I booked a fishing trip with Derek, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Derek was fantastic with my son—patient, encouraging, and eager to teach him about fishing. Not only did my son learn a lot, but Derek also helped him catch plenty of fish, which made the trip even more exciting.

At one point, I mentioned that my son had seen fishermen using a cast net on TV to catch minnows for bait. Derek went out of his way to make that happen, giving my son the chance to try it himself. It was one of the highlights of the trip and something he’ll remember for a long time.

Derek was also very accommodating and flexible. He agreed to move our start time a couple of hours earlier to better fit our family’s schedule, which we greatly appreciated. He arrived on time, was professional throughout the trip, and clearly has a wealth of fishing knowledge.

I highly recommend Derek to anyone looking for a great fishing experience, especially families with young children. We had an amazing time and will definitely be booking another trip with him in the future.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

June 12, 2026

Kurt, 

Thank you for the kind words. It was a truly enjoyable trip on my end as well. Seeing a young person’s passion for the outdoors and angling specifically is why I do this. I would happily fish with you two again. I look forward to hearing more of your future fishing exploits the next time we share a boat.

Derek

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!

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

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (29)

All reviews (16)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (29)

All reviews (16)

FAQs about Unwrapped Outdoors

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