Slipknot Charters 

4.9/5 (67 reviews)
 308 river hokenson camera shop, Manistee, MI, United States

Slipknot Charters 

4.9/5 (67 reviews)
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308 river hokenson camera shop
Manistee, MI, United States
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Head out on a fishing adventure in Manistee, Michigan with “Slipknot Charters!” These waters have some of the best catch rates for King (Chinook) Salmon in the US, and Captain Lenny Vaughan leads you to the best spots!

Hop aboard his 31’ Tiara express cruiser, ideal for up to 6 guests. She’s equipped with top-notch navigational equipment including GPS and Fish Finder to keep you on top of your targets, as well as downriggers and a live well to reel them in with ease. On top of that, she also features an onboard toilet for your comfort.

It’s all about trolling for your limits with Capt. Lenny. Depending on the time of year, you’re looking to reel in plenty of the most sought-after freshwater fish, including Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, and Lake Trout.

Capt. Lenny brings along everything you need for a successful trip, including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. At the end of the day, he’ll clean and fillet your delicious catch to take home for dinner. Just be sure you bring along a cooler for easy transport.

Feel free to bring along any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy and, most importantly, don’t forget to pick up a fishing license beforehand. Capt. Lenny takes pride in the fact that 90% of his customers come back for another adventure. Head out with Slipknot Charters and see why!

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Rating

4.9
67 reviews
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58
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5.0
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (43)

Big fish, even in tough conditions
Big fish, even in tough conditions
Big fish, even in tough conditions
Best Charter Ever
Best Charter Ever
Best Charter Ever
+37

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (67)

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Bryan Op't Holt
Bryan Op't Holt
5.0
Verified
Big fish, even in tough conditions
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 2, 20252 adults1 child
Cold water? Wind? No problem! Capt Lenny worked hard to put us on the fish and we brought them in!
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Brenda Dufresne
Brenda Dufresne
5.0
Verified
Best Charter Ever
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 4, 20242 adults
Morning trip out of Manistee with Captain Lenny right after Labor Day 2024 produced plenty of action with 9 out of 10 fish being around 20# !! Cap Lenny is the most skilled charter captain we have ever fished with and a lot of fun to boot - when he is not working his butt off. Highly recommend booking on Slip Knot!
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Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
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John Gautz
John Gautz
Stronach, MI
5.0
Verified
evening trip with Captain Lenny
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 1, 20223 adults
My daughter and son-in-law planned a trip from Maryland to visit me here. They are both fishing enthusiasts and they wanted to fish on Lake Michigan. I asked around for a good and reliable charter. Captain Lenny, I was told, knew where to find fish. This turned out to be absolutely true. He accurately predicted when and where we would catch salmon. We caught a whole large cooler full of King Salmon. We were all delighted! It was a perfect outing! We are planning to do this again next year.
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Dylan Dixson
Dylan Dixson
Independence Charter Town, MI
5.0
Verified
Full day trip
Full Day Trip on September 12, 20224 adults
We went out for a full day trip with Captain Lenny and ended up filling up the cooler before noon. Had a great time and a great experience. I highly recommend Slipknot Charters (Captain Lenny) to everyone looking to catch some awesome kings.
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Lisa Lazarus
Lisa Lazarus
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Lenny
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 3, 20232 adults
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.9
67 reviews
5
58
4
3
3
1
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (43)

Big fish, even in tough conditions
Big fish, even in tough conditions
Big fish, even in tough conditions
Best Charter Ever
Best Charter Ever
Best Charter Ever
+37

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (67)

Filter
Showing 15 of 68 reviews
Bryan Op't Holt
Bryan Op't Holt
5.0
Verified
Big fish, even in tough conditions
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 2, 20252 adults1 child
Cold water? Wind? No problem! Capt Lenny worked hard to put us on the fish and we brought them in!
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Brenda Dufresne
Brenda Dufresne
5.0
Verified
Best Charter Ever
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 4, 20242 adults
Morning trip out of Manistee with Captain Lenny right after Labor Day 2024 produced plenty of action with 9 out of 10 fish being around 20# !! Cap Lenny is the most skilled charter captain we have ever fished with and a lot of fun to boot - when he is not working his butt off. Highly recommend booking on Slip Knot!
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Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
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John Gautz
John Gautz
Stronach, MI
5.0
Verified
evening trip with Captain Lenny
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 1, 20223 adults
My daughter and son-in-law planned a trip from Maryland to visit me here. They are both fishing enthusiasts and they wanted to fish on Lake Michigan. I asked around for a good and reliable charter. Captain Lenny, I was told, knew where to find fish. This turned out to be absolutely true. He accurately predicted when and where we would catch salmon. We caught a whole large cooler full of King Salmon. We were all delighted! It was a perfect outing! We are planning to do this again next year.
0
Dylan Dixson
Dylan Dixson
Independence Charter Town, MI
5.0
Verified
Full day trip
Full Day Trip on September 12, 20224 adults
We went out for a full day trip with Captain Lenny and ended up filling up the cooler before noon. Had a great time and a great experience. I highly recommend Slipknot Charters (Captain Lenny) to everyone looking to catch some awesome kings.
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0
Lisa Lazarus
Lisa Lazarus
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Lenny
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 3, 20232 adults
0

FAQs about Slipknot Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Tiara Open
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
454 Crusader
Powered by
2 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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