Captain
Derek Weurding

Member since July 2023 Lawton, United States
Background
At Unwrapped Outdoors, my focus is on delivering a top-notch fishing experience for all anglers. Regardless of your experience level, I tailor each trip to ensure that every moment on the water is enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, you'll find a welcoming and delightful atmosphere. Many of my clients have never fished before or rarely fished until they joined me, and it brings me immense joy to see them return for more adventures. Unwrapped Outdoors was born from a shared passion with friends who have become like family. They've transformed my boat into more than just a vessel; it feels like my dinner table, living room, and deck, where unforgettable moments unfold. I hope you join us soon! Tight lines!
Techniques
Fly fishing River fishing Jigging Casting

Hey, I'm Captain Derek Weurding

Lawton, United States
Background
At Unwrapped Outdoors, my focus is on delivering a top-notch fishing experience for all anglers. Regardless of your experience level, I tailor each trip to ensure that every moment on the water is enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, you'll find a welcoming and delightful atmosphere. Many of my clients have never fished before or rarely fished until they joined me, and it brings me immense joy to see them return for more adventures. Unwrapped Outdoors was born from a shared passion with friends who have become like family. They've transformed my boat into more than just a vessel; it feels like my dinner table, living room, and deck, where unforgettable moments unfold. I hope you join us soon! Tight lines!
Techniques
Fly fishing River fishing Jigging Casting
12
Reviews
40
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Unwrapped Outdoors

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Lawton
Trips from US $200

Fishing Reports

Pike and bass kind of morning
Pike and bass kind of morning
Jul 17, 2025 Lawton
It was hit and miss with the cold front but we made it work. Several nice ones today.
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Perched
Perched
Jul 15, 2025 Lawton
Find the fish and stay put is the name of the game. Perching has been as good as ever. Quality and quantity. Donโ€™t forget I clean them for you!
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Hungry fish
Hungry fish
Jul 14, 2025 Lawton
While the larger predator species are not feeding with wreckless abandon, they are hanging close to the bait and eating. Find bait, find what eats them. A solid bowfin capped the night!
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Inland perch time
Inland perch time
Jul 11, 2025 Lawton
While the Great Lakes present an awesome fishery, the inland perch fishing is a nice alternative. The fishing has been very consistent and the size of fish allows for some good eating if that is your goal!
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Water is warm and the fishing is hot
Water is warm and the fishing is hot
Jun 30, 2025 Lawton
Once we are on fish right now, it is near constant action. Whether its crappies, gills, sunfish, or perch the time is now! Two panfish limits and bonus perch.
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Almost Master Angler party
Almost Master Angler party
Jun 19, 2025 Lawton
Goodness we got into some big ones. We caught several bluegill knocking closely on the door of 10โ€, which in Michigan means Master Angler bluegill. A few solid green sunfish added to the fun. Mosly spawned out females and males. A few large females still had eggs and were promptly released. On lightweight fly and spinning equipment these things are a battle!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Derek
Great learning experience
Great learning experience
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jeremy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Charter Service!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Morning on August 9, 2024
Captain Derek, was the best! My family and I go on fishing charters everywhere we go on vacation. Most of those charters are...
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Kenneth P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Derek

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Evening on June 30, 2025
Captain Dereck pleasured my son and i with some outstanding fishing. Gills , crappie, perch reelin em one after another.ย ...
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Jaime O.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great learning experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Morning on October 27, 2024
My son and I went on a trip with Captain Derek. Everything I hoped for as far as working with my son, Captain Derek jumped...
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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Evening on September 15, 2024
The goal for the trip was for my son to catch a keeper Northern Pike and Derek delivered! He was super knowledgeable and courteous....
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Morning on August 16, 2024
We had a awesome time catching fish today! It was a relaxing day on the lake with lots of laughs and catching fish was amazing.
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