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Lenny Vaughan
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Lenny Vaughan

Manistee, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Lenny Vaughan is an avid angler with thousands of hours of experience on the water. He is passionate about fishing and putting his friends and guests on fish. Lenny is especially great with kids, sharing his knowledge with them and helping them land their first fish. He was featured in the 'Wilderness Journal Show' and has taken part in various tournaments.

Charters

Rating

4.9
100 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (100)

Showing 1 – 5 of 100 reviews
  • Jeremiah Brandon
    Jeremiah Brandon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome time with Capt. Lenny.

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults • 3 children

    Post spawn, cold and rainy, three boys (2 younger). Lenny has his work cut out for him. He prevailed tremendously. He worked hard to keep the four of us entertained as we spent long hours searching for fish that just weren’t there due to an early spawn. I highly recommend him for families. We will be going back this summer to try the big lake.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Brenda Dufresne
    Brenda Dufresne
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter Ever

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 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!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
  • Jacob Khodl
    Jacob Khodl
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2019

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on October 10, 2026
    The charter operator canceled 8 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Mark Davis
    Mark Davis
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great hardworking captain and great time

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults

    Worked hard to get our fish and made the trip comfortable in adverse weather conditions. Highly recommended

  • Bryan Op't Holt
    Bryan Op't Holt
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    10 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Big fish, even in tough conditions

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults • 1 child

    Cold water? Wind? No problem! Capt Lenny worked hard to put us on the fish and we brought them in!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Slipknot Charters
    Slipknot ChartersManistee, MI
    Big fish, even in tough conditions
    Bryan O.
    Bryan O.
  • Slipknot Steelhead Charters – River
    Slipknot Steelhead Charters – RiverManistee, MI
    Great trip
    Kevin P.
    Kevin P.
  • Slipknot Steelhead Charters – River
    Slipknot Steelhead Charters – RiverManistee, MI
    Prepared Captain.
    Jay G.
    Jay G.
  • Slipknot Steelhead Charters – River
    Slipknot Steelhead Charters – RiverManistee, MI
    Caught some giant kings
    James W.
    James W.
  • Slipknot Steelhead Charters – River
    Slipknot Steelhead Charters – RiverManistee, MI
    Fishing with Lenny
    James T.
    James T.
  • Slipknot Charters
    Slipknot ChartersManistee, MI
    Best Charter Ever
    Brenda D.
    Brenda D.
  • Slipknot Steelhead Charters – River
    Slipknot Steelhead Charters – RiverManistee, MI
    Awesome time with Capt. Lenny.
    Jeremiah B.
    Jeremiah B.
  • Slipknot Steelhead Charters – River
    Slipknot Steelhead Charters – RiverManistee, MI
    Tons of salmon
    Matt Q.
    Matt Q.
  • Slipknot Charters
    Slipknot ChartersManistee, MI
    Full day trip
    Dylan D.
    Dylan D.
  • Slipknot Steelhead Charters – River
    Slipknot Steelhead Charters – RiverManistee, MI
    5hr boat trip with captain Lenny
    Michael C.
    Michael C.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Slipknot Charters in Manistee

The rivers hold good numbers of Steelhead and the occasional Brown Trout in October, especially the Manistee River. Head to Lake Michigan before the season closes to target a variety of fish. 

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

The spring kings have arrived.

May 12, 2023 • Manistee
The time.is now to book your charter.
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A cooler filled with multiple Lake Trout, showcasing a successful fishing trip on a wooden dock.

Lake Michigan big lake season has arriv

Apr 8, 2023 • Manistee
The lake trout fishing was on fire today. Limited out in less then 3 hours.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Steelhead Trout while fishing from a boat in a serene river setting.

Winter steelhead fishing

Feb 10, 2023 • Manistee
The Manistee River steelhead fishing is starting to heat up.
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Spring steelhead run is just starting ge

Mar 15, 2019 • Manistee
It is middle of March and the spring run is just starting. It will be great for the next month . The weather is finally getting warmer book your trip today.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Rainbow Trout while fishing on a river during sunset.

Winter steelhead at it's best right now

Jan 25, 2019 • Manistee
The winter steelhead fishing is picking up and will only get better from here on out. The weather has been warmer then normal and with a lot of rain the past three weeks. It has pushed a lot of new fish into the river. Now is the time to book a trip and get on the action.
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Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Lake Trout on a catch board after a successful fishing trip.

Spring fishing is on fire

Apr 30, 2018 • Manistee
Caught 16 fish and had 9 others on in 4 hours . Limited out the 5 Anglers and was down with trip in 4 hours.
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