Captain
Lenny Vaughan

Member since January 2017 Manistee, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I like to get all the guest involved in the fishing trip. I don't run a first mate so we all share in doing what it takes to put the fish in the boat.

Hey, I'm Captain Lenny Vaughan

Manistee, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I like to get all the guest involved in the fishing trip. I don't run a first mate so we all share in doing what it takes to put the fish in the boat.
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Slipknot Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(67 reviews)
Manistee
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Slipknot Steelhead Charters โ€“ River

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(30 reviews)
Manistee
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Big fish, even in tough conditions
Big fish, even in tough conditions
Big fish, even in tough conditions
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
88%
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Jim/jan K.
Bakersfield, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A day worth every penny!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2019
Being from California, we donโ€™t get to see our time with our kids and grandchildren **hidden content** in Michigan. I taught...
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James W.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Caught some giant kings

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 6, 2024
Had a good early morning on the water caught 4 huge salmon.
James W. recommends Slipknot Steelhead Charters โ€“ River
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Shawn F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 11, 2023
Shawn F. recommends Slipknot Steelhead Charters โ€“ River
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Jasmine R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 20, 2025
The charter operator canceled 18 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Remco Z.
East Lansing, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Lenny

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 15, 2022
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