Captain
Steven Lauer

Member since July 2021 Ludington, United States
Background
Captain Steve Lauer welcomes you aboard the "KNOTTY GIRL III" fishing from the port of Ludington, Michigan. Ludington is considered one of Michigan's "top" ports for trophy catches of salmon and trout. Captain Steve Lauer has been successfully sport fishing Lake Michigan for over 20 years. You'll fish from a comfortable 4300 Tiara Open with a wide beam (15-2”). All tackle is included, our boat is air-conditioned, has an auto-pilot, 2 marine radios, fish finder, GPS, electric downriggers w/water temp, and twin 550 H.P. Detroit Diesel engines to quickly put you over the best fishing spots. A well appointed and beamy cockpit makes for comfort and practical fishing on the Big Lake.

Hey, I'm Captain Steven Lauer

Ludington, United States
Background
Captain Steve Lauer welcomes you aboard the "KNOTTY GIRL III" fishing from the port of Ludington, Michigan. Ludington is considered one of Michigan's "top" ports for trophy catches of salmon and trout. Captain Steve Lauer has been successfully sport fishing Lake Michigan for over 20 years. You'll fish from a comfortable 4300 Tiara Open with a wide beam (15-2”). All tackle is included, our boat is air-conditioned, has an auto-pilot, 2 marine radios, fish finder, GPS, electric downriggers w/water temp, and twin 550 H.P. Detroit Diesel engines to quickly put you over the best fishing spots. A well appointed and beamy cockpit makes for comfort and practical fishing on the Big Lake.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Experience
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Appropriate for children
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David M.
Excellent
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Better than I could have imagined

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2025
The boat was great and captain Steve was friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve chartered with others in the past and never had...
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Daniel S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Now that was fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2024
This was the first time my family and I have experienced salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. And we picked the best charter you...
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Randy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top crew and equipment.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025
Fishing was slow at first, but the captain and first mate did their best to put salmon and trout in our cooler.  Very knowledgeable...
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Ron O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2025
Knotty Girl III crew is amazing. The equipment and boat are top notch and Captain Steve and first mate Brad are very knowledgeable...
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Eric M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Professional, knowledgeable and experienced captain!

VERIFIED   Morning Trip (AM) on May 3, 2025
Captain Steve did everything in his power to make our trip memorable. We caught a fair number of Walleye, along with a surprise...
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