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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Brad K.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Just absolutely crushed em!
Just absolutely crushed em!
Awesome crew and boat, fun trip!
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Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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William H.
Swartz Creek, MI
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Great Family Fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 24, 2022
Had a great half day trip! Caught lots of fish! Went as a family while on vacation. Learned a lot along the way and really...
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Tim T.
Birch Run, MI
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 15, 2021
This was a graduation gift to our daughter.ย  For us 2 girls It was our first time salmon fishing.ย  The boat was huge and...
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Willie M.
Excellent
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 2024
Great Trip got us on fish.ย  Capt. and Mate were top notch.ย  Will go with Captain Steve again.
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Shawn V.
Edwardsville, IL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning voyage with Captain Steven and First Mate Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 2023
The Knotty Girl crew kept real busy keeping as many poles in the water possible. Great assistance at all times even when we...
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Andrea S.
Saline, MI
Excellent
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Awesome day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2023
Captain Steve and Brad did a fantastic job to get us on fish. Plus, they are simply nice guys willing to share their knowledge....
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