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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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Nelson D.
Livonia, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 13, 2023
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Ken K.
Redford Charter Township, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day with capt Steve and brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 20, 2022
Steve and Brad were good hosts with great knowledge of where the fish were and how to catch them. If I do this again...
Ken K. recommends Knotty Girl Charter Fishing
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Joshua B.
Greenville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience and some great fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2022
The crew was amazing,  very pleasant and easy to talk to. The boat is very clean and spacious with plenty of room to move...
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Andrew S.
Van Wert, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day Memorial Day weekend trip. Great crew, Great time

VERIFIED   Memorial Day Weekend (Morning) on May 28, 2022
Had a blast with Captain Steve and his mate Brad. Showed us a great time. Caught some nice fish. Very friendly crew, extremely...
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James T.
Independence Charter Town, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Steven

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 20, 2022
Great experience.  Everyone in our group had positive comments and looking forward to a fall trip. Lots of fish that...
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